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In today's newsletter:
- How Kula's wildfire metal exposure compares to other Maui communities.
Also on today's calendar: Jessica Stackpoole at Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, heavy showers, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UH study: Toxic metals found in Maui residents months after 2023 wildfires (mauinow.com) — Kula residents are part of a major UH study showing elevated levels of toxic metals and generally the lowest, but still concerning, lung impairment compared with other Maui communities months after the 2023 wildfires. Researchers stress that exposure likely continues through ash, dust, and soil, and they're launching a long-term project to track how these contaminants affect heart and lung health while connecting participants with medical and mental health support.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kula
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Wednesday September 30 - Jessica Stackpoole at Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery →
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula
5:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Polynesian Show →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
5:30 pm Friday October 2 - Ukulele Lessons at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
3:00 pm - Papa Hula at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
4:00 pm Sunday October 4 - Upcountry Composting Workshop →
Haleakala Farm, Upper Kula, Kula
9:00 am Monday October 5 - Ukulele Lessons at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
5:30 pm Tuesday October 6 - Island Wood Carvings at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
4:00 pm - Polynesian Show →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
5:30 pm Wednesday October 7 - Lei Po'o Making at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
1:30 pm Thursday October 8 - Polynesian Show →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
5:30 pm Friday October 9 - Ukulele Lessons at The Shops →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kula
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On September 27, 2026, satellite detections...
On September 27, 2026, satellite detections indicated a probable active fire on Maui; these observations are satellite-derived only and have not been… (Nextdoor ) - First responders extinguished a brush fire reported near Pulehu Road and Hansen Road in Kahului around 12:35 p.m. on Sunday.
1:18PM on Sep 27: First responders are on the scene of a brush fire near Pulehu Road and Hansen Road in Kahului on Sunday afternoon. (Nextdoor )
- Management & Training Corporation posted a job opening for Security Officer in Makawao. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Cafeteria Helper - Kalama Intermediate in Makawao. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kula here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wailea
- Hawaiʻi Green Business Awards Program honors local businesses and events for sustainability practices : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
- First Tee Hawaiʻi opens registration for fall programs across Hawaiʻi : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
- Photo Essay: Hurricane Nolo Spares Hawaiʻi The Worst Of Its Wrath (civilbeat.org)
Kahului
- Alaska, Hawaiian Air to use new planes for interisland flights (travelweekly.com)
- Kā'anapali voted '2026 Best Golf Course on Maui' (mauinow.com)
- Maui Surf Forecast for September 28, 2026 (mauinow.com)
Ok Kula! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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