Flooding, Rainfall, and Storm Events in South Maui
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
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Understanding Kihei’s Stormwater System: The Language of Wai
Kihei flooding is not random. It follows natural pathways shaped by wai, gulches, wetlands, and the coastal plain. This explains how the system works—and why it fails.
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,
Climate change and global warming are indeed affecting the weather in South Maui
Climate change and global warming are indeed affecting the weather in South Maui, leading to increased rates of evaporation and higher water
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
Water usage guidelines for Maui County
Water usage guidelines for Maui County Maui’s Water Future Needs a Plan we Can all Understand with Best Data Available. To Maui
Maui county should ban non-biodegradable laundry soaps
Maui county should ban non-biodegradable laundry soaps Maui county should create a new rule, to use biodegradable laundry soaps only: Mandating that
Contaminated Drinking Water
Access to Safe Drinking Water One of the biggest issues that we humans are facing is access to a reliable source of
Kihei’s History of Overdevelopment
Kihei’s Overdevelopment Started in the 1970’s In 1970, Maui County planning staff and a consultant jointly prepared the Kihei Civic Development Plan
Impacts to Watershed of the North South Collector Road Kihei
Impacts to Watershed of the North South Collector Road Kihei: This ongoing project has the potential to cause major changes to the
Waipuilani (“Fongs”) Gulch Kihei Flooding
The Fong’s Gulch is the widest part of the makai end of Waipuilani Gulch, which is in the middle of our North Kihei neighborhoods. This is where the worst floods
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.