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Kula, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Kula! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new Upcountry wells really deliver water to Kula residents?
  • Which Upcountry forest areas are still closed after Hurricane Nolo?
  • When can you pick pumpkins at Kula Country Farms this month?

Also on today's calendar: Barn Dance and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun with a few showers, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy with showers, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Council advances Upcountry wells deal with Hawaiian Home Lands (mauinow.com) — A new agreement for three Waiʻōhuli water wells is moving through the Maui County Council and could significantly affect how much water ultimately serves Upcountry communities like Kula. Local residents are raising concerns about whether the project honors the Upcountry Community Plan’s limits on exporting water, even as councilmembers advance multiple related budget, housing, and infrastructure measures.
   

2. Makawao, Kula and Waihou Spring forest reserves and Polipoli recreation area remain closed after Hurricane Nolo (mauinow.com) — Access to the Kula Forest Reserve and nearby Makawao and Waihou Spring reserves remains closed while crews repair damage from Hurricane Nolo, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area is also shut because of surrounding closures. Other Maui forestry and wildlife lands are open, but officials urge caution and recommend checking DLNR apps and websites for the latest updates before heading out.
   

3. GUIDE: Where to find pumpkin patches, harvest festivals in Hawaii (khon2.com) — Families in Kula can head to Kula Country Farms all October for daily pumpkin picking and fall fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The guide also highlights other pumpkin patches and harvest festivals across Maui and the rest of Hawaii, with dates, locations, and admission details to help you plan seasonal outings.
   

4. Hawaiʻi Faces Approximately $1 Billion in Disaster Recovery and Resilience Needs (hawaii.gov) — Kula residents should know the state has committed $65 million to restore and reopen Kula Hospital after it was forced to close during the March Kona Low storms. That closure was part of roughly $1 billion in recent disaster damage and resilience needs statewide, spanning hurricanes, flooding, and an earthquake. Officials are still assessing losses while planning hundreds of millions in long-term mitigation projects.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Great place for Breakfast.
    The view is lovely. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and the hosts make you feel welcome. The food is delicious. It’s become a favorite place… (Nextdoor KULA)
  • Keokea...
    anybody missing a black cat with a beautiful fluffy black/brownish tail? My neighbor saw it last week and this morning it came up by my cottage. Ear… (Nextdoor Polipoli Road)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Makawao. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Kihei. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kula here.

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kula

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