Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Saturday, November 23, 2024 73° Today's Paper

Photo Galleries

Hawaii this week — in 16 pictures

A collection of photos shot by Honolulu Star-Advertiser staff from April 2-8, 2022.

By Craig T. Kojima, Jamm Aquino and Cindy Ellen Russell

April 8, 2022

Hawaii Photos

1/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Hawaiian Airlines employees toss Genki Balls into the Ala Wai Canal, Saturday, April 2, in Honolulu. The balls contain bacteria that digests and oxygenates sludge in the canal. 5,000 Genki Balls were tossed into the Ala Wai as part of a Genki Ala Wai Project and Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako event.See related coverage
2/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Kunja Lee beats a traditional Korean drum, or janggu, during a musical get together at Ala Moana Regional Park on Sunday, April 3. Lee, along with other percussionists, gather twice a week at the park to play Korean folk music together.
3/16
Swipe or click to see more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Lifeguards Missy Lauret and Crystal Tamura clean up Big Bird for an Easter Sunday gathering at Manoa District Park on Monday, April 4.
4/16
Swipe or click to see more

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Mokulele pilots Capt. Nate McBride, right, and Capt. Eric Memmott, on screen middle, talk with Sen. Lynne DeCoite at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Monday, April 4, in Honolulu. The Federal Aviation Agency and the State of Hawaii recognized the two pilots for leading a life-saving rescue effort at the Hana Airport following the crash of a private plane in January.See related coverage
5/16
Swipe or click to see more

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Central Pacific Bank branch manager Mat Shibata carefully puts away surfer Carissa Moore’s 2020 Olympic gold medal on Monday, April 4, in Honolulu. CPB is displaying Moore’s gold medal in its main branch lobby in the Central Pacific Plaza on King Street in Downtown Honolulu every weekday in April from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6/16
Swipe or click to see more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Nahe Bailon blows bubbles from her car before beginning her afternoon shift at work on Monday, April 4, at Manoa District Park.
7/16
Swipe or click to see more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Valeriya Kamphaus, a member of Hawaii’s Ukrainian community, joins Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani and the Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise for a peace pole dedication at Mililani High School on Tuesday, April 5.See related coverage
8/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi bows after a speech at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Tuesday, April 5. JATA brought a delegation to Hawaii this week for meetings with local government and tourism officials. See related coverage
9/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Kama'oku Kauhale, a tiny home village for homeless people, held a ceremony in Kalaeloa to welcome new residents and acknowledge government officials, local leaders and agencies who partnered on the project. Shoni Kaeo, who recently moved into one of the units and is now the Chair of the Resident Council, is pictured at the facility on Wednesday, April 6. See related coverage
10/16
Swipe or click to see more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Sergeant First Class Peter Go, left, and Master Sergeant Kris Kaopuiki from the Army Reserve's 9th Mission Support Command hold signs in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 6, in front of the state Capitol.See related coverage
11/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Kumulokahi Elks Club assistant coach Paul Lee (center) instructs youth paddlers at Magic Island on Wednesday, April 6. The club hopes to have crews ready for the Na Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a regatta competitions.
12/16
Swipe or click to see more

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Seven-year-old Alex plays on a jungle gym on Thursday, April 7, in Waipio.
13/16
Swipe or click to see more

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Maryknoll catcher Noah Hata (4) tries to run down Kamehameha infielder Pono Nakano (10) to third base during the fifth inning of an ILH baseball game on Thursday, April 7, in Waipio.See related coverage
14/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

University of Hawaii tight end Landon Sims catches a pass at practice on Thursday, April 7.See related coverage
15/16
Swipe or click to see more

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Red Hill Elementary School preschool student Jacob Torres, 4, washes his hands before lunch on Thursday, April 7, in Honolulu. Red Hill Elementary School is affected by the Navy's water contamination crisis.
16/16
Swipe or click to see more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Water taps are back on at Lt. Horace Meek Hickam Elementary School, one of the schools affected by Navy's water contamination crisis. Pictured is first grade student John Cantelu drinking bottled water after recess, Friday, April 8.
Previous Gallery
Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station
Next Gallery
Xander Cabales named Hawaii's 2022 Children’s Miracle Network Champion

More Photo Galleries

Subscriber Favorites

Flip through MidWeek online

Looking Back


Honolulu Local Business Guide