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Hawaii keeps the vibes high as tsunami waves follow massive Russia quake: Watch
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Monday evening, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific — including in Hawaii, where residents and tourists braced for possible waves with surprising...

Tsunami Warning Revealed Gaps in Hawaii Evacuation Plans
(TNS) — Damaging waves from Tuesday’s tsunami to Hawaii never materialized, but the traffic it triggered offered a sobering real-time test of Oahu’s evacuation capacity—one that state officials admit was deeply strained. After civil defense sirens...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:29 p.m. EDT
Justin Timberlake diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC singer says LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has announced on Instagram Thursday that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. The former NSYNC singer shared the news in a post...

Talented musician Ron Artis II returns to Maui on Aug. 8
Guitar Player praised multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II as “the hottest act to hail from Hawaii since Jack Johnson.” Photo courtesy Lauren Hartmann Listening to “We Are Not Machines,” the most recent album by multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II,...

“Double Blow” To U.S. Navy! P-8A Poseidon Being Scrapped After Hawaii Mishap While Navy Reels From F-35 Crash
The US Navy has decided to write off the P-8A Poseidon that overshot the runway in Hawaii and crashed into Kaneohe in 2023. Meanwhile, a US Navy F-35C carrier-variant stealth aircraft crashed in California on July 30. A P-8A Poseidon that crashed...

Rainbow Warriors will travel on charter flights after deal reached with Hawaiian Airlines
For the second football season in a row, the University of Hawaii will be a charter school. UH and Hawaiian Airlines reached an agreement in which the Rainbow Warriors will travel on charter flights for four of their five road football games this...

Shocking video shows swimmers and sunbathers IGNORING tsunami warning on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach
By JAMES CIRRONE Published: 09:38 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 10:11 EDT, 31 July 2025 Video has emerged showing people brazenly ignoring the blaring tsunami sirens sounding on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach. While some on the iconic beach in Oahu heeded...

The Best New TV Shows Coming To Netflix, HBO Max And More In August 2025
L to R: Peacemaker Season 2, Wednesday Season 2, Alien Earth Season 2 L to R: Warner Bros, Netflix and FX While July was a slow month for streaming, August is coming in strong with a jam-packed lineup of new and returning TV shows. From sci-fi...

Cruise Ships Abandon Passengers in Hawaii Amid Tsunami Panic After Massive Earthquake
It’s not exactly the kind of “high seas adventure” people signed up for. Tourists in Hawaii were left scrambling after cruise ships pulled anchor early, ditching hundreds of passengers at the dock as tsunami warnings rippled across the Pacific....

Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Terrified tourists sprint as cruise ship escapes tsunami panic
Hawaii Tsunami Warning caused widespread panic among tourists and locals. It forced terrified tourists to sprint as the cruise ship looked to escape Hawaii tsunami panic. A tsunami alert in Hawaii. Emergency sirens, evacuation orders and...

Tsunami hits Hawaii and US mainland
Tsunami alerts were triggered this morning across the Pacific after an earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake, one of the most powerful ever recorded with a magnitude of 8.8, prompted evacuations from Hawaii, California,...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:16 a.m. EDT
Kamala Harris will release '107 Days,' a behind-the-scenes look at her historic presidential run NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new memoir called "107 Days," detailing her historic Democratic presidential run...

What time will Chief of War season 1 episodes 1 & 2 release on Apple TV+? Release timings for all regions
Apple TV+'s new series, Chief of War season 1, is set to feature the tale of struggles and valor in the Hawaiian islands. The nine-episode series, which is based on true historical events, will be released on August 1, 2025, at 12 am ET only on...

Oprah's Hawaii Property Was Already Controversial — Here's What Happened Before the Tsunami Scare
Oprah Winfrey's sprawling estate in Maui is once again under scrutiny, this time amid claims it contributed to restricted public access during a recent tsunami scare. But this isn't the first time her property has drawn criticism. Just last year,...
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US
HONOLULU (AP) — Fears of a devastating tsunami faded Wednesday for the U.S. and Japan after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula, but new alerts along South America’s Pacific coast forced...
Jackson County Fair 2025: What to know about rides, food and entertainment
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Experience carnival rides, fried food and entertainment at the 2025 Jackson County Fair. The fun begins on Sunday, Aug. 3, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 9. Parking will be free this year at the old state prison area on...

Oprah Winfrey didn’t refuse to open her private road for Hawaii evacuees during the tsunami warnings
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast caused tsunami warnings in Hawaii and across the Pacific, social media attention turned to Hawaii property owner and media magnate Oprah Winfrey. But Winfrey did not make evacuations...

Golf coach shares ditching Marvel movie to help Kurt Kitayama before his 3M Open win
Kurt Kitayama won his second event on the PGA Tour at the 3M Open Championship. The American golfer had a tough start, but he bounced back in the final two rounds to clinch the trophy. After his Friday round, Kitayama asked for some help from golf...

Woman from Colorado recounts scary moments amid Hawaii tsunami warning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - As big waves slammed the Hawaiian islands Tuesday night, thousands of families prepared for the worst. One woman, originally from Colorado, told KRDO about the nail-biting experience waiting out her first tsunami...
Hawaii, California & Japan hit by huge tsunami as millions flee homes - after biggest quake in 14 years triggers panic
30 July 2025, 12:50 | Updated: 30 July 2025, 12:52 Millions have been evacuated amid Tsunami warnings across the globe. Picture: Getty Tsunami waves have battered the US and Japan after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Russia on...