#Upcountry Maui

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is asking customers in Upcountry Maui to conserve water while the Kamole Water Treatment Plant undergoes a membrane retrofit upgrade. The six- to eight-week project includes installation of replacement membranes, a new control system and other associated improvements. The conservation request is in effect now until the upgraded system returns to service, which is anticipated in early November.

Maui County could more than double public control of West Maui’s drinking water under a proposed deal with Maui Land & Pineapple Co., but County Council members on Wednesday pushed back on provisions in a memorandum of understanding that would bundle the water purchase with zoning changes for housing on land the company wants to keep for development.

Derrick Cabiles, a logistics manager, small business owner and community advocate, announced his candidacy for the Maui County Council’s Upcountry residency seat, according to a campaign announcement.

Surrounded by supporters on May 18, 2026, Keoni Kuoha formally announced his candidacy for the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives, District 12, representing the Maui communities of Makawao, Hāliʻimaile, Pukalani, Kula, Pūlehu, ʻUlupalakua, Kanaio and Kahikinui.

To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be performing work along Piʻilani-Kula Highway near ʻUlupalakua Ranch Road at both intersections between mile markers 15 and 17 in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Maui County Council unanimously passed a $1.6 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on first reading Friday, approving a contested shoreline stabilization grant after a lengthy discussion and splitting 5-4 on election-year spending limits on the mayor’s office.

The Maui County Council will take up a $1.6 billion budget Friday morning, following a committee recommendation to trim Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal by reducing capital improvement projects while still increasing funding for day-to-day operations.

The Waihe’e Villager and Kula Islander each see fewer than five riders per hour. Maui County hopes switching these routes to microtransit, which is like a hybrid between Uber and a public bus, will increase efficiency and cut wait times.

The Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation is returning this year, bringing a sparkling array of winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal delights to Upcountry, Maui.

A Nov. 15 event in Makawao will celebrate the launch of the Makawao Story Map, a new multimedia platform that brings the town’s rich history to life online and through virtually-guided tours of local landmarks.

Following recent rainfall that improved surface water flows and replenished reservoirs, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is suspending the Stage 3 Upcountry water shortage alert and downgrading it to Stage 2, effective immediately and until further notice.

Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura issued a reminder about tonight’s community meeting focused on Upcountry water source development. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.

With a Stage 3 water shortage in effect for Upcountry areas, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is providing additional information.

Night work is scheduled to take place from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Upcountry, Maui.

ʻUlupalakua Ranch will host its second annual Christmas in the Country community celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, bringing together Maui residents and visitors for a full day of holiday spirit, community gathering and country fun. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is now using backup supply for the Upcountry water system starting today, Sept. 11, 2025, after receiving approval by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch to reintroduce water from Hamakuapoko Wells 1 and 2.

Due to existing and projected water shortages, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply will introduce backup supply to the Upcountry water system that serves Upper and Lower Kula, Makawao, Pukalani, Hāliʻimaile and Haʻikū on or around Sept. 5, 2025.

The event unfolds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Kēōkea Marketplace, a quarter mile past Grandma’s Coffee House.

Pukalani Terrace Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Maui will host a back-to-school supply drive on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

With weather conditions improving, Hawaiian Electric has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch, which had been in effect for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island since Saturday.