The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

Oprah Winfrey denies blocking people fleeing tsunami in Hawaii from accessing ‘Oprah’s Road’

Oprah Winfrey doesn’t even own the road

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Why the Pacific tsunami was smaller than expected – a geologist explains

The earthquake near the east coast of the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia on July 30 2025 generated tsunami waves that have reached Hawaii and coastal areas of the US mainland. The earthquake’s magnitude of 8.8 is significant, potentially making it one of the largest quakes ever recorded.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Oprah Did Not Close Road Amid Maui Tsunami Evacuation — Here's What Really Happened

Oprah Winfrey did not refuse to open her private road during Hawaii's tsunami warning, as viral posts suggested. Police and FEMA confirm the road was open and managed to help evacuate residents, allowing 50 cars at a time.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025

2004 Tsunami Remembered As Waikiki Hotel Evacuates Guests To Top Floors - Could It Happen Again?

Waikiki hotel guests were evacuated after a powerful quake off Russia's coast. The event echoed 2004's deadly tsunami and tested Hawaii's updated warning systems.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025

Hawaii tsunami: Oprah Winfrey responds after locals accuse her of blocking evacuation route

The 71-year-old media mogul owns a stretch of road connecting Wailea to Kula via an inland route

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far

A magnitude 8.8 quake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings as far away as the US West Coast.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025

“Rich People Are Shameless”: Oprah At The Center Of Controversy Over Use Of Her Private Road

Oprah slammed for allegedly refusing to open the private road in Maui to tsunami evacuees.

Bored Panda · Jul 30, 2025

Watch the video: First tsunami waves hit Hawaii after powerful earthquake triggers warnings

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

Euronews · Jul 30, 2025

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest advice after tsunami hits Pacific Island

Waves as high as 5.7ft have hit the coast of Hawaii, as airports shut down operations on some islands

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Evacuation orders across California and Alaska after massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning

The first waves reached Alaska and Hawaii early Wednesday morning, with other Western U.S. states bracing for impact

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025