Maui Strong 808

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November 29

Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis

The bill targets short-term rentals, timeshares and non-owner-occupied housing.
November 29
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen speaks during a press conference after visiting a distribution center in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 18, 2023.
November 29

Maui officials on standby to stop heavy rains from sending ash into storm drains

Maui officials are on standby to prevent ash from August’s deadly wildfire in Lahaina from flowing into storm drains
November 29
This photo provided by the County of Maui shows a storm ditch and protective barriers in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Maui officials were on standby Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, to prevent ash from August's deadly wildfire in Lahaina from flowing into storm drains after forecasters said a winter storm could bring heavy rain and strong winds to the island. (Mia A'i/County of Maui via AP)
November 28

Key Maui departments subpoenaed amid wildfire probe

Three Maui departments have been served subpoenas by Hawaii's attorney general.
November 28
A view of destruction from Hwy 30 days after a fierce wildfire destroyed the town, Aug. 14, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
November 27

US Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot Hawaii runway and is now resting on a reef and sand

The U.S. Navy says it has removed nearly all of the fuel from a plane that overshot a Hawaii runway and landed in an environmentally sensitive bay
November 27
A Navy P-8A plane that overshot a runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and landed in shallow water offshore sits on a reef and sand in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. The U.S. Navy said Monday that it has removed nearly all of the fuel from the large plane that landed in an environmentally sensitive bay, but it doesn't have a timetable for when it will get the aircraft out of the water. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)
November 24

Maui residents wonder if their burned town can be made safe. The answer? No one knows

When Daniel Skousen scrubs at the ash and soot covering his Maui home, he worries about the smell
November 24
An air quality monitoring sensor is seen at Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health and Environmental Protection Agency installed dozens of PM2.5 sensors in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui following the wildfire. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)
November 22

Hawaii governor wants to make it easier for travelers from Japan to visit the islands

Tourism from Japan has been sluggish since the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 22
FILE - Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during an interview in his office in Honolulu, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Hawaii leaders want to make it easier for tourists from Japan to visit the U.S. state by creating a traveler pre-clearance program. Gov. Green and other state officials proposed the idea during a recent visit to Tokyo. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy, File)
November 22

Maui wildfire survivors push mayor to convert vacation rentals into housing

Survivors are vowing to camp on a popular resort beach.
November 22
Jordan Ruidas, left, and Katie Austin adjust a sign on Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawaii on Wednesday, Nov.14, 2023. A group of Lahaina wildfire survivors is vowing to camp on a popular resort beach until the mayor uses his emergency powers to shut down unpermitted vacation rentals and make the properties available for residents in desperate need of housing. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)
November 16

Helping kids cope in Maui

ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the couple who organized a group helping children affected by the wildfires in Maui.
November 16
VIDEO:  Helping kids cope in Maui
November 11

Maui 808 initiative

GMA takes us into Maui's burn zone with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers three months after the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina.
November 11
VIDEO: Maui 808 initiative
November 09

Maui wildfire victims' families, survivors could get $1M each from state

Families and survivors could receive over $1 million each.
November 09
The shells of burned houses and buildings are left after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2023.
November 08

Maui residents take housing issues upon themselves amid statewide crisis

Hawaii has one of the worst housing crises in the country.
November 08
A person walks down Front Street past destroyed buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii, August 10, 2023.
November 08

Maui wildfire highlights housing crisis, leaves thousands begging for action

The deadly wildfire that struck Lahaina only exacerbated a growing housing crisis on the Hawaiian Islands.
November 08
The deadly wildfire that struck Lahaina only exacerbated a growing housing crisis on the Hawaiian Islands.
October 31

Chilling video of Maui fire rescue released

Newly released body camera footage showed Maui officers desperately trying to help people flee from the August wildfire, urging drivers to hurry and rescuing people already trapped.
October 31
VIDEO: Chilling video of Maui fire rescue released
October 31

Newly released body cam footage shows response to Maui wildfires

The Maui Police Department released 16 minutes of body camera footage from the day of the deadly Lahaina wildfire that killed at least 99 people.
October 31
VIDEO: Newly released body cam footage shows response to Maui wildfires
August 24

Maui: A community of resilience

Native Hawaiians banded together to support each other after the devastating wildfire that leveled parts of Maui.
August 24
Native Hawaiians banded together to support each other after the devastating wildfire that leveled parts of Maui.
August 18

