Halama Wetlands
The Halama Wetlands in Kīhei are part of the greater Welakahao wetland system, fed by Kēōkea Gulch and the Kula
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The Role of the Ewa Wetland in Kihei’s Drainage System
The Ewa Wetland is not just a low-lying parcel of land—it is one of the most critical natural drainage assets
Ewa Wetland – Kihei
The Ewa wetland is an example of a landlocked wetland. With no obvious overland outlets to the ocean this wetland
Historical site destroyed: Waiohuli Corral
A large historic stone enclosure above Waipuilani Gulch in Kihei—identified as the Waiohuli Corral (SIHP 5233)—has been removed during recent
KULANIHAKOI ELEVATED ROADWAY: A REAL SOLUTION FOR A CRITICAL FLOOD ZONE IN KĪHEI
A targeted solution for one of Kihei’s most flood-prone areas, the Kulanihakoi Elevated Roadway concept lifts the road to restore
Post-Storm Reality: Our Drainage System Is Compromised
Heavy sediment buildup across Kihei’s storm drains, culverts, and gulches has reduced flow capacity throughout the drainage system. Without immediate
Waipuilani Gulch Greenway Bridge: What Actually Needs to Be Built
Waipuilani Gulch is not a single crossing problem. It is a continuous mauka-to-makai flood system that collects both upcountry runoff
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
Extreme Weather Is Not the Disaster
The extreme floods of March 2026 revealed a system that was never built to handle the full watershed. The damage
South Maui’s Stormwater System: Why It Fails When It Matters Most
Flooding in Kihei is not random. It’s the result of a stormwater system that fails under real conditions, leaving streets,
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
Kīhei Flooding: A Disaster We Knew Was Coming
Record rainfall across South Maui pushed water, mud, and debris through every gulch and drainage system at once, overwhelming infrastructure
Is Lahaina Building Back Smarter and Stronger After the Fires?
After the August 8, 2023 fire, Maui officials promised Lahaina would rebuild safer and stronger. This article looks at whether
Post-Storm Road Hazards in Kihei
After major storms in Kihei, mud, flooding, and debris can remain on South Kihei Road for days, forcing pedestrians into
Slow Down in Flooded Streets
After the recent Kona storm in Kihei, flooded streets are still damaging homes, yards, and businesses. Driving too fast through
Fuel Prices, Perception, and the Systems We Depend On
In Kihei, fuel prices feel personal because energy touches everything from shipping to daily cost of living. But when U.S.
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
On Maui, Tipping Is Not a Bonus — It Is Wage Replacement
On Maui, many service workers are paid below living wages because tips are expected to fill the gap. Tipping on
More Hotels for Maui
At a time when Maui needs more homes, affordable housing, and a stronger local economy, the island is building more
How the Narrative Gets Steered
Public narratives can be controlled and shaped during major policy debates, power quietly shifts away from communities, and people can
Who Stands to Gain From Bill 9?
Bill 9 will phase out thousands of Minatoya-listed vacation rentals across Maui. Who stands to gain from that shift? Why
Fragmentation and Exploitation in Hawaiʻi from the Plantation Era to the Present
A historical examination of how division—through labor suppression, land segregation, and political fragmentation—has repeatedly enabled exploitation in Hawaiʻi, from the
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
Bill 9 and the Illusion of Simple Solutions
Maui County’s Bill 9 was intended to address housing affordability, but on a small island economy, removing one sector creates
Why Maui Chose Tourism: The Real History & Data Behind Our Economy
Tourism on Maui didn’t grow by accident. It was a deliberate response to the slow collapse of sugarcane, designed to
The Economic Unsustainability of Maui’s Construction Boom
Maui’s construction surge, including “affordable housing,” masks a deeper crisis. Without a thriving local economy, small business recovery, or wage
The Surfing Economy of Maui: A Renewable Engine for Island Sustainability
This reference essay analyzes the surfing and ocean-sports sector as one of Maui’s most resilient, non-extractive economic engines. It explores
The high cost of living in Maui, Hawaii, has significantly impacted generational wealth and housing affordability
The high cost of living in Maui, Hawaii, has significantly impacted generational wealth and housing affordability. Here are some key points: High
Don’t Panic, Prepare: The Real Danger in Tsunami Evacuations Isn’t the Ocean — It’s Us
🚨 Don’t Panic, Prepare: The Real Danger in Tsunami Evacuations Isn’t the Ocean — It’s Us Last night in Kihei, during the