Island Images: May 2016
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This is Batman taking a selfie. Inside the costume is Martin Arellano. He is at the Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
This is Batman taking a selfie. Inside the costume is Martin Arellano. He is at the Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
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Lelau Loto jumped a 6-foot wall as part of a physical test for the San Jose Police Department recruitment team Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The SJPD recruiters have been testing about 50 candidates with drills such as dragging a 160-pound dummy, endurance running and wall jumping. Thursday was the last day of testing.
Lelau Loto jumped a 6-foot wall as part of a physical test for the San Jose Police Department recruitment team Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The SJPD recruiters have been testing about 50 candidates with drills such as dragging a 160-pound dummy, endurance running and wall jumping. Thursday was the last day of testing.
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Four-year-old Aiden Kinoshita enjoys a ride atop Kanoa, who is guided by equestrian Sophia Bubash, 12, left, during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Four-year-old Aiden Kinoshita enjoys a ride atop Kanoa, who is guided by equestrian Sophia Bubash, 12, left, during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Six-year-old Zelah Okuhata pets Geronimo, a two-year-old miniature horse, during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Six-year-old Zelah Okuhata pets Geronimo, a two-year-old miniature horse, during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Equestrians Steph Scoville, left, atop quarterhorse Juanito rides alongside Rebecca Johnson, atop quarterhorse Missy, in a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Equestrians Steph Scoville, left, atop quarterhorse Juanito rides alongside Rebecca Johnson, atop quarterhorse Missy, in a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Equestrians Steph Scoville, left, and Rebecca Johnson ride atop quarterhorse Juanito as fellow quarterhorse Missy gallops alongside in a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Equestrians Steph Scoville, left, and Rebecca Johnson ride atop quarterhorse Juanito as fellow quarterhorse Missy gallops alongside in a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Equestrian Steph Scoville shares a loving moment with quarterhorse Juanito after a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Equestrian Steph Scoville shares a loving moment with quarterhorse Juanito after a riding exhibition during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Seven-year-old Liv Delgado enjoys a cold shave ice while donning her paniolo hat during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
Seven-year-old Liv Delgado enjoys a cold shave ice while donning her paniolo hat during the 2016 annual Horse Show and County Fair fundraiser to benefit the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Waimanalo Polo Field in Waimanalo.
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Ocean Kaowili played a stand-up bass while sitting down during a set with Del Beazley and Halehaku Seabury at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
Ocean Kaowili played a stand-up bass while sitting down during a set with Del Beazley and Halehaku Seabury at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
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Guests lined up for ono grinds at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
Guests lined up for ono grinds at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
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La Vonne Richardson took a group shot of (l-r) Janel Romero (Mrs. Leeward Oahu) Anuhea Keene (Ms. Teen Hawaii) Pomaikaʻi Lyman (Mrs. Hawaiʻi) and Kim Kealoha-Ho (Mrs. Leeward Oahu) at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Lymanwho will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The pāʻina featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
La Vonne Richardson took a group shot of (l-r) Janel Romero (Mrs. Leeward Oahu) Anuhea Keene (Ms. Teen Hawaii) Pomaikaʻi Lyman (Mrs. Hawaiʻi) and Kim Kealoha-Ho (Mrs. Leeward Oahu) at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Lymanwho will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The pāʻina featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau, free Lomilomi and more.
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Noweo Kai relaxed as she received a free lomilomi at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau and more.
Noweo Kai relaxed as she received a free lomilomi at the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd. The celebration featured local musicians, vendors, hālau performances, lūʻau and more.
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Aunty Dez Terry and Peter Terry from Papakolea Finest Hawaiian Food prepared chicken long rice, squid lūau, lomilomi salmon, kālua pig, and more for the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd.
Aunty Dez Terry and Peter Terry from Papakolea Finest Hawaiian Food prepared chicken long rice, squid lūau, lomilomi salmon, kālua pig, and more for the Papakōlea Pāʻina benefit on Saturday. The event was held for Pomaikaʻi Lyman, Mrs. Hawaiʻi 2016, who will be representing Hawaiʻi in the Mrs. International pageant in Jacksonville, Florida on July 22nd and 23rd.
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This is Raiden Barrientos (5) dressed as BB-8, the droid in Star Wars. His mother, Diana Rabanal is kneeling behind him on the left (with the big glasses. They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) that is being held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundance.
This is Raiden Barrientos (5) dressed as BB-8, the droid in Star Wars. His mother, Diana Rabanal is kneeling behind him on the left (with the big glasses. They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) that is being held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundance.
