Island Images: August 2016
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Duffy, left, and ShelliMay posed for photos Monday while being introduced as new characters at the Disney Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina. The Aulani, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, also added Daisy Duck and Pluto to its lineup of characters.
Duffy, left, and ShelliMay posed for photos Monday while being introduced as new characters at the Disney Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina. The Aulani, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, also added Daisy Duck and Pluto to its lineup of characters.
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There was a private student and family tour of the new 2-3 grade level facilities at Punahou School. This renovation is the final stages in a comprehensive 10+ year redesign of the Junior School and is specifically designed to enable a different model of learning. This is (l-r) Ke'alohi Young (7), Cali Asato (7) and Calais Nobuhara (17, senior) having fun with each other in one of the second grade classrooms.
There was a private student and family tour of the new 2-3 grade level facilities at Punahou School. This renovation is the final stages in a comprehensive 10+ year redesign of the Junior School and is specifically designed to enable a different model of learning. This is (l-r) Ke'alohi Young (7), Cali Asato (7) and Calais Nobuhara (17, senior) having fun with each other in one of the second grade classrooms.
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At the Manoa Valley District Park, Pop Warner football players gather for a practice. Kolea Macalino puts his head into a blocking apparatus.
At the Manoa Valley District Park, Pop Warner football players gather for a practice. Kolea Macalino puts his head into a blocking apparatus.
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A woman using her smartphone was followed by her shadow Monday as she walked along North King Street.
A woman using her smartphone was followed by her shadow Monday as she walked along North King Street.
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Volunteers, nonprofit groups and government agencies cleared 16 tons of marine debris along 22 miles of Molokai's north shore this summer.
Volunteers, nonprofit groups and government agencies cleared 16 tons of marine debris along 22 miles of Molokai's north shore this summer.
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Ellaine Rivera of Kalihi was reflected in a mirror Sunday while perusing jewelry by Laha'ole Designs with her husband, Darren, during the 2016 Made in Hawaii Festival at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
Ellaine Rivera of Kalihi was reflected in a mirror Sunday while perusing jewelry by Laha'ole Designs with her husband, Darren, during the 2016 Made in Hawaii Festival at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
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A woman basked in the shallows Sunday at Duke Kahanamoku beach in Waikiki.
A woman basked in the shallows Sunday at Duke Kahanamoku beach in Waikiki.
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Andy Cole worked on a set of nested bowls in milo wood on Saturday during the annual Honolulu Woodturners show outside Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse. After his initial carving to separate the bowls, he lets the wood dry for a year be- fore he finishes up. Proceeds from the sale of certain pieces at the show this year went to Family Promise of Hawai'i, a group that helps homeless families.
Andy Cole worked on a set of nested bowls in milo wood on Saturday during the annual Honolulu Woodturners show outside Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse. After his initial carving to separate the bowls, he lets the wood dry for a year be- fore he finishes up. Proceeds from the sale of certain pieces at the show this year went to Family Promise of Hawai'i, a group that helps homeless families.
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A rainbow, echoed by another, stretched from Roosevelt High School to the MottSmith Laniloa condo as rain clouds rolled through on Wednesday afternoon.
A rainbow, echoed by another, stretched from Roosevelt High School to the MottSmith Laniloa condo as rain clouds rolled through on Wednesday afternoon.
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A Mallard duck vied with koi for handouts from visitors at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on Wednesday.
A Mallard duck vied with koi for handouts from visitors at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on Wednesday.
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A solo paddler made his way up the Ala Wai Canal on Tuesday evening.
A solo paddler made his way up the Ala Wai Canal on Tuesday evening.
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Maya Uyehara carried a 12-foot net along the wall near Magic Island on Tuesday evening. Uyehara has been fishing for about 40 years and now shares his knowl- edge with fellow church members and people who take a genuine interest in learning how to fish.
Maya Uyehara carried a 12-foot net along the wall near Magic Island on Tuesday evening. Uyehara has been fishing for about 40 years and now shares his knowl- edge with fellow church members and people who take a genuine interest in learning how to fish.
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A man walked along Monsarrat Avenue in Waikiki on Monday.
