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Part-time Maui resident Oprah visits wildfire evacuees, says she's 'doing what she can' to help

Headline from KING 5 Seattle, on the newest of 2 developments

The TV icon said she's been speaking to evacuees one-on-one, hearing their stories "and letting people know that they matter."

KING 5 Seattle's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters, supports evacuees amid wildfires: ‘Very much appreciated’

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  2. Newest

    Part-time Maui resident Oprah visits wildfire evacuees, says she's 'doing what she can' to help

    Headline from KING 5 Seattle ·

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28 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters and donates time, supplies to fire evacuees (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week.

  2. People

    Oprah Winfrey Makes Donations and Helps Residents amid 'Overwhelming' Hawaii Wildfires (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey handed out supplies to residents at an evacuation center in Maui, Hawaii, as the devastating wildfires continue to burn on the island

  3. WSVN Miami

    Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters and donates time, supplies to fire evacuees - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week.“Mahalo Nui Oprah

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters, supports evacuees amid wildfires: ‘Very much appreciated’ (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The philanthropist and former talk show host can be seen in the video carrying pillows through crowds and offering the items to evacuees.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Oprah Winfrey donates supplies to Maui residents affected by 'overwhelming' wildfires (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey, who lives part-time in Maui, arrived at a shelter there with pillows, shampoo and other supplies in tow for residents displaced by wildfires.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Oprah Winfrey Supports Rescue and Evacuation Efforts Amid Maui Wildfires With Donations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The mega-producer and media mogul purchased and passed out necessities like pillows and shampoo, which she purchased at Costco and Walmart, at the War Memorial Stadium evacuation center.

  7. New York Post

    Oprah Winfrey spotted helping at Maui wildfire shelter as flames rage on (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Oprah was spotted handing out supplies and speaking with residents at the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, which has been converted into a shelter and resource center.

  8. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Oprah Winfrey donates supplies to Maui residents affected by ‘overwhelming’ wildfires - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is offering a helping hand to Maui residents who have been impacted by the deadly wildfires. And she’s not alone among celebrities expressing their concerns.

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Oprah helps out at Maui shelter for fire evacuees (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The media mogul, a longtime part-time resident of Hawaii, rushed to volunteer at evacuation shelters to help displaced residents and make a run for needed supplies.

  10. Deadline

    Oprah Winfrey Recounts “Overwhelming” Events As She Hands Out Emergency Supplies in Maui (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey has joined in handing out emergency supplies to citizens of the Hawaiian island of Maui. At an emergency centre set up within the war memorial stadium in Maui’s capital, Winfrey joine…

  11. KING 5 Seattle

    Part-time Maui resident Oprah visits wildfire evacuees, says she's 'doing what she can' to help (opens KING 5 Seattle)

    Published

    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    The TV icon said she's been speaking to evacuees one-on-one, hearing their stories "and letting people know that they matter."

  12. CBS News

    Oprah Winfrey provides support, aid to Maui wildfire survivors (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey has been visiting the largest evacuee shelter in Maui County.

  13. UPI

    Oprah Winfrey visits Maui wildfire survivors: 'You do whatever you can' (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was in Maui this weekend to visit those whose lives were devastated by last week's wildfires.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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