Maui Strong 808

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.

A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack on Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name

Thirteen children and teens in Hawaii took the state government to court over the threat posed by climate change

One resident said they witnessed a rat infestation at one housing unit.

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.

Kilauea started erupting early Monday in a remote area, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported.

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Scientists noted the unusual eruption behavior at least 12 times in 2018.

"Nothing has been the same since," Amanda Eller said.

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

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.

Students in Lahaina visit an area of Japan that recovered from a powerful earthquake and tsunami and ABC News’ Becky Worley explains.

Mental health expert says it’s hard to be well on Maui right now.

Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green recently signed the bill into law.

GMA welcomes two Maui local business entrepreneurs as part of "Nation Small Business Week" to bring awareness and help small businesses.

Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.

At least 101 people died in the tragedy.

The wildfires killed at least 101 people.

A van slammed into a group of passengers, killing a 68-year old woman and injuring 5 others. Four are in serious condition.

Police say a driver accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes while dropping off a group of people leaving at least one dead and 10 injured in Honolulu.

Survivors of 2011 deadly earthquake, tsunami offer valuable life lessons.

The state is facing a housing affordability and homelessness crisis.

A group of students from the tight-knit community of Lahaina are getting a first-hand look at the way others have recovered after a natural disaster.

State lawmakers are hoping to tackle the issues of increased homelessness and rising housing costs.

Eleven students affected by the Lahaina wildfires on Maui visited Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, to witness its recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.

Phase One of the investigation is set to analyze how the fire incident unfolded.

During those seven months of recovery after the devastating wildfires in Maui, a group of women came together to protect the land and empower the community.

Sergio Florian said he could not leave the 1,000-foot peak without Stevie, who he found weak and alone.

Leading the charge for change are the island's "wahine," or women.

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee meets with the women who are helping Maui navigate some of its biggest issues following the August fires, including protecting its environment and resolving its housing crisis.

Friday is International Women's Day and ABC News Live is honoring the women making a difference in Maui, months after the deadly wildfires.

The driver also got swept out to sea but was rescued, officials said.

Hawaii is considering a new fee for vacationers and tourists who visit the islands. Also, Capital One is buying Discover in a major credit card merger.

Investigators said they are learning more about what happened when police were called to respond during the deadly blaze.

ABC News’ Mola Lenghi sits down with key members of Maui Police Department to address the after-action report six months after deadly wildfire, fallout from community and their own personal tragedies.

The Maui Police Department released an after-action report detailing its response to the Maui wildfires amid public criticism of its actions that day. ABC News’ Mola Lenghi reports.

Six months after the island was ravaged, police revisit their response.

The Maui PD released its after-action investigation report on Monday.

The proposed bill aims to address concerns about the housing crisis in Hawaii, according to state Sen. Brenton Awa.

The 98-page document paints a picture of chaos on Maui as winds from a Pacific hurricane fueled a series of fires that started throughout Aug. 8 in four different locations on the island.

Investigators determined a perfect storm of high winds, fast flames, low visibility, downed power lines, as well as communications problems, all complicated the response to the deadly fires in Maui.

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on ways Lahaina residents who lost their homes in the Maui fires are working to move forward into the new year, as well as those who are still facing issues doing so.

Five months after a massive fire destroyed much of western Maui, many residents are still struggling to rebuild or find affordable housing.

ABC News’ Melissa Adan talks to families who left Maui after last year’s deadly wildfires and some of the hurdles to getting insurance money for victims.

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on ongoing insurance claims and speaks with a family that decided to move thousands of miles away from the devastation.

Some residents continue to face housing and financial struggles.

ABC News’ Will Carr highlights two organizations that are hosting a Christmas concert on Maui to provide instruments to local kids who lost everything during the fires.

Four months after devastating wildfires tore through Maui, the heart of Lahaina has reopened to residents and kids were donated instruments.

A hiker was rescued after tumbling down Ko'olau Summit Trail in Honolulu.