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Improvement work to close lane and prompt intermittent traffic holds on Kula Highway

A lane closure goes into effect on Kula Highway with intermittent traffic holds at the mauka intersection of Kula Highway and Ōmaʻopio Road, July 20-23, 2026, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

In Hawaiian Electric’s first proactive power shutdown, Upcountry customers frustrated by long outage but supportive of fire prevention program

Some farmers lost thousands of dollars in products when their generators couldn’t keep their operations going. But even the hardest-hit businesses and their neighbors say shutting off the power is a good measure to prevent another tragedy like the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry.

Water Restored to 100 Kula Customers

An estimated 100 customers in Kula were without water overnight due to a valve problem at the Omaopio Tank.

Kula Water Valve Repairs to Affect Piliwale and Ōma‘opio

Water customers on Piliwale and Ōmaʻopio roads will be affected by a Department of Water Supply project to repair valves at the Tanaka Tank in Kula on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

Kula Water Repairs to Affect Ōmaʻopio and Piliwale Areas

Water customers along a portion of Ōmaʻopio Road and Piliwale Road will be affected by a project to repair valves between Tanaka Tank and Piliwale Tank today.

Land Purchase Closes for Kula Ag Park Expansion

Maui’s purchase of 262 acres of A&B ag land in Kula has closed escrow, effectively allowing the county to nearly double the size of its current ag park lands.

Pūlehu Road Paving Will Continue Through Nov. 30

Motorists can expect traffic delays as paving continues for Pūlehu Road through Nov. 30, according to the county Department of Public Works.

Brushfire Burns Two Acres in Pūlehu/Ōmaʻopio Area

Maui firefighters were called to reports of a brushfire in the Pūlehu/Ōmaʻopio area at approximately 3:47 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Maui Crews Respond to 2 Kula Brush Fires

Maui firefighters are responding to a report of flames seen in a brush area near the Ag Park on Pūlehu Road near Ōmaʻopio in Kula.

Ōmaʻopio Traffic Advisory

Emergency crews are on the scene of a vehicle accident on the mauka side of the Kula Highway near Ōmaʻopio Road. Police remained on scene at last report. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in the area.

Ask the Mayor: Bearcat Justification, Traffic Fine Funding

Mayor Arakawa explains where the money from traffic fines go, plans for Hansen Road, and why the Bearcat was a justifiable expense.