Maui Strong 808

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4 hours ago

Doctor allegedly tries to kill wife at Hawaii hiking trail: Police

Gerhardt Konig, 46, is suspected of hitting his wife with a rock and attempting to push her off a hiking trail in Hawaii, according to police.
4 hours ago
VIDEO: Doctor allegedly tries to kill wife at Hawaii hiking trail: Police
March 25

Police: Doctor tried to kill wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii

Police in Honolulu have arrested a doctor accusing him of trying to kill his wife by attempting to push her off a hiking trail and striking her in the head with a rock.
March 25
VIDEO: Police: Doctor tried to kill wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii
March 20

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumes dazzling show with lava fountains

Hawaii’s most active volcano has resumed erupting after a weeklong pause, sending fountains of lava hundreds of feet into the sky
March 20
This image from webcam footage provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up high in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (United States Geological Survey via AP)
February 21

Gas grill explosion at Hawaii condo leaves 7 injured, 3 in critical condition

The victims range from the ages of 18 to 74.
February 21
The Maui Police Department in Hawaii is investigating what led to a gas grill explosion at a Kaanapali Beach condo.
February 21

Explosion captured on livestream at Maui resort

Seven people were injured, including three critically. Witnesses with medical training assisted the victims. The cause is under investigation, but possibly involves barbecue grill fuel.
February 21
Explosion captured on livestream at Maui resort
February 04

Make-A-Wish wish kid Brynn takes big trip to Hawaii

Make-A-Wish and our sponsor Chase teamed up to take 12-year-old Brynn Morrison on a trip to Hawaii, following her diagnosis with a rare vascular disease.
February 04
VIDEO: Make-a-Wish patient takes big trip to Hawaii
January 28

Hawaii volcano erupts again, with fountains reaching 120 feet

The volcano has been periodically erupting over the past month.
January 28
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Dec. 23, 2024.
December 27

'Shocking scene' reported after Kilauea's latest eruption

The volcanic activity has drawn visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
December 27
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Dec. 23, 2024.
December 26

Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport: Police

United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
December 26
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
December 24

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
December 24
Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
December 18

Plane crashes into building in Hawaii, killing 2 pilots on board

The FAA and NTSB are investigating how the single-engine Cessna plane made a hard left turn and slammed into an abandoned building moments after taking off from Honolulu's airport on Tuesday.
December 18
VIDEO: Plane crashes into building in Hawaii, killing 2 pilots on board
December 03

Missing Hawaiian woman crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say

Detectives said they believe Hannah Kobayashi, 30, wanted to disappear.
December 03
Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Crypto.com Arena, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles.
November 27

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson honors Maui wildfire survivors

The actor traveled to the Hawaiian island for a surprise visit, honoring the victims and survivors of the deadly 2023 blaze that claimed over 100 lives.
November 27
VIDEO:  Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson honors Maui wildfire survivors
November 02

Lahaina wildfire survivor to run NYC Marathon with miracle shoes

Lahaina wildfire survivor Nate Kahaialii is set to race in the NYC Marathon on Sunday, bringing with him his sole surviving possession from the blaze: a pair of running shoes.
November 02
VIDEO: Lahaina wildfire survivor to run NYC Marathon with miracle shoes
October 30

Snow is falling in Hawaii

Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 30
Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 29

Coast Guard rescues father, 2 sons after boat capsizes in Hawaii

A father and his two sons were rescued off the coast of Hawaii after their boat capsized. The Coast Guard responded to their mayday call and found them clinging to the boat five hours later.
October 29
Coast Guard rescues father, 2 sons after boat capsizes in Hawaii
October 18

17-year-old kayaker saved after spending 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight

"I was actually crying my guts out because he was okay.”
October 18
A 17-year-old kayaker has been rescued after separating from his high school paddling team when he capsized and was forced to tread water for over 12 hours before being rescued, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
October 02

Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire

The wildfire killed 102 people and destroyed over 2,200 structures.
October 02
An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023 shows a person walking down Front Street past destroyed buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
September 18

What to know as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again

Officials have issues a volcano watch to residents due to the lava flow.
September 18
Hawaii Kilauea Eruption is seen on the  Big Island on Sept. 18, 2024.
September 18

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again

One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
September 18
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
August 25

Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii

ABC News' meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on Hurricane Hone moving south of the Big Island of Hawaii, threatening to drop up to a foot of rain.
August 25
VIDEO: Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii
August 25

Hurricane Hone moves south of Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm

Hone is moving westerly at 12 mph and is about 105 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii.
August 25
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma located southeast of Hawaii, Friday, Aug. 22, 2024.
August 24

Hawaii on alert for tropical storm as extreme heat impacts 25M Americans

Twenty-five million Americans are on alert for extreme heat this weekend.
August 24
In this screen grab from a video, a woman fans herself while first responders treat someone for a heat-related illness, in Glendale Arizona, on Aug. 23, 2024.
August 09

Maui wildfires force community to take action in year after fatal tragedy

The wildfires left 102 dead and thousands displaced or homeless.
August 09
Pa'ele Kiakona (R) hugs Maui Mayor Richard Bissen at a 'Lahaina Strong' community gathering on Oct.  6, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 14

Hawaiian man charged after police discover homemade bomb near Maui school

Robert Francis Dumaran made an initial appearance in court in Hawaii on Tuesday.
August 14
An object described by the Maui Police Department as an improvised explosive device is seen in an image taken July 23, 2024, in Wailuku and released by the the department.
August 10

FBI and Maui police issue warning after multiple improvised explosive devices found

ABC's Melissa Adan reports on the FBI and police investigations near Pukalani, Hawaii, into who is behind an IED explosion that damaged a passing car.
August 10
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August 08

