World News Now Menu About Bios Photos Releases Releases September 7, 2023 ABC News Launches ‘Maui Strong 808’ Initiative, Committing Long-Term, Cross-Platform Coverage of the Recovery and Relief Efforts Following the Historic Maui Wildfires ABC News will launch a new reporting initiative — “Maui Strong 808” — focused on the victims and communities piecing their lives back together following the catastrophic fire that devastated West Maui on Aug. 8, one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. Every eighth of the month, commemorating the date the wildfires took place and Hawaii’s area code, “Maui Strong 808” will provide in-depth storytelling and reporting across programs and platforms, chronicling the impact of the crisis, ongoing relief and recovery efforts, and the strength and spirit of the local community. “Maui Strong: 808” will launch Friday, Sept. 8, on the one-month anniversary of the wildfires, focusing on “Keiki,” the Hawaiian word for children or little ones. As children begin their school year during a moment of grieving for the island, ABC News will tell the stories of the families, children and teachers who have lost their homes and schools, shining a light on how the youngest in the community are coping Press Release - Specials
September 7, 2023 ABC News Launches ‘Maui Strong 808’ Initiative, Committing Long-Term, Cross-Platform Coverage of the Recovery and Relief Efforts Following the Historic Maui Wildfires ABC News will launch a new reporting initiative — “Maui Strong 808” — focused on the victims and communities piecing their lives back together following the catastrophic fire that devastated West Maui on Aug. 8, one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. Every eighth of the month, commemorating the date the wildfires took place and Hawaii’s area code, “Maui Strong 808” will provide in-depth storytelling and reporting across programs and platforms, chronicling the impact of the crisis, ongoing relief and recovery efforts, and the strength and spirit of the local community. “Maui Strong: 808” will launch Friday, Sept. 8, on the one-month anniversary of the wildfires, focusing on “Keiki,” the Hawaiian word for children or little ones. As children begin their school year during a moment of grieving for the island, ABC News will tell the stories of the families, children and teachers who have lost their homes and schools, shining a light on how the youngest in the community are coping Press Release - Specials
