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Crews extinguish 2 acre brush fire in ʻUlupalakua

Firefighters extinguished a 2 acre brush fire in ʻUlupalakua on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported at around 12:43 p.m., Feb. 6 on ranch lands.

Kona low weakening; Piʻilani Hwy remains closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu

Piʻilani Highway remained closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu on Friday morning after a kona low resulted in heavy rain and flooding in East Maui on Thursday.

ʻUlupalakua Ranch on Maui had its lowest May rainfall total since 2012

ʻUlupalakua Ranch on Maui had its lowest May rainfall total since 2012 according to the latest Monthly Precipitation Summary from the National Weather Service.

Road Closure: Piʻilani Hwy. is closed from Kīpahulu to ʻUlupalakua

As of 12:07 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, the Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed from Kīpahulu to ʻUlupalakua due to inclement weather. Signs are posted at both ends to indicate closure.

Update: Hāna Shelter OPENS; Shelters CLOSE in Central and South Maui

As of 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, emergency shelters have opened in Central and South Maui at: War Memorial Gym in Wailuku; and Kamaliʻi Elementary School Cafeteria in Kīhei.

Flood Advisory until 4:15 p.m. for Wailea-Mākena

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Wailea-Mākena area of Maui until 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.

Landslides, road damage leaves portions of Piʻilani Hwy in East Maui impassable

Heavy rainfall in East Maui overnight triggered landslides and roadway damage that have closed multiple sections of Piʻilani Highway between mile markers 19 in Kahikinui and mile marker 39 in Kīpahulu.

Boil Water Advisory Update

The Maui County Department of Water Supply reports Friday morning that, while trace levels of bacteria are dropping in affected Upper Kula system waterlines, a boil water advisory continues for residents of Waipoli, Polipoli and Middle roads, Kula Highway at Kēōkea, Thompson Road and ʻUlupalakua.

Boil Water Advisory lifted for Na‘alae Rd.; Remains in place for others

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply reports this morning that water sample testing has removed Naʻalae Road in Kula from the list of areas where a boil water advisory remains in effect. Residents of Naʻalae Road no longer need to boil water as a precaution against findings of trace amounts of E. coli in the Upper Kula water system.

Public Notice: Traffic Disruption in Kula, ‘Ulupalakua, and East Maui, Nov. 9

Goodfellow Brothers, LLC and the County of Maui’s Department of Public Works notify the public that during the pre-dawn hours of Tue., Nov, 9, a lowboy truck carrying an oversized load, with leading and trailing escort vehicles, will leave Waikapū bound for Kēōkea Park. 

Photos: ‘Ulupalakua Fire

Maui Now has reports of a fire in the ʻUlupalakua area of Maui. We’ll bring you more updates as they become available.

Auwahi Wind Farm Draft Habitat Hearing, Feb. 15

Auwahi Wind Energy, LLC operates eight 3-megawatt wind turbines augmented by an 11-megawatt battery storage system located on ‘Ulupalakua Ranch.

Ask the Mayor: Why Are Kahikinui Windmills Being Shipped Off-Island?

Why are windmills in Kahikinui being dismantled and shipped off-island?

Blessing and Re-Opening of ʻUlupalakua History Room

The History Room re-opens after being closed for one-year undergoing a restoration and historical curation sponsored by MauiWine.

Maui Electric Aerial Inspections: Dec. 6, 14, 15

Maui Electric Company will be using a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections throughout Maui County on Dec. 6, Dec. 14, and Dec. 15.

Join MauiWine for National ‘Drink Local Wine’ Week Oct. 11-17

MauiWine at ‘Ulupalakua invites locals to stop by during Drink Local Wine week for complimentary tastings, kama‘āina deals and more!

Maui Flood Advisory Expires

At 2:20 p.m., radar showed heavy rain near ʻUlupalakua with rainfall rates of over two inches per hour.

Maui Ranch, Filmmaker, Ag Specialist Honored with Awards

A Maui ranch, filmmaker, and agricultural specialist were honored this week for their dedication to protecting Hawaiʻi from invasive species as part of Invasive Species Awareness week.

Geothermal Possibilities Explored at Ulupalakua

The company that owns and operates Puna Geothermal Venture, is exploring opportunities to harness geothermal energy at Ulupalkua on Maui. Ormat Techonolgies Inc. has submitted an application to the Hawai‘i State Board of Land and Natural Resources for a geothermal exploration permit…

Road Advisory: Hana Highway near Paihi Stream

Crews from the Public Works Department are conducting flood assessment near Paihea Stream.
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