Island images: November 2017
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COURTESY MITCH'S SUSHI BAR
Former President Barack Obama made an appearance for dinner Saturday at Mitch's Sushi Bar on Ohohia Street near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The restaurant posted two photos on its Facebook page of Obama wearing a black bomber jacket while posing with the staff. In one photo he grasped a large knife in his right hand. The caption said, "Our newest sushi chef! After 8 years in the offi ce he's up to a new challenge." Obama was also seen at Mid-Pacifi c Country Club on Sunday morning. The golf club posted a photo of Obama wearing a turquoise polo shirt and dark blue shorts, holding a club. It was not clear when Obama returned to the islands or how long he intends to stay.
Former President Barack Obama made an appearance for dinner Saturday at Mitch's Sushi Bar on Ohohia Street near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The restaurant posted two photos on its Facebook page of Obama wearing a black bomber jacket while posing with the staff. In one photo he grasped a large knife in his right hand. The caption said, "Our newest sushi chef! After 8 years in the offi ce he's up to a new challenge." Obama was also seen at Mid-Pacifi c Country Club on Sunday morning. The golf club posted a photo of Obama wearing a turquoise polo shirt and dark blue shorts, holding a club. It was not clear when Obama returned to the islands or how long he intends to stay.
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Hector Semitara holds a Japanese fi shing fl oat that his father, Larry Semitara, found in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands while working on a ship with NOAA in the mid-'60s. The fl oat is over a foot in diameter with its netting intact. Semitara was set up with his collectibles for sale Sunday during the Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show at the Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites.
Hector Semitara holds a Japanese fi shing fl oat that his father, Larry Semitara, found in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands while working on a ship with NOAA in the mid-'60s. The fl oat is over a foot in diameter with its netting intact. Semitara was set up with his collectibles for sale Sunday during the Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show at the Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites.
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Honolulu firefighters responded to a house fire next to Kalani High School along Kalanianaole Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Westbound traffic along the highway was slow due to lane closures by emergency responders.
Honolulu firefighters responded to a house fire next to Kalani High School along Kalanianaole Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Westbound traffic along the highway was slow due to lane closures by emergency responders.
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Honolulu firefighters responded to a house fire next to Kalani High School along Kalanianaole Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Westbound traffic along the highway was slow due to lane closures by emergency responders.
Honolulu firefighters responded to a house fire next to Kalani High School along Kalanianaole Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Westbound traffic along the highway was slow due to lane closures by emergency responders.
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Zachary-Alan Kim played his ukulele Monday at the Diamond Head Lookout with his cousin Chelsea Hayashi singing along. Both remember playing music and singing at family camp when they were younger.
Zachary-Alan Kim played his ukulele Monday at the Diamond Head Lookout with his cousin Chelsea Hayashi singing along. Both remember playing music and singing at family camp when they were younger.
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A person took a moment to rest Friday next to Tuck Langland's bronze sculpture "Resting Dancer," which is installed in the lawn fronting the Neil Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu.
A person took a moment to rest Friday next to Tuck Langland's bronze sculpture "Resting Dancer," which is installed in the lawn fronting the Neil Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu.
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The giant Santa Claus at Ala Moana Center was already up on Sunday, appearing a bit dwarfed by its new neighbor, the Park Lane condominiums.
The giant Santa Claus at Ala Moana Center was already up on Sunday, appearing a bit dwarfed by its new neighbor, the Park Lane condominiums.
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A Kiawe tree was being cut down Tuesday at Kapiolani Park along Kalakaua Avenue.
A Kiawe tree was being cut down Tuesday at Kapiolani Park along Kalakaua Avenue.
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Cyclists made their way around the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain on Kalakaua Avenue near Kapiolani Park Wednesday morning.
Cyclists made their way around the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain on Kalakaua Avenue near Kapiolani Park Wednesday morning.
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King tides were in force Wednesday, raising water levels about 5 inches above normal, flooding part of Ahua Street in Mapunapuna.
King tides were in force Wednesday, raising water levels about 5 inches above normal, flooding part of Ahua Street in Mapunapuna.
11/19
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Pedestrians and vehicles dealt with salt water on the street, which sometimes occurs in the area when the sea level rises.
