#Kula Lodge

Fire at Kula Lodge guts beloved Maui restaurant and puts Upcountry community ‘on edge’

Neighbors remember Kula Lodge and Restaurant’s tasty breakfasts, the cozy lodge setting and the generosity they showed after the 2023 wildfires. Kula Lodge’s owners say the restaurant is a “complete loss.”

Landscape fire recovery work progresses in Upcountry, Kīhei gulches

Several USDA-NRCS funded projects have been completed, with new projects underway.

‘Phase Three’: Kula residents take charge as federal cleanup leaves burned trees and debris behind

The Army Corps of Engineers completed its final phase of the federal wildfire response in Kula ahead of schedule last month, with their focus now shifting to West Maui. Volunteers in Kula say there’s more to be done and the remaining cleanup likely rests on the shoulders of residents.

Top 20 Things to Do on Maui, Jan. 25-Feb. 3: Kīhei Fridays, Brett Young, Nashville songwriters, Pato Banton, Brother Noland

This week on Maui, there are concerts by Nashville songwriters and Grammy-nominated reggae singer Pato Banton, as well as Will Evans, Brother Noland in a Slack Key Show, and the Kīhei Fridays event. Coming Soon: A concert by country singer Brett Young.

Upcountry wildfire survivors grateful to volunteers, discuss recovery with governor

Upcountry wildfire survivors discussed the loss of their homes and the unwavering support of community volunteers who came to their aid in the days following disastrous wildfires on Maui. “It only takes a spark to start a fire. Sometimes you just need that one little spark to get a response going, and the community has been the fuel for that,” said volunteer, Kyle Ellison.

Maui Now: Top 22 stories of 2022

As Maui rings in the new year, we take a moment to reflect on 2022–a year that brought highs and lows, challenges and triumphs, and shed light on erosion and the economy. Here are Maui Now’s top 22 stories of 2022…

Iconic Kula Lodge sold to 5 Palms owner, Simon Vojdani

The iconic Kula Lodge & Restaurant and Kula Marketplace are now under new ownership and management by Simon Vojdani. Vojdani is the owner of 5 Palms Restaurant, which was previously situated on Keawakapu Beach in South Maui for 27 years.

A Fascinating Past, A Changing Future at Kula Lodge

After decades in business, Kula Lodge is cooking up big changes with a new menu and much more.