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Dwayne Johnson says his daughters see themselves in Moana, talks Mauis new song

Monday, November 11 by ABC News

Critics and audiences alike will eventually weigh in on Moana 2 — but for Dwayne Johnson, the opinions that matter most are those of his daughters.The self-proclaimed "proud girl dad" stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to tease the upcoming sequel, in which he... Read More.

Man dies after shark ‘encounter’ at Maui’s Paia Bay: Officials

Sunday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 39-year-old man has died following a shark "encounter" at Maui's Paia Bay, officials said.The Maui Police Department said it responded to the beach around 11:19 a.m. local time Saturday."Upon arrival, Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries... Read More.

Native Hawaiians fighting to take control of Maui’s water rights amid wildfire cleanup

Friday, December 8 by ABC News

(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- A battle is brewing in Maui over one of the most essential resources for human survival: water.Four months after West Maui suffered the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history, residents are seeking existing water rights, which many characterize as "stolen"... Read More.

Search for Maui’s missing grows dire, as officials and families scramble for answers

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The search for loved ones on Maui following the devastating wildfires has grown increasingly dire as the community grieves those lost in the blazes.Between 1,000 and 1,100 individuals remain unaccounted for following the Maui wildfire disaster, as of Aug. 22. It's... Read More.

Native Hawaiians take survival into own hands amid Maui’s uncertain future

Friday, August 18 by ABC News

(KAHANA, Hawaii) -- Along the shores of Kahana, a community five miles north of Lahaina, on the island of Maui, residents have been hauling coolers and boxes off boats up to a makeshift distribution center."We all made our calls to the family" for help,... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: Chaos at Maui’s main airport as hundreds try to leave

Thursday, August 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous wildfires are spreading rapidly on Maui due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful trade winds being squeezed across Hawaii.At least 36 people have died from the wildfires on Maui and much of the coastal town... Read More.

Maui’s cultural, historic landmarks damaged in the devastating wildfires

Thursday, August 10 by ABC News

(MAUI, Hawaii) -- Lahaina Restoration Foundation's executive director Theo Morrison talks about the cultural significance of the hist...Destructive wildfires are consuming the Hawaiian island of Maui, with dozens of deaths reported and hundreds of structures impacted.At least 36 people so far have died in... Read More.

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