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Massive Quake Off Russia Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alert: Japan, Hawaii, and Coastal Asia on Edge
Key Points: A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami alert and marking one of the region’s most severe quakes in decades. Tsunami waves up to five meters impacted coastal areas,...

Hawaii Tsunami Alert: When And Where Will The First Waves Hit After 8.8 Russia Earthquake?
Photo : Twitter The earliest tsunami wave is expected to hit Hawaii at around 7:17 PM local time (10:47 AM IST), with officials specifically noting a 7:10 PM arrival in Hanalei, Kauai. Thousands of residents in low-lying coastal areas are...

Hawaiian Airlines’ Control Just Shifted In Honolulu. What Travelers Need To Know Now
The transition is no longer theoretical and is moving fast. Hawaiian Airlines new owner, Alaska Air Group, just named its Honolulu leadership team to oversee operations across both Alaska and Hawaiian brands. That move puts Alaska fully in control...

Business News | India's Targeted Capital Liberalisation, RBI's FX Strategy Shield Economy from Global Shocks: Report
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): India's measured approach to capital account liberalization, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's proactive foreign exchange management, has played a vital role in cushioning the economy against global...

RE/MAX adds high-performing Hawaii brokerage
Hawaii’s real estate landscape — shaped by a mix of local buyers and international demand — remains a competitive space for both primary residences and high-end second homes. “Joining REMAX is a powerful step forward for our team,” Kiriu said in a...

Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Massive Traffic In Oahu, Honolulu Amid Evacuations After 8.8 Quake In Russia
Hawaii tsunami warning (Credit: X @weathertrackus) Thousands of residents in low-lying coastal areas of Hawaii began evacuating inland and heading to higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued for the entire state, following a powerful...

Hawaii, West Coast of US and Canada Get Tsunami Alerts: What To Know
Hawaii, Alaska and the entire U.S. West Coast braced for tsunami waves while Japan ordered evacuations after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia. "Based on all available data … hazardous tsunami waves...

Honolulu Leads Climate Change Legal Fight Against Fossil Fuel Companies
The city says the companies knew for decades that their products caused global warming and profited from it. The outcome could indicate how other cases play out. This story was written by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher. HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu is not...

Financial experts to discuss scams and sudden wealth at Rotary Club of Kahului
The Rotary Club of Kahului will host investment counselors and financial planners Dave and Sam Bello of Bello Advisers from noon-1 p.m Aug. 4 at Tante’s Island Cuisine at the Maui Seaside Hotel. According to organizers, the speakers will share...

Republicans Want to Redraw America’s Political Map
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Texas Republicans are planning to redraw their...

Inside the GOP's new Texas congressional map proposal: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Wednesday! Today’s edition...

The Key Crisis Lessons And Reminders From The Latest Tsunami
People evacuate the coastal area due to a tsunami warning in the Viento Libre neighborhood, Tumaco, ... More Narino Department, Colombia on July 30, 2025. Colombia ordered residents to evacuate beaches and coastal areas along the Pacific on July...

Apple’s ‘Chief of War’ sheds new light on Hawaiian history. An expert breaks down the real story behind Jason Momoa’s new show
“Chief of War” aims for a new level of authenticity in its depiction of Hawaii’s unification. A Native Hawaiian scholar explains why that’s important but complex for a Hollywood production. In “Chief of War,” Jason Momoa stars as Ka’iana, right...

Why Politicians Fear the “Other N.R.A.”
Donald Trump’s tax break on tips has a populist sheen, but who benefits most by keeping America’s odd system in place? And Kathryn Schulz puts yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami warnings in context. Plus: • How the Israeli right explains the Gaza...

Honolulu's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies heads up climate change legal fight
Honolulu is not alone in its effort to sue fossil fuel companies to hold them accountable for climate change harms, but the city's lawsuit is further along than similar litigation across the country. A hearing on Tuesday will indicate how these...
TSUNAMIS STRIKE PARTS OF RUSSIA, JAPAN, HAWAII AFTER MASSIVE 8.8 QUAKE OFF RUSSIA’S EAST COAST PROMPTS WARNINGS AND EVACUATIONS IN DOZENS OF COUNTRIES
TSUNAMIS STRIKE PARTS OF RUSSIA, JAPAN, HAWAII AFTER MASSIVE 8.8 QUAKE OFF RUSSIA’S EAST COAST PROMPTS WARNINGS AND EVACUATIONS IN DOZENS OF COUNTRIES. TSUNAMI waves have hit parts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii in the United States after a massive...

Hawaiian Bros opens new outlet in Phoenix, Arizona
US-based fast-casual restaurant chain Hawaiian Bros has further extended its presence in Arizona state with the opening of a new outlet in Phoenix. The latest addition, situated at 9802 W. McDowell Road, is the eighth establishment in the state...

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines pauses flights to Hawaii over tsunami warning
Alaska Airlines is pausing flights to Hawaii, where an emergency proclamation is issued ahead of tsunami waves expected to hit the islands Tuesday evening. "As a safety precaution, flights en route to Hawaii are returning to the mainland or...

Kubota Manufacturing opens advanced facility; expansions announced by King’s Hawaiian and others
Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) has opened a new 700,000 square-foot facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The $190 million plant will manufacture front-end loaders for all Kubota tractors worldwide and is expected to create 500 jobs. The...

Hard Numbers: Sudanese return home, Earthquake in the Pacific, US economy rebounds, Poland arrests multinational spies
190,000: Thousands of Sudanese refugees are returning home from Egypt after the army recaptured territory from RSF paramilitaries in Khartoum. Over 190,000 crossed back since January 2025, five times 2024's total. Despite ongoing fighting...