How West Maui has recovered in the year since the devastating wildfires

West Maui is still recovering from the wildfires one year later.
August 08
Fresh leaves grow on the historic beloved banyan tree in front of the remains of the Old Lahaina Courthouse, built in 1859, inside the Lahaina wildfire impact zone on Aug. 2, 2024, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 09

Helping hands in Hawaii: Beyond the poolside Mai Tai

Regenerative tourism is an opportunity for visitors to give back to community.
August 09
Regenerative tourism has become a key part of Hawaii's reckoning with the industry.
August 09

Maui residents struggle to find housing a year after wildfires

The people of Lahaina are pushing back against tourism's impact on long-term housing.
August 09
VIDEO:  Maui residents struggle to find housing a year after wildfires
August 09

How to help survivors of the 2023 wildfires on Maui

More than 100 people died in fires that ravaged Lahaina.
August 09
The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 08

Maui Strong 808: Rising from the Ashes

Inside the healing and hope on Maui, as the community of Lahaina connects through shared responsibility to rebuild one year after wildfires killed 102 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
August 08
VIDEO: Maui Strong 808: Rising from the Ashes
August 08

Maui residents aim to rebuild their community one year after a historic fire

A year after the fires, there is hope. Significant progress has been made but there's still a lot of work to be done, according to community leaders who have observed the changes in West Maui.
August 08
VIDEO: Maui residents aim to rebuild their community one year after a historic fire
August 08

How Maui’s marine ecosystem is doing 1 year after wildfires

Wildfires, especially urban fires, rarely occur near reefs, scientists say.
August 08
A general view of Front Street shows the primary debris from last year's wildfire being removed for commercial properties and the historic Lahaina banyan tree at right center, June 26, 2024, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 08

How the marine ecosystem in Maui is faring 1 year after the wildfires

Scientists still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ecosystem off the west coast of the island.
August 08
How the marine ecosystem in Maui is faring 1 year after the wildfires
August 08

Maui rebuilds 1 year after devastating wildfires

ABC News’ Becky Worley reports from Maui as the community comes together one year after the wildfires that killed 100 people.
August 08
VIDEO: Maui rebuilds 1 year after devastating wildfires
August 08

Maui Little League team advances to regional championships

Just one year after the Lahaina wildfires in Maui, the Central East Maui team advanced into Little League Baseball's West Region Championship game with a victory over Arizona on Wednesday night.
August 08
VIDEO: Maui Little League team advances to regional championships
August 08

Biden reflects on deadly Maui fire, saying community shows 'strength and resilience'

A devastating wildfire tore through the Hawaii island of Maui on Aug. 8, 2023.
August 08
In this file photo, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green as they visit areas devastated by a wildfire, on Aug. 21, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 06

Official Trailer | ABC News Studios’ ‘MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future’

ABC News Studios’ “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,” airs Friday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC, and streams the next day on Hulu.
August 06
VIDEO: Official Trailer | ABC News Studios’ ‘MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future’
August 02

Maui plaintiffs reach $4 billion global settlement after wildfire tragedy lawsuits

More than 100 people died in connection with the wildfires.
August 02
The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
July 12

Search underway for 2 people missing following a deadly helicopter crash in Hawaii

Hikers reported seeing a tour helicopter go down in the water off Kauai. Three people were on board. Search teams have recovered one body, but there is no word on what may have caused the crash.
July 12
VIDEO: Search underway for 2 people missing following a deadly helicopter crash in Hawaii
July 04

2 19-year-old men arrested for illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii ranch

The two men didn't have hunting licenses or registered guns, police said.
July 04
Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say.
June 26

Widow of surfer killed in Hawaii shark attack speaks out

ABC News' Matt Rivers sits down with the wife and close friend of Tamayo Perry, just days after he was killed in his native Hawaii after being bitten by a shark off the waters of Oahu.
June 26
VIDEO: Widow of surfer killed in Hawaii shark attack speaks out
June 14

Maui fire survivors upset with living conditions from FEMA's housing program

One resident said they witnessed a rat infestation at one housing unit.
June 14
Maui fire survivors upset with living conditions from FEMA's housing program.
June 12

Still homeless 10 months after Maui fire

In this edition of Maui 808, ABC News' Mireya Villarreal investigates hundreds of complaints against FEMA's housing program in Maui and speaks with residents still looking for a long-term solution.
June 12
VIDEO: Still homeless 10 months after Maui fire
June 03

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again in remote area

Kilauea started erupting early Monday in a remote area, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported.
June 03
VIDEO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again in remote area
June 03

Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
June 03
Kilauea began erupting about 12:30 AM HST, June 3, 2024 south of the caldera and north of the Koa'e fault system and Hilina Pali Road, within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
May 27

Active Hawaiian volcano could erupt like a 'stomp-rocket toy,' new study finds

Scientists noted the unusual eruption behavior at least 12 times in 2018.
May 27
Lava is blurred as it erupts from a Kilauea volcano fissure, above treetops, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 17, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii.
May 24

5 years after rescue, hiker reflects on being lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days

"Nothing has been the same since," Amanda Eller said.
May 24
Amanda Eller is seen in the Makawao Forest Reserve in April 2024.
May 23

Hiker lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days reflects on her rescue 5 years later

Amanda Eller’s life hasn’t been the same since spending 17 days surviving in the Maui wilderness.
May 23
Amanda Eller’s life hasn’t been the same since spending 17 days surviving in the Maui wilderness.
May 18

Maui students visit another community that emerged from tragedy

A group of students whose community was devastated by the Maui wildfires were given that chance through the Tomodachi Initiative to get inspired by another community that emerged from tragedy.
May 18
VIDEO: Maui students visit another community that emerged from tragedy