Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
‘Chief of War’ Review: Jason Momoa’s Sometimes Rousing, Sometimes Meandering Apple TV+ Historical Epic
The Hollywood Reporter - California
·
August 1, 2025
FX’s adaptation of James Clavell’s Shōgun was one of 2024’s buzziest shows, breaking Emmy Awards records and performing well enough that what had started as a limited series sparked development on second and third seasons. Still, there were...
Chief of War TV Review: Jason Momoa leads an epic masterpiece about Hawaiian history
JoBlo
·
August 1, 2025
Plot: Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events, follows warrior Ka’iana as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century Review: The journey of...
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions
Maui Now - Hawaii
·
July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM HST Central Maui. PC: County of Maui event flyer. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiian Electric is...
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 1-7: 808 Day, art exhibits, Back to the 80s and more
Big Island Now - Hawaii
·
August 1, 2025
Hey, Mom and Dad! We know you’ve had them home all summer and are probably looking forward to the beginning of the school year. But this IS the last weekend before keiki return to class, so why not take them on one more journey or have one final...
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (August 1 - 3)
GamesRadar+
·
July 31, 2025
Welcome to our list of the best new movies and shows to watch on streaming right now, where we'll help you find this weekend's must-watch releases. Are you in the mood for an exciting new Marvel series? Do you want to watch one of the best horror...
Jason Momoa Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Apple TV+’s ‘Chief of War’
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
·
Jason Momoa is certain his Hawaiian ancestors made their presence known when the Aquaman actor was filming his passion project, the epic historical drama Chief of War, premiering August 1 on Apple TV+. “The volcanoes went off while we were...
Apple TV+’s Riveting Hawaiian Epic Chief of War is Part Shogun, Part Game of Thrones, and All Jason Momoa
Paste
·
When most people think of Hawaiʻi they picture pristine beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze, surfboards slicing through turquoise waves, leis draped over sunburned shoulders, and sitting at a luau with an unlucky pig that died eating an...
Detroit wants to be a major sports city. But it needs state funding to help.
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
·
The Spirit of Detroit is adorned with a jersey for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Mich. on April 25, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) More than a year after Detroit smashed the attendance record for the NFL Draft, city officials are...
Get to know Aggie football players and coaches from USU Media Day
Cache Valley Daily - Utah
·
Fall Camp officially got underway this week for Utah State football. The players and coaches are all in Logan and ready for the final stretch of the offseason leading up to the season/home opener against UTEP on Aug. 30. On Tuesday, nine players...
Doggie Duds Dazzle at Cays Canine Fashion Pageant
Coronado Times
·
July 31, 2025
Coronado Cays dog fashion pageant. Submitted photoOn Saturday, July 26, a dog fashion pageant was held in the Coronado Cays Bahama Village. Over a dozen dog devotees attended with seven dogs competing in their finest canine couture for...
A Hawaiian epic made in NZ: why Jason Momoa’s Chief of War wasn’t filmed in its star’s homeland
The Conversation
·
July 31, 2025
Jason Momoa’s historical epic Chief of War, launching August 1 on Apple TV+, is a triumph of Hawaiians telling their own stories – despite the fact their film and TV production industry now struggles to be viable. The series stars Momoa (Aquaman,...
Trump signs executive order to revitalize the Presidential Fitness Test
NBC News
·
July 31, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Kerr County emergency chief defends response to Texas floods 01:56 SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather 04:08 High Noon recalls Beach Variety packs over...
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius
The Guardian
·
July 29, 2025
Inflate thy balloons and unsheathe thy Party Rings, for here is Chief of War (Apple TV+) to remind us of the joy of the scowling historical epic. Here too, almost, is Battle of Hastings belter King & Conqueror (BBC, August). And Spartacus: House...
Top Hawaii high school football DLs, who will have best 2025 season? Vote
Sports Illustrated - New York
·
July 30, 2025
What better way to prep for the high school football season than looking at which players are worth watching on Friday nights? Hawaii high school football will kick off August 9 (a Saturday), which is just under two weeks away. So, as we gear up...
The best new TV shows to stream in August
The Sydney Morning Herald
·
July 31, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size It’s a big month for prequels, with both Outlander and Alien expanding their universes. But...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:54 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to throw out guilty verdicts or grant him a new trial Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a judge to dismiss his guilty verdicts on prostitution-related charges or grant him a new trial. Combs' lawyers argue that his...
Tsunami Warning Revealed Gaps in Hawaii Evacuation Plans
Government Technology
·
July 31, 2025
(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...
Talented musician Ron Artis II returns to Maui on Aug. 8
The Maui News - Hawaii
·
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,...
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
Honolulu Magazine
·
July 31, 2025
It’s been BLAZING hot lately. And on days when we’re practically melting into the sidewalk, there are few dishes that simultaneously satisfy and revive as well as a cool noodle bowl or salad. Case in point, the deliciously chilly creations below....
“Double Blow” To U.S. Navy! P-8A Poseidon Being Scrapped After Hawaii Mishap While Navy Reels From F-35 Crash
The Eurasian Times
·
July 31, 2025
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...