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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...
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...
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...
The Naked Gun Features A Perfect Cameo That's Just For The Fans
/FILM - Indiana
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August 2, 2025
This post contains spoilers for "The Naked Gun" (2025). Other than starring in the beloved sitcom "Cheers" as fact-spouting mailman Cliff Clavin, actor John Ratzenberger is probably best known for making repeated voice cameos in the many films of...
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...
Max Holloway Reveals How Dustin Poirier’s Louisiana Crowd Nearly Derailed His UFC 318 Victory
Essentially Sports
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August 1, 2025
If revenge in MMA had a face, it would look a lot like Max Holloway at UFC 318. In the main event against longtime rival Dustin Poirier, the reigning BMF champion didn’t just defend his title—he shattered ‘The Diamond’s dream of retiring with a...
Trump signs executive order to revitalize the Presidential Fitness Test
NBC News
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July 31, 2025
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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...
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,...
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...
Top Hawaii high school football DLs, who will have best 2025 season? Vote
Sports Illustrated - New York
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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...
Tri-county athletes leading softball squad at World Series
Tri-County Times - Michigan
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Five tri-county athletes from two area schools are getting a chance to play in the World Series — the Senior League Softball World Series that is. Lake Fenton players Laureena Baehl, Elizabeth Lawrence and Avery Heil and Fenton players Ally...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:54 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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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...
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
Honolulu Magazine
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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....
Tsunami Warning Revealed Gaps in Hawaii Evacuation Plans
Government Technology
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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...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:29 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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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
The Maui News - Hawaii
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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 Eurasian Times
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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...
Rainbow Warriors will travel on charter flights after deal reached with Hawaiian Airlines
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 31, 2025
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...
Hawaii keeps the vibes high as tsunami waves follow massive Russia quake: Watch
Mint
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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...