Pedestrians and vehicles dealt with salt water on the street, which sometimes occurs in the area when the sea level rises.
12/19
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Rex Freitas with two of the larger Funko collectibles in his display, "Marvin the Martian" is a 24-inch figure, at left and the Funko mascot, Freddy Funko on the tabletop, a 41-inch figure, at right. Freitas was one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
Rex Freitas with two of the larger Funko collectibles in his display, "Marvin the Martian" is a 24-inch figure, at left and the Funko mascot, Freddy Funko on the tabletop, a 41-inch figure, at right. Freitas was one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
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Dale G. Cripps, a jeweler by trade but a collector of vintage toys, shows a vintage, made in Japan, Apollo Lunar Module that is battery operated with working lights, sounds, motion, spinning antenna and an astronaut that emerges from the "Eagle" lunar module. Cripps was one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
Dale G. Cripps, a jeweler by trade but a collector of vintage toys, shows a vintage, made in Japan, Apollo Lunar Module that is battery operated with working lights, sounds, motion, spinning antenna and an astronaut that emerges from the "Eagle" lunar module. Cripps was one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
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Tucker Torigoe of Tucker's Toys & Collectibles holds an armful of Godzillas as one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
Tucker Torigoe of Tucker's Toys & Collectibles holds an armful of Godzillas as one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
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Kent Young - trader, reseller, Star Wars fan - at his vendor table with a large Imperial AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) Vehicle on display as one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
Kent Young - trader, reseller, Star Wars fan - at his vendor table with a large Imperial AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) Vehicle on display as one of over 50 vendors of pops, action figures, Hot Wheels, vintage toys, comics and other collectibles at the Hawaii Toy Fair at Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom, Sunday, November 5, 2017.
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The Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival's "Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday" was held Sunday at the Bishop Museum. The event marked the last day of the festival and featured celebrity chefs, artisans, workshops, food and entertainment. Pictured at center is Cella Spengler, 10, who participated in the Queen's Health Systems "Celebrity Chef Fitness Challenge" jump rope competition.
The Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival's "Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday" was held Sunday at the Bishop Museum. The event marked the last day of the festival and featured celebrity chefs, artisans, workshops, food and entertainment. Pictured at center is Cella Spengler, 10, who participated in the Queen's Health Systems "Celebrity Chef Fitness Challenge" jump rope competition.
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A man swimming was seen against a blue sky Saturday in the elevated pool at the Anaha at Ward Village condominium in Honolulu.
A man swimming was seen against a blue sky Saturday in the elevated pool at the Anaha at Ward Village condominium in Honolulu.
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COURTESY UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Activity continued steadily in the lava pond in the west pit of Pu'u O'o on Wednesday at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii island. While making observations at Pu'u O'o, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists witnessed a small rockfall from the western wall, causing spattering. The rockfall briefl y disturbed the pond's surface. Rockfalls into the lava pond are fairly common because the unstable west pit rim and walls have many loose rocks, overhanging ledges and cracks. Pu'u O'o has been active since 1983.
Activity continued steadily in the lava pond in the west pit of Pu'u O'o on Wednesday at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii island. While making observations at Pu'u O'o, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists witnessed a small rockfall from the western wall, causing spattering. The rockfall briefl y disturbed the pond's surface. Rockfalls into the lava pond are fairly common because the unstable west pit rim and walls have many loose rocks, overhanging ledges and cracks. Pu'u O'o has been active since 1983.
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Ashley Ferreira, the daughter of Castle & Cooke employees, who testifi ed at three state land-use hearings, left; Harry Saunders, president of Castle & Cooke Hawaii; Gov. David Ige; David Murdock, owner of Castle & Cooke; and Mayor Kirk Caldwell took part in a lei untying for the long-awaited Koa Ridge groundbreaking ceremony and blessing Thursday.
Ashley Ferreira, the daughter of Castle & Cooke employees, who testifi ed at three state land-use hearings, left; Harry Saunders, president of Castle & Cooke Hawaii; Gov. David Ige; David Murdock, owner of Castle & Cooke; and Mayor Kirk Caldwell took part in a lei untying for the long-awaited Koa Ridge groundbreaking ceremony and blessing Thursday.
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