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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...
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...

Business News | KENT Unveils Kuhl Hawaii Desktop Swing Fan: A Compact Cooling Revolution for Kitchens and Compact Spaces
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 29: KENT RO Systems Ltd., the trusted name behind India's leading water purifiers, has now stepped into the world of smart cooling with its newest innovation--the Kuhl Hawaii Desktop Swing Fan. Under its Khul Fans...

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...

Engaging Essential Patient Support Personnel in Research as Patient Partners: A Survey Study
Introduction By definition of their job responsibilities, researchers have work time allocated for research activities and extensive formal training that prepares them to execute a study. Equivalent time and training are often not accessible to...

The list of 2028 presidential hopefuls is longer than you think. Just ask Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — When it comes to the 2028 Democratic presidential contest, political pundits are already drawing up a broad list of prospective candidates. But many recent presidential campaigns have been defined, at least in part, by...

Honolulu’s lawsuit against fossil fuel companies leads climate change legal fight
HONOLULU (AP) — 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...

Tsunami hits Hawaii after major quake off Russia spurs Pacific evacuations
A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the east-southeast coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, triggering tsunami waves and prompting mass evacuations across the Pacific region. The quake, registering a magnitude of 8.7 to 8.8, was...

Russia earthquake: Tsunami warnings downgraded in US, waves taller than 3 ft hit Japan, Hawaii & California
New Delhi: The National Weather Service has downgraded tsunami warning for all places except Northern California, prompting officials to lift most evacuation orders and allow people to return to previously cleared areas. Earlier, residents of...
How does politics in Brazil threaten our national security?
Dear Editor, Tariffs work. They really do. Provided you have an alternative. Have you ever seen a Volkswagen Amarok or a Peugeot Landtrek cruising down Van Dyke or Lapeer Road? Of course you haven’t. Why? They are, respectively, German and French...

School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Top national, international, business and sports updates
School Assembly: Morning assemblies aim to inform, inspire, and involve students by highlighting current global developments. Each day brings key announcements and events that every student should know. Here are today’s top news headlines. School...

Column: Find right fit for geothermal financing
Hawaii has committed by law to power its entire electrical grid with renewable energy by 2045. Yet we still rely heavily on imported petroleum, burning it daily to keep the lights on. Beneath our islands lies the untapped potential to change that...

Hawaii Career Expo returns to Blaisdell Center with more than 100 booths
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Job seekers are invited to the Hawaii Career Expo, happening Wednesday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Attendees will be able to learn about job openings and have one-on-one...

How much land does Oprah own in Hawaii? Private road controversy explained as mogul faces online backlash
Independent American journalist and content creator Nick Sortor took to X on July 29, 2025, and claimed that Oprah Winfrey has kept her “private road” connecting Wailea to Kula in Hawaii, allegedly closed. According to Sortor, locals are thus...

Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake prompts evacuations and tsunami warnings across Hawaii, California and Japan
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Tsunami threats for Hawaii, West Coast after 8.8 quake off Russia: Unbiased Updates, July 30, 2025
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocks the Pacific. Now, tsunami threats stretch from Alaska to Hawaii — and even California. Plus, the New York City gunman meant to target the National Football League (NFL). But he got off on the wrong floor. Who he...

Nick Sortor reports Oprah's private Maui road has been opened after "INTENSE public pressure" amid Hawaii tsunami alert
Investigative reporter and podcaster Nick Sortor recently reported that Oprah Winfrey's private road in Maui has been opened after the host and TV producer faced public pressure for its closure amid a tsunami alert in Hawaii. In a tweet dated July...