A man walked along Monsarrat Avenue in Waikiki on Monday.
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A cat peered from a building on Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday.
A cat peered from a building on Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday.
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Children played with bubbles at Kapiolani Park on Sunday near Publics surf break during Na Kama Kai's Ocean Safety & Conservation Awareness Clinic. The group says its clinic's mission is to "connect our keiki with the kai (sea) and nurture a deep sense of aloha and kuleana for their natural environment." The next Ocean Safety & Conservation Awareness Clinic will be held Sept. 11 at Kahana Bay Beach Park.
Children played with bubbles at Kapiolani Park on Sunday near Publics surf break during Na Kama Kai's Ocean Safety & Conservation Awareness Clinic. The group says its clinic's mission is to "connect our keiki with the kai (sea) and nurture a deep sense of aloha and kuleana for their natural environment." The next Ocean Safety & Conservation Awareness Clinic will be held Sept. 11 at Kahana Bay Beach Park.
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A reflection from a side-view mirror captured the frustration of a young man stuck in gridlock traffic Friday while riding in the back of a pickup truck on Date Street.
A reflection from a side-view mirror captured the frustration of a young man stuck in gridlock traffic Friday while riding in the back of a pickup truck on Date Street.
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New owner Lisa Lee was busy handing out free lunches Thursday at New Diner's Drive-In on North King Street at its grand opening under new management.
New owner Lisa Lee was busy handing out free lunches Thursday at New Diner's Drive-In on North King Street at its grand opening under new management.
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An intermediate school football player headed in after practice at 'Iolani School on Friday.
An intermediate school football player headed in after practice at 'Iolani School on Friday.
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A man enjoyed the late-afternoon setting sun on his lanai at the Harbor Court apartment building on Friday in Honolulu.
A man enjoyed the late-afternoon setting sun on his lanai at the Harbor Court apartment building on Friday in Honolulu.
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A man is silhouetted against a bright yellow wall while walking along Waialae Avenue.
A man is silhouetted against a bright yellow wall while walking along Waialae Avenue.
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The Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service held at Izumo Taishakyo Mission concluded with the ringing of the Hiroshima Peace Bell on Saturday. The bell was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii in 1985 by the Hirsoshima Prefectural Government and is a replica of the one located on ground zero in Hiroshima.
The Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service held at Izumo Taishakyo Mission concluded with the ringing of the Hiroshima Peace Bell on Saturday. The bell was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii in 1985 by the Hirsoshima Prefectural Government and is a replica of the one located on ground zero in Hiroshima.
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Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans having fun. This is (l-r) Kelsie Kikuchi, Erin Worrell, Rachael Pettit and Shannon Kikuchi (Kelsie’s sister) finding the Pokemon. (the web site says) Pokémon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka‘ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokémon GO Fest. Pokémon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokémon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the area’s surrounding Pokéstops throughout the entire event.
Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans having fun. This is (l-r) Kelsie Kikuchi, Erin Worrell, Rachael Pettit and Shannon Kikuchi (Kelsie’s sister) finding the Pokemon. (the web site says) Pokémon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka‘ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokémon GO Fest. Pokémon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokémon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the area’s surrounding Pokéstops throughout the entire event.
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These are the Pokemon Go girls, (l-r) Shaereen Esteban with her 4 year old son, Paetyn, Catherine Alviar, Malia Preza and Janae Lee. (as the web site says) Pokémon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka‘ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokémon GO Fest! Pokémon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokémon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the area’s surrounding Pokéstops throughout the entire event.
These are the Pokemon Go girls, (l-r) Shaereen Esteban with her 4 year old son, Paetyn, Catherine Alviar, Malia Preza and Janae Lee. (as the web site says) Pokémon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka‘ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokémon GO Fest! Pokémon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokémon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the area’s surrounding Pokéstops throughout the entire event.
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Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans. This is on the corner of Coral and Auahi streets. (the web site says) Pokemon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka'ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokemon GO Fest. Pokemon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokemon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the areas surrounding Pokestops throughout the entire event.
Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans. This is on the corner of Coral and Auahi streets. (the web site says) Pokemon GO has taken Hawaii by storm, and SALT at Our Kaka'ako celebrated this massive phenomenon with the Hawaii Pokemon GO Fest. Pokemon GO trainers and fans of the game were invited to the fun filled event, which featured tons of Pokemon themed activities and food for friends and families of all ages to enjoy. Lures were being dropped every 30 minutes at all of the areas surrounding Pokestops throughout the entire event.
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COURTESY U.S. NAVY
The Pearl Harbor-based submarine USS Bremerton greeted a new commanding officer last week. Cmdr. Travis Zettel, left, succeeded Cmdr. Wesley Bringham on Friday as captain of the nuclear-powered attack sub. During the ceremony Bring- ham received a Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. Tim Rexrode, commander of Submarine Squadron 1. Bringham's new job is deputy commander of the squadron.
The Pearl Harbor-based submarine USS Bremerton greeted a new commanding officer last week. Cmdr. Travis Zettel, left, succeeded Cmdr. Wesley Bringham on Friday as captain of the nuclear-powered attack sub. During the ceremony Bring- ham received a Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. Tim Rexrode, commander of Submarine Squadron 1. Bringham's new job is deputy commander of the squadron.
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Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans Saturday during the SALT at Our Kakaako Hawaii Pokemon GO Fest, which featured entertainment, food and Pokemon-themed activities for all ages.
Kakaako was crowded with Pokemon fans Saturday during the SALT at Our Kakaako Hawaii Pokemon GO Fest, which featured entertainment, food and Pokemon-themed activities for all ages.
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Keith McDonald enjoyed an Aloha Friday with his daughters Thalia, 5, and Farrah, 3 (in striped top), at the playground at Kapolei Regional Park.
Keith McDonald enjoyed an Aloha Friday with his daughters Thalia, 5, and Farrah, 3 (in striped top), at the playground at Kapolei Regional Park.
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Bishop Daiya Amano performed a blessing at the Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service held at Izumo Taishakyo Mission on Saturday. The ceremony honored the victims of the World War II atomic bombings of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and Nagasaki two days later.
Bishop Daiya Amano performed a blessing at the Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service held at Izumo Taishakyo Mission on Saturday. The ceremony honored the victims of the World War II atomic bombings of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and Nagasaki two days later.
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Tyde Farley, 6, tossed a football with his older brother, Skye, at Pounders Beach in Laie on Wednesday afternoon.
Tyde Farley, 6, tossed a football with his older brother, Skye, at Pounders Beach in Laie on Wednesday afternoon.
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A surfer enjoyed a wave during sunset Monday at Kakaako Waterfront Park.
A surfer enjoyed a wave during sunset Monday at Kakaako Waterfront Park.
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A ride that was set up for the annual Kaimuki High School Carnival last weekend seemed Monday to have its sight set on St. Louis Heights.
A ride that was set up for the annual Kaimuki High School Carnival last weekend seemed Monday to have its sight set on St. Louis Heights.
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Mazzy Young, 3, held onto her mother, Melissa, as they perused bonsai plants Sunday during the Bonsai and Plant Fair by Oahu Bonsai Ohana held at Washing- ton Intermediate School in Moiliili.
Mazzy Young, 3, held onto her mother, Melissa, as they perused bonsai plants Sunday during the Bonsai and Plant Fair by Oahu Bonsai Ohana held at Washing- ton Intermediate School in Moiliili.
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COURTESY HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
The Kilauea lava flow known as 61G continued to pour into the ocean Sunday. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the flow from Puu Oo remains active on Kilauea's south flank. The entry point at Kamokuna has widened in the past week, now spanning 787 feet, the observatory said. A breakout occurred on the eastern edge of the flow on the pali Friday night, but it was short-lived, scientists said.
The Kilauea lava flow known as 61G continued to pour into the ocean Sunday. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the flow from Puu Oo remains active on Kilauea's south flank. The entry point at Kamokuna has widened in the past week, now spanning 787 feet, the observatory said. A breakout occurred on the eastern edge of the flow on the pali Friday night, but it was short-lived, scientists said.
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