Experts explore Net Energy Metering and the future of solar energy on Maui. “Maui is the best place for developing and showcasing the clean energy future.” Trisha Smith Maui Weekly Posted July 29, 2010 When K?hei couple Jeanne and Michael Duberstein decided to install a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system on their home, they intended to [...]

Panel discusses critical factors that need to be addressed now to avoid a future water crisis. “We must rethink what we have been doing.” Scott Broadbent, Maui Weekly POSTED: June 24, 2010 One of life’s most fundamental needs, clean water, may soon be in short supply on Maui. And the way we dispose of our [...]

The July 20, 2010 Kihei Community meeting will focus on “net energy metering” this meeting is being presented in partnership with South Maui Sustainability. Please check back for more information on guest speakers as the meeting gets closer.

Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists in the County of Maui Volunteer Center’s 2010 Volunteer Recognition Awards Program. Kihei volunteer Marie Thomas was awarded second place in the senior division (over 60) for her extensive work on behalf of Hale Kau Kau. KCA Board member Andrew Beerer received second place in the adult division [...]

Residents, state and county transportation officials share transportation vision at Kïhei Community Association meeting. “… there wasn’t enough vision and planning.” Scott Broadbent, Maui Weekly May 27, 2010 Ask lifelong Maui residents about their early memories of Kihei and you will probably hear tales of Suda’s Fish Market, the Maui Lu Resort and the long, [...]

Who was that group working at Kamaole I on Wednesday morning and what were they doing? They were a group of AmeriCorps volunteers working with Community Work Day on a dune restoration project through the KCA. They were removing the roots of hau and sea grape trees that have grown up at Kamaole I over [...]

The KCA is engaged in a project to produce and install signage for the South Maui Coastal Trail system. This trail, in some form or another runs along our entire coastline. It covers areas of State and County lands including many Maui County Parks. It also includes transition areas from one beach park to another. [...]

KCA Meeting Panelists Discuss Pros, Cons of New Maui Prison Proposed prison facility and reintegration programs discussed at Kïhei Community Association meeting. “No matter where they go, they are all coming back to the community.” Scott Broadbent, Maui Weekly POSTED: March 25, 2010 Even in the best of economic times, building new prisons can be [...]

The Kihei Community Association has completed phase one of a project to purchase and install high quality commercial grade park benches at Kalama Park. The first ten benches were generously paid for by Maui community members and businesses. This needed project was possible because of the strong partnership between the community and the Maui County [...]

Covering Graffiti at Kalama and Keopuolani Skate Parks Originally Published online at The Honolulu Advertiser Thursday, January 14, 2010 The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that due to the efforts of community volunteer Andrew Beerer (KCA Parks Committee member)and youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Maui, both the [...]