No 29 Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting held on September 14, 2026, focused extensively on community safety, infrastructure concerns, and emergency response updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the announcement of $18.5 million in federal funding secured by Hawaiian Electric and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to support $25 million in grid resilience and hazard mitigation projects across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu, with completion targeted between 2027 and 2029. The meeting also addressed ongoing infrastructure challenges such as the maintenance and potential replacement of the W Holy Bridge, stream and canal cleanups, and road safety improvements including speed tables and vegetation management. The Department of Transportation and city agencies were urged to collaborate on equipment sharing and maintenance schedules to address safety hazards. Additionally, the board acknowledged recent vendor activity along Kahili Highway, which was promptly addressed by the Department of Transportation through the installation of no vending signs. Several community concerns related to illegal activities on waterways and homelessness were raised, with calls for coordinated enforcement and community partnerships. The board approved a resolution unanimously and discussed upcoming public hearings and funding opportunities related to climate resilience projects. Overall, the meeting highlighted the need for interagency collaboration and community engagement to address infrastructure and safety issues exacerbated by recent storms and ongoing environmental challenges.