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Jason Momoa Assembled the “Avengers” of Hawaiian Culture and History for His Acclaimed Apple TV+ Historical Series
Collider
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August 16, 2025
Summary Luciane Buchanan and Moses Goods sat with Steve Weintraub to discuss the upcoming Chief of War. Buchanan and Goods praise shows like Shōgun for kicking down doors for them. A difficult shooting schedule was worth it for an impressive final...
90 Day Fiancé’s Julia Trubkina in Bikini Says “Hello Hawaii”
Celebwell - Florida
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August 16, 2025
Julia Trubkina is heating up Honolulu in her bikini. This week, the 90 Day Fiancé and 90 Day Happily Ever After reality star shared a bunch of vacation photos from Hawaii. “Hello🏝Hawaii 🌺🤙🥰#90dayhappilyeverafter #brandonandjulia,” she captioned...
How Jason Momoa's 'Chief of War' Is the Most Accurate Hawaiian TV Show Ever
Movie Web
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August 16, 2025
Apple TV+'s Chief of War stands as a rare production that refuses to compromise on cultural integrity. Set in the late 18th century, during the political unification of the Hawaiian Islands, the series brings to the screen a narrative that is...
Alliance Française, BHGSP host soulful evening of Hawaiian guitar music
United News of Bangladesh
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Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Hawaiian Guitar Shilpi Parishad (BHGSP), hosted a captivating musical programme titled 'An Evening of Hawaiian Guitar' on Saturday at its Auditorium Nouvelle Vague in the...
How many Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Tuscaloosa County schools in 2023-24 school year?
Tuscaloosa Leader - Alabama
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August 16, 2025
Arcadia Elementary School 0 342 -- Big Sandy Elementary 0 475 -- Brookwood Elementary School 0 542 -- Brookwood High School 0 1,020 -- Brookwood Middle School 0 769 -- Buhl Elementary School 0 182 -- Central Elementary School 0 250 -- Central High...
How many Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Mobile County schools in 2023-24 school year?
Mobile Courant - Alabama
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August 16, 2025
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy 0 385 -- Acceleration Preparatory Academy 0 294 -- Alabama Destinations Career Academy 0 1,407 -- Allentown Elementary School 0 772 -- Alma Bryant High School 0 1,541 -- Anna F. Booth Elementary School 0 385 --...
Honolulu cracks down on golf course encampments
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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August 16, 2025
The city Department of Enterprise Services is cracking down on homeless encampments at the Ala Wai Golf Course with new signage marking the grassy perimeter — where homeless encampments have existed for years — as private property. The new signs...
Jason Momoa's Guide to Hawaii for First-Time Visitors: Favorite Islands, Where to Go, and More
Tempo.co
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August 16, 2025
FOR Jason Momoa, there is no place like Hawaii in the world. Despite often traveling and living elsewhere, there is always an extraordinary moment when he returns home. He shares his favorite islands and must-visit destinations for tourists...
How many Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Sioux County schools for 2023-24 school year?
NW Iowa News
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August 16, 2025
McKenzie Snow, Director of Iowa Department of Education | https://educate.iowa.gov/aboutMcKenzie Snow, Director of Iowa Department of Education | https://educate.iowa.gov/about There were nine Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in...
$50 to Pono Hawaiian Grill
Good Times - California
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August 15, 2025
Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz. Pono Hawaiian Grill is downtown’s premiere island style escape and oasis featuring 15 craft beers on tap, Full tropical island style bar, Island style street...
Bridging Education and Service: BYU Political Science Student’s Impactful Internship in Samoa
Samoa Global News
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August 15, 2025
By Ruveni Yabakivou, BYU University Student Writer. From the moment Taylor James Lagaaia stepped into the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labor in Samoa (MCIL), he knew it wouldn’t just be an internship – he was taking steps into the future he...
Arizona assistant coaches feel 'culture change' under Brent Brennan
The Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona defensive backs assistant coaches Dakari Monroe and Jamie Feldermann’s coaching journeys aligned for the 2025 season, but their paths to Tucson are different. One played football at every level, while the other dove into the coaching realm...
Baguio’s Beloved Mile Hi Comes Back as a Cultural Haven
Out of Town Blog
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August 15, 2025
BBZ Group revitalizes Baguio’s iconic space, transforming it into a center for food, art, community, and tradition. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines, — The historic Mile Hi complex inside Camp John Hay is making a comeback after being nonoperational for...
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine’s Hakas returns with energy and a smile
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 15, 2025
Tali Hakas can expect opening night of this volleyball season to be much less stressful than her last one. A year after returning to Hawaii roughly 48 hours before opening serve, the 5-foot-11 junior hitter from Israel got back from playing for...
Immigration News Today: Judge Orders Health Department to Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With Deportation Officials
Documented - New York
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August 15, 2025
Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here. Washington, D.C. Judge...
LGBTQ+ community raises concerns over federal rollbacks of funding and rights
Hawaii News Now
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August 15, 2025
KAPOLEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Members of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ community say they’ve made big strides in recent years. But they’re now concerned and alarmed that many of those strides are being walked back. “Every day we wake up and there’s some new threat...
After Criticisms Of Jason Momoa's "Chief Of War" Not Being In English, This Native Hawaiian Woman Explained The Power And Importance Of The Hawaiian Language In The Show
Buzzfeed
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August 15, 2025
"Having the show in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi also brings cultural authenticity, allowing viewers to experience the story through the same lens and worldview our kūpuna (ancestors) did, instead of filtering it through English for outside convenience. It...
Hawaii involved in 27 lawsuits against Trump administration
Hawaii News Now
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August 15, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said Thursday that Hawaii is now involved in 27 lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s administration. Lopez said her office is fighting against attempts to “control states’ rights,”...
Local eateries to face off in Honolulu’s ‘Battle of the Bao’ contest
Hawaii News Now
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August 15, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In celebration of National Bao Day, some of Hawaii’s top Chinese eateries will face off for “Battle of the Bao” later this month. Hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, American Savings Bank and Trust for...
Weekend things to do: Gabriel Iglesias, Hawaiian luau, Steak House Night & a new Tiramisu Espresso Martini
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 15, 2025
Here we are in South Florida in the middle of August, the dead of summer, when there’s nothing going on. Oh, wait. This is a great weekend for music, from big shows (The Who and The Weeknd) to superior local talent (Joel DaSilva). There are...