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With Chief of War, Hawaii gets the Game of Thrones treatment
New Statesman
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August 1, 2025
When it comes to subtitles, I’m in tune with the times. Like most young people, I use them a lot. It’s something to do with “dynamic range compression”, and the audio being lower quality online than on DVDs or traditional TV. But equally, it’s...
‘Your senses will explode’: Hawaii Tattoo Expo returns for 10th show
Hawaii News Now
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July 31, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Tattoo Expo is bringing together tattoo artists from around the world for a three-day event. The event will take place at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Aug. 1-3 for its 10th show. Over 400 artists are...
Who is in the cast of Chief of War? Apple TV cast including Jason Momoa
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 1, 2025
Jason Momoa is joined by a Star Wars legend for Chief of War 📺 Chief of War starts on Apple TV today. Jason Momoa leads the cast of this historical drama. But who else is in the ‘epic’ show? An epic historical series set on the islands of Hawaii...
Chief of War TV Review: Jason Momoa leads an epic masterpiece about Hawaiian history
JoBlo
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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...
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
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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...
Apple TV+’s Riveting Hawaiian Epic Chief of War is Part Shogun, Part Game of Thrones, and All Jason Momoa
Paste
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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...
No, Oprah did not block Hawaii road
The Express Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Oprah Winfrey refuted widespread online claims on Wednesday that she blocked off a private road on Hawaii property she owns, preventing tsunami evacuees from quickly reaching higher ground, reported AFP. Winfrey has a residence on the Hawaiian...
Get to know Aggie football players and coaches from USU Media Day
Cache Valley Daily - Utah
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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...
Detroit wants to be a major sports city. But it needs state funding to help.
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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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...
Jason Momoa Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Apple TV+’s ‘Chief of War’
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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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...
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions
Maui Now - Hawaii
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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...
Honolulu Airport Travelers Fend For Themselves Amid Tsunami Threat
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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July 31, 2025
A mother-daughter excursion in Waikīkī was spoiled by the tsunami warning. They blame airport communication failures for leaving them stranded with hundreds of other travelers. The incessant shriek of a tsunami warning on her cellphone sent...
Hawaii cruise ships sailed to safety amid tsunami warnings, leaving some passengers behind
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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July 31, 2025
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia on Tuesday did less damage than had been feared. But some cruise passengers were distressed to learn they had been left behind when all ships were ordered out of port by local...
Doggie Duds Dazzle at Cays Canine Fashion Pageant
Coronado Times
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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...
GNO Little League advances to Intermediate World Series U.S. title game
Crescent City Sports - Louisiana
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August 1, 2025
GNO Little League defeated Irmo, South Carolina, 5-3 Thursday night to advance to the U.S. championship game of the Little League Intermediate (50/70) World Series in Livermore, California. GNO broke a 2-2 tie and took the lead for good with two...
Trump signs executive order to revitalize the Presidential Fitness Test
NBC News
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July 31, 2025
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A Hawaiian epic made in NZ: why Jason Momoa’s Chief of War wasn’t filmed in its star’s homeland
The Conversation
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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,...
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (August 1 - 3)
GamesRadar+
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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...
Hawaiian Tsunami Threat Highlights Push For Media Access To Honolulu Police Scanners.
Inside Radio - Tennessee
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The threat of a tsunami in Hawaii on Wednesday is calling attention to an effort by broadcasters in Honolulu to regain access to police scanner information. Media outlets have been unable to access police and fire scanner radio communications...
The best new TV shows to stream in August
The Sydney Morning Herald
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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...