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No, Oprah Winfrey didn’t block access to a road in Hawaii amid tsunami warning evacuations

The Guardian · July 31, 2025

Even as the threat of a tsunami swamping Hawaii had passed on Wednesday, social media posts were still circulating claims that Oprah Winfrey had refused immediate access to a private road that would allow residents a shorter evacuation route. The...

Interview: Jason Momoa and the cast and creatives of Chief of War on connecting to their cultural heritage; “It’s a great moment for us that this is all owned and driven through a Hawaiian sense of agency.”

The AU Review · July 30, 2025

Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century. An epic historical drama starring, written and...

Aussie actress told to 'bunker down' in Hawaii as tsunami warning rings out after enormous undersea earthquake

Daily Mail · July 30, 2025

By MARY MRAD Published: 18:26 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 20:02 EDT, 30 July 2025 Former Home and Away star Charlotte Best has been left stranded in Hawaii after an magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia on Wednesday morning. The Australian...

Hawaii keeps the vibes high as tsunami waves follow massive Russia quake: Watch

Mint · July 30, 2025

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...

Nancy Lee Grahn In Hawaii – Is She Safe After Tsunami Warning?

Celebrating The Soaps · July 30, 2025

Nancy Lee Grahn, who plays Alexis Davis on the daytime drama General Hospital, is reportedly in Hawaii, where warnings were issued about tsunamis after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake happened off the coast of Russia. Is she safe? The Tsunami Warning...

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San Mateo Daily Journal · July 30, 2025

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in the fatal shooting of a...

Navy Scraps P-8 Poseidon That Ran Off The Runway In Hawaii Two Years Ago

The Drive · July 30, 2025

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Navy is scrapping a P-8A Poseidon that ended up in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay back in 2023, marking the first total...

Did Oprah Winfrey Really Close Hawaii Road During Tsunami?

TV Shows Ace · July 30, 2025

Various places throughout the Pacific were recently threatened after an earthquake brought about tsunami alerts. Since then, media icon Oprah Winfrey became a topic of discussion, with stories coming out that a private road based on a property she...

Oprah Winfrey rejects claims she closed Hawaii road amid tsunami warning

The Straits Times · July 30, 2025

WASHINGTON - Oprah Winfrey refuted widespread online claims July 30 that she blocked off a private road on Hawaii property she owns, preventing tsunami evacuees from quickly reaching higher ground. Winfrey has a residence on the Hawaiian island of...

Tsunami Waves Reach Hawaii, West Coast Hours After 8.8 Russian Quake

The Environmental Magazine · July 30, 2025

"Tsunami alerts blanketed the West Coast and Alaska after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history." "Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history, a magnitude 8.8 temblor,...

Jason Momoa Premieres Chief of War in Native Hawaii 27 Years After His Baywatch Debut: 'My Destiny' (Exclusive) By Brianne Tracy

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Jason Momoa opens up to PEOPLE about getting to premiere his new series Chief of War in his native Hawaii, 27 years after he made his debut at 19 in Baywatch: Hawaii Momoa reveals the sign that recently reaffirmed to him that Chief of...

What to watch: Jason Momoa’s historical drama ‘Chief of War’ tells tale of Hawaiian unification through a Polynesian lens

Orlando Weekly - Florida · July 30, 2025

Premieres Wednesday: Conversations With a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes — Fun fact: I was up watching TV in the middle of the night when the New York police announced they had caught David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer. I knew right away from...

Apple’s ‘Chief of War’ sheds new light on Hawaiian history. An expert breaks down the real story behind Jason Momoa’s new show

Northeastern Global News - Massachusetts · July 30, 2025

“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...

Mariah Ke’olani Dempsey Talks Art, Wellness & Healing

Dan’s Papers - New York · July 30, 2025

Mariah Ke’olani Dempsey This week’s Dan’s Papers cover artist, Mariah Ke’olani Dempsey, discusses her oil painting, “The End Result Is Beautiful,” her artistic process, her wellness retreats and the connection between art, travel and her wellness...

Ohio Task Force 1 demobilized, not needed in Hawaii

K99.1FM - Ohio · July 30, 2025

OHIO — Ohio Task Force 1 has been demobilized and is no longer needed after concerns about tsunami conditions in Hawaii. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 previously reported that OH-TF1’s 45-member Type III...

Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Terrified tourists sprint as cruise ship escapes tsunami panic

The Economic Times · July 30, 2025

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...

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 31–Aug. 6, 2025

Honolulu Magazine · July 30, 2025

Photo: Ryan Sakamoto, Courtesy of the Pacific Ink & Art Expo Pacific Ink & Art Expo Friday, Aug. 1, 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, noon to 6 p.m. Now in its 10th year, this event brings together 500 of the best...

People scared for woman who plans to ‘wait out’ Hawaii tsunami on raft

LAD Bible ·

People are seriously worried for a woman who plans to 'ride this tsunami' as warnings have been put in place for Hawaii. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at about 11:25 am local time on Wednesday (30 July), and it...

Tsunami Hits Hawaii and Japan After Massive Russia Quake

To Vima · July 30, 2025

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula sent powerful tsunami waves across the Pacific on Wednesday, striking coastal areas of Hawaii and Japan, damaging ports, and prompting widespread evacuations. The shallow quake,...

CAP Aircrews Respond to Tsunami Warning in Hawaii

Flying Magazine · July 30, 2025

If you are located on the West Coast and have an emergency app on your smartphone, you probably received the warning about a tsunami watch triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia, on Tuesday. For the Civil Air Patrol Hawaii...