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This is (l-r) Sam Campos (local guy who plays Kaaawasaki), Azim Rizk (who plays a Power Ranger on TV), Alex Heartman (who also plays a Power Ranger on TV) and Stacey Hayashi (who published the 442ND MANGA, about the 442nd). They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
This is (l-r) Sam Campos (local guy who plays Kaaawasaki), Azim Rizk (who plays a Power Ranger on TV), Alex Heartman (who also plays a Power Ranger on TV) and Stacey Hayashi (who published the 442ND MANGA, about the 442nd). They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
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Smoke rose from a brush fire on the hillside Wednesday as firefighters moved into position to direct their hoses on the flames. Firefighters responded to battle the blaze on the slopes of Waialae Nui Ridge with multiple fire companies and the fire and rescue helicopter.
Smoke rose from a brush fire on the hillside Wednesday as firefighters moved into position to direct their hoses on the flames. Firefighters responded to battle the blaze on the slopes of Waialae Nui Ridge with multiple fire companies and the fire and rescue helicopter.
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This is the Shadow Trooper (with Jay Acierto inside) posing with Michaelsonny Rosario as his friend Richard Asahan snaps their picture. They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
This is the Shadow Trooper (with Jay Acierto inside) posing with Michaelsonny Rosario as his friend Richard Asahan snaps their picture. They are at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
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This is (l-r) Rey Casuga, Kristy Sakaguchi ad Anna Maiwa (with Chewbacca masks) pose for a portrait at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) that was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
This is (l-r) Rey Casuga, Kristy Sakaguchi ad Anna Maiwa (with Chewbacca masks) pose for a portrait at The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con (May 20-22) that was held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The ARCHITECTS of POP CULTURE headline the event- creators of our favorite graphic novels, inspiration for the best in blockbuster movies and television entertainment, the voices of our favorite anime and video games. Cosplayers were in abundence.
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Two boys play ball against a cloudless sky on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
Two boys play ball against a cloudless sky on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
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Nature meets steel as a cardinal takes a pause on a water pump on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Kaimuki.
Nature meets steel as a cardinal takes a pause on a water pump on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Kaimuki.
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Waipahu resident David Long jumps from the Wall at sunset on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Waikiki.
Waipahu resident David Long jumps from the Wall at sunset on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Waikiki.
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A physical trainer and her client worked their abs together while on paddleboards out at Ala Moana Beach Park on Tuesday evening.
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Jodi Kealoha, owner of 808 SUP, kicked back in her truck at Haleiwa Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon. Kealoha started her stand-up paddleboard business about a year ago and offers rentals, lessons and workouts with the boards.
Jodi Kealoha, owner of 808 SUP, kicked back in her truck at Haleiwa Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon. Kealoha started her stand-up paddleboard business about a year ago and offers rentals, lessons and workouts with the boards.
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Volunteers strung lei for Memorial Day on Friday at Honolulu Hale. Marilyn Pa- guirigan, right, and her nieces Alysza Senesce (who is trying on her lei) and Zyrello Patoc (next to Alysza) showed the lei they made. They said it was their first time volunteering to make lei.
Volunteers strung lei for Memorial Day on Friday at Honolulu Hale. Marilyn Pa- guirigan, right, and her nieces Alysza Senesce (who is trying on her lei) and Zyrello Patoc (next to Alysza) showed the lei they made. They said it was their first time volunteering to make lei.
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Marcus Garthe of Cyrious Acro maneuvered his Cyr wheel at the tennis courts in Kapiolani Regional Park on Thursday. The custom wheel is made of aluminum covered with PVC vinyl tubing and is collapsible. Garthe, who is originally from Seattle, is a traveling circus performer and will be leaving the isles to perform in Ire land and Australia later this year. He performs with friends almost every day in Waikiki in the early evening at Kalakaua and Kealohilani avenues.
Marcus Garthe of Cyrious Acro maneuvered his Cyr wheel at the tennis courts in Kapiolani Regional Park on Thursday. The custom wheel is made of aluminum covered with PVC vinyl tubing and is collapsible. Garthe, who is originally from Seattle, is a traveling circus performer and will be leaving the isles to perform in Ire land and Australia later this year. He performs with friends almost every day in Waikiki in the early evening at Kalakaua and Kealohilani avenues.
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Waiting to lay their wreaths are (l-r) Renee and Glenn Shaw (representing the Pearl Harbor - Honolulu Branch 46 Fleet Reserve Assoc.), Lloyd Kitaoka (100th Infantry Battalion) and Tommy Tahara and Harold Yamaguchi (Korean War Vet.) during the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl. It is the 87th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Program. The ceremony honors "all of those who gave their lives so that we may continue the pursuit of happiness an live in a land that cherishes liberty and freedom As we look upon the headstones that are adorned with flags and lei, we recognize the men and women who fought so bravely to secure a prosperous future." (as this portion is in Mayor's Kirk Caldwell's statement in the program).