How the deadly wildfires took over Maui hour by hour

Our new visual timeline offers a forensic look at the origin of the Maui fires, how they spread hour by hour across the island and the struggle of residents to survive.
August 18
How the deadly wildfires took over Maui hour by hour
October 24

Maui Strong: Lahaina High School celebrates homecoming

More than two months after the deadly fires swept through the island, residents are finding hope and resilience as they cheer on their high school football teams.
October 24
VIDEO: Maui Strong: Lahaina High School celebrates homecoming
October 23

Guy Fieri raises over $1.5M for Maui fire relief at celebrity chef-studded dinner

38 chefs including Karen Akunowicz, Joe Sasto and Brooke Williamson all cooked.
October 23
The Guy Fieri Foundation's much-anticipated “Chefs for Maui” fundraiser dinner, held at a private estate in Sonoma County on Oct. 21, 2023.
October 08

Volunteers help build tiny homes for friend who lost home in fire

The Lahaina wildfire left thousands displaced.
October 08
Juan Ricci and his team of volunteers are building tiny homes for William Fincher and his family, who were displaced by the Lahaina wildfire.
October 10

An inside look at how Hawaii residents are trying to rebuild their lives

It’s been two months since the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. ABC News’ Mola Lenghi looks at how residents are trying to find stable housing while the island has reopened to tourists.
October 10
VIDEO: An inside look at how Hawaii residents are trying to rebuild their lives
October 08

Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors

The reopening sparked outrage among some residents.
October 08
People enjoying the beach and ocean on a beautiful sunny day on Kaanapali beach.
October 08

Residents protest as West Maui reopens to tourism two months after wildfire disaster

ABC News’ Mola Lenghi reports on the reopening of Maui to tourists on “This Week."
October 08
VIDEO: Residents protest as West Maui reopens to tourism two months after wildfire disaster
October 08

West Maui begins to welcome back tourists

The move brings mixed reactions, with some applauding while others say it’s way too soon.
October 08
VIDEO: West Maui begins to welcome back tourists
October 08

The emotional toll of clearing debris from the Maui wildfires 2 months later

The EPA developed a cultural monitoring program to aid in the cleanup process.
October 08
Displaced residents search for personal items in the rubble of the wildfire destroyed home where they lived, as volunteers from Samaritan's Purse assist, on Oct. 5, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
October 06

Little boy’s lemonade stand helps raise over $20,000 for Lahaina fire victims

Edison, 5, had always wanted to run his own lemonade stand. A recent family trip to Hawaii inspired him to set up shop and donate the proceeds to the Maui Strong Fund.
October 06
VIDEO: Little boy’s lemonade stand helps raise over $20,000 for Lahaina fire victims
August 18

Puppy reunited with family after being lost in Maui fires

"The story of Roman is one of perseverance and hope."
August 18
VIDEO: Puppy reunited with family after being lost in Maui fires
September 29

Maui wildfire missed signals stoke outrage as officials point fingers

At least 97 people have died and 22 are unaccounted for.
September 29
Jennifer Potter speaks with ABC News in Maui, Hawaii.
September 29

The story behind the crosses honoring those lost in the Maui fires

Over a week after the fires, Sunya Schlea came up with the idea to build crosses to honor the people and pets that were lost in the fires. Now, it has become a spot where people can grieve.
September 29
VIDEO: The story behind the crosses honoring those lost in the Maui fires
September 28

House committee holds hearing on Maui fires

Hawaii’s public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric testified Thursday about the electrical grid during the deadly Lahaina wildfires.
September 28
Hawaii’s public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric testified Thursday about the electrical grid during the deadly Lahaina wildfires.
September 28

Hawaiian Electric CEO short on answers during House hearing on Maui wildfires

About 97 people have been declared dead in connection with the blazes.
September 28
The Hawaiian Electric logo is displayed outside the electric power utility company's office in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2023.
September 28

Hawaii energy officials testify in House congressional hearing

Committee members grilled the president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric on the Lahaina wildfires.
September 28
VIDEO: Hawaii energy officials testify in House congressional hearing
September 28

Maui Strong 808: The missed signals

More and more questions about whether greater resources, the actions of a local utility and a more robust emergency response could have lessened the devastation from the wildfires.
September 28
VIDEO:  Maui Strong 808: The missed signals
September 25

