The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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