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Protest held at State Capitol over Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel contamination

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About 250 joined in a “die-in,” lying on the grounds of the State Capitol Friday afternoon to protest the Navy’s handling of the fuel contamination at Red Hill of its potable water supply which has sickened some military members and their families.
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A statue of Queen Liliuokalani stands tall in the middle of protest signs.
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A statue of Queen Liliuokalani stands tall in the middle of protest signs.
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Friday's rally called for Red Hill to be shut down entirely by the U.S. Navy during a protest at the Capitol.
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Friday's rally called for Red Hill to be shut down entirely by the U.S. Navy during a protest at the Capitol.
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Friday's rally called for Red Hill to be shut down entirely by the U.S. Navy during a protest at the Capitol.
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Kamanamaikalani Beamer of Aina Aloha Economic Futures speaks to the crowd on Friday.
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Healani Sonoda-Pale of Ka Lahui Hawaii delivers a speech to the crowd on Friday.
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Mikey Inouye of Oahu Water Protectors, rallies crowd on Friday.
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Jamaica Osorio, a University of Hawaii professor of indigenous politics, kisses her daughter, Kaleiwohi, following the rally. At right is Osorio’s wife, Malia.
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Jamaica Osorio, a University of Hawaii professor of indigenous politics, sang Aloha O’e while the audience lay down.
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Jamaica Osorio, a University of Hawaii professor of indigenous politics, sang Aloha O’e while the audience lay down.
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Attendees lay down and staged a die-in on Friday.
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Attendees lay down and staged a die-in on Friday.
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Attendees lay down and staged a die-in on Friday.

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