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December 19, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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 19, 2024 at 2:46 AM
December 18, 2024 at 11:50 PM
2 pilots die in fiery small plane crash near Honolulu airport
Authorities say a small cargo plane on a training flight crashed into a vacant building shortly after taking off from Honolulu’s airport and burst into flames, killing the two people on board
December 18, 2024 at 11:50 PM
December 3, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Missing Hawaiian woman crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say
Hannah Kobayashi walked freely into Mexico just after noon on Nov. 12, the Los Angeles Police Department said on Monday.
December 3, 2024 at 2:55 PM
November 27, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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, 2024 at 12:56 PM
2 months ago
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.
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Snow is falling in Hawaii
Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
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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.
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17-year-old kayaker saved after spending 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight
A 17-year-old kayaker has been saved after separating from his high school paddling team when he capsized and was forced to tread water for 12 hours before being rescued.
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Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.
3 months ago
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What to know as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, is erupting again, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
3 months ago
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
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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.
4 months ago
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Hurricane Hone moves south of Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm
Hawaii is on alert for Hurricane Hone, a weak Category 1 hurricane moving south of the state's Big Island.
4 months ago
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Hawaii on alert for tropical storm as extreme heat impacts 25M Americans
Hawaii is on alert for Tropical Storm Hone while extreme heat is expected to expand from the south to the Midwest, leaving 25 million Americans under heat alerts.
4 months ago
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Maui wildfires force community to take action in year after fatal tragedy
Activists in Lahaina on Maui made strides after deadly wildfires in August 2023.
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Hawaiian man charged after police discover homemade bomb near Maui school
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
4 months ago
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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.
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How West Maui has recovered in the year since the devastating wildfires
Thursday marks one year since the start of the devastating wildfires in West Maui that left 100 people dead or missing.
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Helping hands in Hawaii: Beyond the poolside Mai Tai
Last August, deadly wildfires tore through Maui and laid bare the deep tensions that can exist between visitors and the local community..
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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.
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How to help survivors of the 2023 wildfires on Maui
Last year’s devastating wildfires on Maui were the deadliest in modern United States history, claiming over 100 lives.
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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.
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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.
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How Maui’s marine ecosystem is doing 1 year after 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Biden reflects on deadly Maui fire, saying community shows 'strength and resilience'
President Joe Biden penned a letter to commemorate one year since the fatal fires in Maui.
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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.
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Maui plaintiffs reach $4 billion global settlement after wildfire tragedy lawsuits
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a historic $4.037 billion settlement Friday to resolve claims arising from the tragic Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
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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.
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2 19-year-old men arrested for illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii ranch
Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say.
6 months ago
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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.
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Maui fire survivors upset with living conditions from FEMA's housing program
Maui wildfire survivors speaks out against living conditions in FEMA's Direct Lease Program.
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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.
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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.
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Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has begun to erupt again, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Active Hawaiian volcano could erupt like a 'stomp-rocket toy,' new study finds
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, could see more of the type of 'rocket toy'-like eruptions that contributed to the severe lava flow in 2018.
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5 years after rescue, hiker reflects on being lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days
Five years after her dramatic rescue from Maui's Makawao Forest Reserve, Amanda Eller told ABC News she's continuing to heal from the traumatic experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
7 months ago
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With suicides rising in Hawaii, organizations try to help locals mental health
Although suicide rates may not be increasing in Maui, there seems to be a rise in mental health concerns.
7 months ago
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Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires
Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.
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8 months ago
Maui officials want to phase out short-term rentals
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed a bill into law to give counties more authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
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Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Hawaii AG report details timeline, factors that contributed to deadly Maui wildfires
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez released the first set of findings from an investigation into the Lahaina, Maui wildfires in 2023.
8 months ago
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Deadly Maui fire's cause and origin still unknown months later
The Maui Fire Department released its report on Tuesday about how it responded to the deadly wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago