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October 08

Poverty and unemployment are up in Lahaina after last year's wildfires: Researchers

A new study finds that unemployment and poverty are up and incomes are down among Maui wildfire survivors more than a year after a deadly blaze wiped out historic Lahaina
October 08
FILE - Damaged property lies scattered in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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
May 14

Lahaina students find hope visiting a once devastated area of Japan

Students in Lahaina visit an area of Japan that recovered from a powerful earthquake and tsunami and ABC News’ Becky Worley explains.
May 14
VIDEO: Lahaina students find hope visiting a once devastated area of Japan
May 09

With suicides rising in Hawaii, organizations try to help locals mental health

Mental health expert says it’s hard to be well on Maui right now.
May 09
VIDEO: Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year
May 08

Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires

Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.
May 08
VIDEO: Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires
May 02

Maui officials want to phase out short-term rentals

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green recently signed the bill into law.
May 02
Governor of Hawaii Josh Green speaks during a press conference about the destruction of historic Lahaina and the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui in Wailuku, Hawaii on Aug. 10, 2023.
April 27

Celebrating small businesses in Maui

GMA welcomes two Maui local business entrepreneurs as part of "Nation Small Business Week" to bring awareness and help small businesses.
April 27
VIDEO: Celebrating small businesses in Maui
April 23

Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’

Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
April 23
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
April 17
Burned houses and buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire, is seen in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii August 12, 2023.
April 16

Deadly Maui fire's cause and origin still unknown months later

The wildfires killed at least 101 people.
April 16
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.
April 13

Deadly accident at Honolulu cruise ship terminal

A van slammed into a group of passengers, killing a 68-year old woman and injuring 5 others. Four are in serious condition.
April 13
VIDEO: Deadly accident at Honolulu cruise ship terminal
April 13

Deadly shuttle bus crash in Hawaii

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.
April 13
VIDEO: Deadly shuttle bus crash in Hawaii
April 10

Maui students find hope after wildfires through Hawaii-Japan exchange program

Survivors of 2011 deadly earthquake, tsunami offer valuable life lessons.
April 10
11 students affected by the Lahaina wildfires in Maui visit Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, to witness its recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.
April 09

Hawaii ban on short-term vacation rentals moves forward in legislature

The state is facing a housing affordability and homelessness crisis.
April 09
In this Jan. 12, 2024, file photo, the Hawaii State Capitol is shown in Honolulu.
April 08

Maui 808: Rebuilding Lahaina

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.
April 08
VIDEO: Maui 808: Rebuilding Lahaina
April 09

Short-term rental ban moving through Hawaii legislature 

State lawmakers are hoping to tackle the issues of increased homelessness and rising housing costs.
April 09
State lawmakers are hoping to tackle the issues of increased homelessness and rising housing costs.
April 09

Culture exchange program gives hope to students affected by the wildfires in Hawaii

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.
April 09
VIDEO:  Culture exchange program gives hope to 11 students affected by the wildfires in Hawaii
March 20

Maui officials slow to hand over documents in deadly fire investigation, AG says

Phase One of the investigation is set to analyze how the fire incident unfolded.
March 20
Homes consumed in wildfires are seen in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)