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July 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM

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.
July 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say.
July 2, 2024 at 4:06 AM

2 men were arrested on public road within Oprah's Hawaii ranch. They're suspected of illegal hunting

Hawaii officials say two men arrested on a public road within Oprah Winfrey's property on the island of Maui are suspected of illegal night hunting
July 2, 2024 at 4:06 AM
In this image provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, two men are detained on June 21, 2024, in Kula, Hawaii. Two men arrested last month on a road within Oprah Winfrey's property on the Hawaiian island of Maui are suspected of illegal night hunting, state officials said Monday, July 1. (Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources via AP)
June 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM

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, 2024 at 1:32 PM
VIDEO: Widow of surfer killed in Hawaii shark attack speaks out
June 25, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off 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
June 25, 2024 at 1:18 AM
In this undated image released by Christa Funk, shows well-known Hawaii lifeguard Tamayo Perry pipeline surfing. Perry was killed in a shark attack, Sunday, June 23, 2024, off Oahu, Hawaii. (Christa Funk via AP)
June 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Youth in Hawaii took on the state government over climate change. A historic settlement has emerged

Thirteen children and teens in Hawaii took the state government to court over the threat posed by climate change
June 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM
FILE - Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks at a news conference in Honolulu on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Hawaii's governor and lawyers for youth plaintiffs on Thursday, June 20, 2024, announced they settled a lawsuit alleging Hawaii violated the state constitution by operating a transportation system that harmed the climate and infringed upon the children's right to a clean and healthy environment..(AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy, File)
June 14, 2024 at 10:27 AM

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.
June 14, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Maui fire survivors upset with living conditions from FEMA's housing program.
June 13, 2024 at 5:07 AM

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 13, 2024 at 5:07 AM
VIDEO: Still homeless 10 months after Maui fire
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again in remote area
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Amanda Eller is seen in the Makawao Forest Reserve in April 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Amanda Eller’s life hasn’t been the same since spending 17 days surviving in the Maui wilderness.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Maui students visit another community that emerged from tragedy
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Lahaina students find hope visiting a once devastated area of Japan
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year
2 months ago

Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires

Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires
2 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.
2 months ago
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.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Celebrating small businesses in Maui
2 months ago

Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’

Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
2 months ago
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
3 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.
3 months ago
Burned houses and buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire, is seen in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii August 12, 2023.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Deadly accident at Honolulu cruise ship terminal
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Deadly shuttle bus crash in Hawaii
3 months ago

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

Students from Hawaii who were impacted by the Maui wildfires traveled to Japan to learn from the community there how residents recovered from their own disaster.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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

Two bills moving through the Hawaii legislature could phase out short-term rentals as the state tries to tackle rising housing costs and homelessness.
3 months ago
In this Jan. 12, 2024, file photo, the Hawaii State Capitol is shown in Honolulu.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Maui 808: Rebuilding Lahaina
3 months ago

Short-term rental ban moving through Hawaii legislature 

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

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Culture exchange program gives hope to 11 students affected by the wildfires in Hawaii
3 months ago

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

Seven months after wildfires ripped through Maui, investigators are finalizing a comprehensive report that is now set to be released on April 17, 2024.
3 months ago
Homes consumed in wildfires are seen in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
4 months ago

The women powering Maui’s recovery

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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: The women powering Maui’s recovery
4 months ago

Hiker rescues dog from Hawaii mountain

Sergio Florian said he could not leave the 1,000-foot peak without Stevie, who he found weak and alone.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Hiker rescues dog from Hawaii mountain
4 months ago

Maui's wahine take charge to help land and residents recover after wildfires

Nearly seven months after wildfires destroyed most of Maui, some of the island's longtime women residents are taking charge to ensure a better tomorrow.
4 months ago
Ka'io Martin, Carolyn Auweloa, and Autumn Ness spoke with ABC News.
4 months ago

Maui 808: The women powering Maui’s recovery

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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Maui 808: The women powering Maui’s recovery
4 months ago

Women creating change and recovery in Maui

Friday is International Women's Day and ABC News Live is honoring the women making a difference in Maui, months after the deadly wildfires.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Women creating change and recovery in Maui
4 months ago

Canadian tourist survives after driving off cliff in Hawaii

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

Hawaii may impose climate tourist tax

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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Hawaii may impose climate tourist tax
5 months ago

New report reveals new details in police's response to Maui wildfires

Investigators said they are learning more about what happened when police were called to respond during the deadly blaze.
5 months ago
VIDEO:  New report reveals new details in police's response to Maui wildfires
5 months ago

6 months after deadly wildfires, Maui Police Department releases review of response

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 6 months after deadly wildfires, Maui Police Department releases review of response
5 months ago

A look at Maui 6 months after the fires

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Maui 6 months after the fires
5 months ago

Maui Strong 808: 6 months later, police review response to deadly fires

Six months after the island of Maui was ravaged by deadly wildfires, police revisit their response.
5 months ago
In an aerial view, burned structures and cars are seen two months after a devastating wildfire on October 09, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
5 months ago

Maui police release findings of probe into response to deadly wildfires

The Maui Police Department released its after-action investigation report on Monday.
5 months ago
Aftermath of the wildfires in the Maui neighborhood of Lahaina last August.
5 months ago

Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land

The proposed bill aims to address concerns about the housing crisis in Hawaii, according to state Sen. Brenton Awa.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land
5 months ago

Maui police release 1st report after investigation into response to deadly blazes

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.
5 months ago
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 727-square-mile island.
5 months ago

Maui police release 1st report into deadly wildfires

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Maui police release 1st report into deadly wildfires
6 months ago

Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year
6 months ago

Displaced Lahaina residents still in limbo

Five months after a massive fire destroyed much of western Maui, many residents are still struggling to rebuild or find affordable housing.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  Displaced Lahaina residents still in limbo
6 months ago

Families move away as hurdles for rebuilding in Maui continue

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Families move away as hurdles for rebuilding in Maui continue
6 months ago

New beginnings following Maui wildfires

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New beginnings following Maui wildfires
6 months ago

'Painful': Maui wildfire survivors face mental health crisis, service providers warn

Five months after wildfires destroyed homes and lives on the island of Maui, residents and officials are sounding the alarm on an ongoing mental health crisis.
6 months ago
In an aerial view, burned cars and homes are seen a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire on Aug. 17, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
7 months ago

Celebrities, musicians provide instruments for Maui wildfire victims

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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Celebrities, musicians provide instruments for Maui wildfire victims