Maui Strong: Lahaina residents allowed to return

ABCNL’s Mola Lenghi reports LIVE as residents of hard-hit Lahaina are being allowed to return home for the first time since the Maui fires.
September 25
VIDEO: Maui Strong: Lahaina residents allowed to return
September 25

Lahaina residents return home to destruction for first time after Maui wildfires

Only some residents will be able to return to their properties for now.
September 25
The shells of burned houses and buildings are left after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2023.
September 24

Some Maui residents soon allowed to return to Lahaina neighborhood

For the first time since the deadly wildfires, some residents will be allowed to return to their homes in the Lahaina neighborhood on Monday.
September 24
VIDEO: Some Maui residents soon allowed to return to Lahaina neighborhood
August 17

Maui Strong: Charities to support wildfire relief efforts

"Good Morning America" is helping drive donations for Maui fire victims.
August 17
"Good Morning America" is helping raise awareness for Maui fire relief efforts.
September 19

Lahaina's historic Banyan tree showing signs of recovery

The 150-year-old tree has groups of leaves sprouting after being damaged in the Maui wildfires, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
September 19
VIDEO: Lahaina's historic Banyan tree showing signs of recovery
September 19

'Slap in the face': West Maui set to reopen for tourism, with outrage from residents

West Maui will reopen for tourism on Oct. 8.
September 19
Val Casco sits on the balcony at her hotel room near Lahaina, Hawaii, after she and members of her family visited the remains of her Lahaina home, which was destroyed in the Aug. 8 wildfires, on Aug. 24, 2023.
September 08

Maui slowly edges toward rebuilding 1 month after the deadly wildfires

Thousands of people have been displaced following the wildfires.
September 08
A man views the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2023.
September 18

Latest out of Maui: Residents prepare for their return to Lahaina

Residents are anxiously awaiting a return to normal.
September 18
A Combined Joint Task Force 50 (CJTF-50) search, rescue and recovery member conducts search operations of areas damaged by Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 15, 2023.
September 15

Maui wildfire death toll drops to 97 from 115, authorities say

The number of those who remain missing has also decreased to 31.
September 15
A man walks through wildfire wreckage Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
September 15

Dozens dead from Maui wildfires: What we know about the victims

One of the victims was found shielding a pet dog.
September 15
Franklin Trejos is seen here in an undated file photo.
September 14

Scientists collect lava samples from erupting Hawaii volcano

Geologists collect fresh lava samples as Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has its third eruption of the year so far on Hawaii's Big Island.
September 14
VIDEO: Scientists collect lava samples from erupting Hawaii volcano
September 12

Lahaina high school team pushes ahead with season to give Maui community hope

"We’re playing for them - all the Lahaina people."
September 12
The Lahainaluna High School football team reunites in wake of wildfires.
September 11

Maui Strong 808: Children search for hope and healing after wildfires

ABC News’ Becky Worley spoke with children in Maui as they look to recover in the wake of August’s devastating wildfires as the new school year begins.
September 11
VIDEO: Maui Strong 808: Children search for hope and healing after wildfires
September 08

Maui mayor says community is getting overwhelming support after wildfires

"We're stronger together. We know what we want."
September 08
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen waves at volunteers after visiting a distribution center in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2023.
September 08

Maui mayor says 'entire community is resilient' as recovery continues

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen spoke with ABC News about the latest updates to the island's recovery and his call for unity during the process.
September 08
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen spoke with ABC News about the latest updates to the island's recovery and his call for unity during the process.
September 08

Lahaina high school football team reunites in wake of wildfires

The team practiced together for the first time since the deadly wildfires one month ago.
September 08
VIDEO: Lahaina high school football team reunites in wake of wildfires
September 08

How Lahaina’s children are coping 1 month after Maui fires

ABC News’ Becky Worley sits down with the children, or “Keiki,” of Maui, as they learn to adapt in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires.
September 08
VIDEO: How Lahaina’s children are coping 1 month after Maui fires
September 08

Maui: Rebuilding with sensitivity

Maui slowly trudges toward rebuilding 1 month after the deadly wildfire devastation
September 08
Maui slowly trudges toward rebuilding 1 month after the deadly wildfire devastation