Centipedes in Kihei After the Rains
After storms and heavy rain in Kihei, centipedes often appear indoors as floodwater drives them from their hiding places. This article explains why they come inside, why they help control
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Financialization and Land Consolidation in Hawaiʻi
An explainer on how financialization and institutional land consolidation are reshaping housing, water, and economic control in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi for Sale: How Institutional Capital Is Quietly Rewriting Our Future
Hawaiʻi is undergoing a quiet but profound shift as land, housing, and commercial infrastructure move from local stewardship into institutional portfolios. This long-form analysis examines the Alexander & Baldwin sale,
Luxury Developments Threaten Maui’s Sacred Lands and Community
The proposed Ledcore Maui development in the Wailea area has ignited significant concerns among local residents, Hawaiian cultural practitioners, and environmental advocates.
The King’s Trail, also known as the Alaloa
The King’s Trail, also known as the Alaloa (“long road”), was an ancient thoroughfare that once encircled the island of Maui, stretching
South Maui Sand Dunes
The South Maui Sand Dunes are remnants of ancient coastal processes, primarily shaped by sea-level fluctuations during the Pleistocene epoch. These dunes
Landowner Shamefully Clears 7-Acre Forest without Permits
For the past several generations, a well-known Kihei forest has provided one of Kihei’s last green spaces, and also a habitat for
The Dual Nature of Kiawe Trees in South Maui
The Impact and Benefits of Kiawe Trees in South Maui Introduction Kiawe trees (Prosopis pallida), also known as mesquite trees, are a
Preserving Paradise The Maui County Wetlands Protection Bill and Its Impact
Preserving Paradise: The Maui County Wetlands Protection Bill and Its Impact Maui County, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, has
Groundwater Over-Extraction and Subsidence Hazards in Kihei
Groundwater Over-Extraction and Subsidence Hazards in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Abstract Kihei, a coastal town on the island of Maui, faces significant challenges
South Maui’s Expansion: A Strain on Natural Resources
South Maui’s Expansion: A Strain on Natural Resources South Maui, a region known for its stunning beaches and vibrant community, is experiencing
Why gulch’s are important to Aquifer recharge
Gulches: Hidden Pathways for Hawaiʻi’s Aquifer Recharge Abstract Hawaiʻi’s unique landscape, shaped by volcanic activity, harbors a network of gulches—deep, narrow valleys
How Maui’s Economy is Shaped by Legacy Monopolies
Hawaii’s economy, including Maui’s, has been shaped by the dominance of a few major corporations historically known as the “Big Five.” These
Why Is Soil Erosion Such a Big Problem?
Why Is Soil Erosion Such a Big Problem? Soil loss is a problem for pollution and for the climate. Soil takes a
Kula Kai before Western Contact
Kula Kai before Western Contact Before western contact, the area of Kula Kai (South Maui) had streams, wetlands, ponds, pools, and loi
Grand-Wailea Hotel built on Hawaiian Burials – Kahamanini Bay
Grand-Wailea Hotel built on Hawaiian Burials – Kahamanini Bay
Your Voice
Your Voice Matters! Residents can help to create a better community and encourage responsible development, and the preservation of natural, cultural, and
Resource Extraction Impounded Sand Deposits
Shoreline and nearshore developments must be aware of the importance of preserving impounded sand. Shoreline sand is an extremely valuable asset, and
Group intervenes over Welakahao project concerns
Protecting the rights of the water, and the cultural and traditional rights of the people are at the core of this issue.
Unregulated Development in Kihei
Kihei’s flooding crisis is not just a modern problem. It is the legacy of decades of unregulated development, buried drainage systems, wetland impacts, and short-sighted land use decisions made without
About Kihei Flooding
About Kihei Flooding: Flooding often occurs during Kona storms is often associated with power outages, making the problems worse. Flooding can occur
Maui Coast Proposes a NEW Six Story Hotel in Kihei
Maui Coast Hotel wants to double in size by adding a new 6-story tower on South Kihei Road across from Kamaole Beach