A large historic stone enclosure above Waipuilani Gulch in Kihei—identified as the Waiohuli Corral (SIHP 5233)—has been removed during recent development. This loss highlights a growing pattern of cultural erasure,
The March 2026 storm broke records at Kahului Airport, but South Kīhei’s flood history goes back decades. Rainfall data, stream flow records, road closures, and lived experience all point to
A historical examination of how division—through labor suppression, land segregation, and political fragmentation—has repeatedly enabled exploitation in Hawaiʻi, from the plantation era to the present day.
Tourism on Maui didn’t grow by accident. It was a deliberate response to the slow collapse of sugarcane, designed to keep families on island and communities alive. This article explains
This reference essay analyzes the surfing and ocean-sports sector as one of Maui’s most resilient, non-extractive economic engines. It explores cultural foundations, local employment, innovation, environmental stewardship, and policy implications
The King’s Trail, also known as the Alaloa (“long road”), was an ancient thoroughfare that once encircled the island of Maui, stretching
The ancient fishponds of Kīhei form a sophisticated royal aquaculture system integrating freshwater springs, wetlands, and reef ecosystems. At least four major fishponds—and likely more—still leave visible traces along the
Hawaii’s economy, including Maui’s, has been shaped by the dominance of a few major corporations historically known as the “Big Five.” These
Kihei’s Overdevelopment Started in the 1970’s In 1970, Maui County planning staff and a consultant jointly prepared the Kihei Civic Development Plan
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