Waiting to lay their wreaths are (l-r) Renee and Glenn Shaw (representing the Pearl Harbor - Honolulu Branch 46 Fleet Reserve Assoc.), Lloyd Kitaoka (100th Infantry Battalion) and Tommy Tahara and Harold Yamaguchi (Korean War Vet.) during the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl. It is the 87th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Program. The ceremony honors "all of those who gave their lives so that we may continue the pursuit of happiness an live in a land that cherishes liberty and freedom As we look upon the headstones that are adorned with flags and lei, we recognize the men and women who fought so bravely to secure a prosperous future." (as this portion is in Mayor's Kirk Caldwell's statement in the program).
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Gov. David Ige, left, greeted Dr. Joseph Young, honorary mayor of Chinatown.
Gov. David Ige, left, greeted Dr. Joseph Young, honorary mayor of Chinatown.
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The 67th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony, a free event held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Monday, began at 8 a.m. and featured a Marine bagpiper as well as a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band.
The 67th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony, a free event held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Monday, began at 8 a.m. and featured a Marine bagpiper as well as a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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The incoming commander of the Hawaii National Guard's 154th Wing, Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow, right, was congratulated by outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Braden "Mongo" Sakai on Tuesday after a pinning ceremony at Washington Place. The ceremony marked Woodrow's rise from the rank of colonel to briga- dier general. The 154th Wing operates and maintains the Guard's C-17A, KC-135R and F-22A aircraft.
The incoming commander of the Hawaii National Guard's 154th Wing, Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow, right, was congratulated by outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Braden "Mongo" Sakai on Tuesday after a pinning ceremony at Washington Place. The ceremony marked Woodrow's rise from the rank of colonel to briga- dier general. The 154th Wing operates and maintains the Guard's C-17A, KC-135R and F-22A aircraft.
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Neither gray skies nor the threat of rain Tuesday was enough to deter surfers from riding the waves at Kewalos.
Neither gray skies nor the threat of rain Tuesday was enough to deter surfers from riding the waves at Kewalos.
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Gigi Mak of Manoa and Derrick Lopez of Honolulu spent Sunday afternoon at Queen's Beach in Waikiki hanging out in what is known as a "tentsile" -- a portable treehouse/tent. This one was suspended by three lines secured to coconut trees.
Gigi Mak of Manoa and Derrick Lopez of Honolulu spent Sunday afternoon at Queen's Beach in Waikiki hanging out in what is known as a "tentsile" -- a portable treehouse/tent. This one was suspended by three lines secured to coconut trees.
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Pedestrians opened umbrellas to shield themselves from rain as they crossed King Street in downtown Honolulu on Tuesday.
Pedestrians opened umbrellas to shield themselves from rain as they crossed King Street in downtown Honolulu on Tuesday.
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DRAWN TO GREATNESS: Comic artist and inker Scott Williams was a special guest Sunday at the third annual Hawaii Comic and Toy Expo at the Ala Moana Hotel, showing and selling prints of his work with DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Williams graduated from Radford High School and the University of Hawaii.
DRAWN TO GREATNESS: Comic artist and inker Scott Williams was a special guest Sunday at the third annual Hawaii Comic and Toy Expo at the Ala Moana Hotel, showing and selling prints of his work with DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Williams graduated from Radford High School and the University of Hawaii.
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American Savings Bank employee Claudette Gilmar, right, her husband, James Datiy, and their daughter Abigail Tunugyou were among the more than 100 ASB employees—along with city and state government officials and various Chinatown groups — to participate in a community cleanup in Chinatown over the weekend. The cleanup focused on the Aala Park, College Walk and Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park areas. The bank plans to relocate its downtown headquarters to a 62,595-square-foot lot at 300 N. Beretania St. in Chi- natown, across from Aala Park.
American Savings Bank employee Claudette Gilmar, right, her husband, James Datiy, and their daughter Abigail Tunugyou were among the more than 100 ASB employees—along with city and state government officials and various Chinatown groups — to participate in a community cleanup in Chinatown over the weekend. The cleanup focused on the Aala Park, College Walk and Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park areas. The bank plans to relocate its downtown headquarters to a 62,595-square-foot lot at 300 N. Beretania St. in Chi- natown, across from Aala Park.
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Paige Kim, left, and Jessica Tabije were in Kahala near Hunakai Street selling newspapers on Wednesday for Keiki Day. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit Parents and Children Together.
Paige Kim, left, and Jessica Tabije were in Kahala near Hunakai Street selling newspapers on Wednesday for Keiki Day. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit Parents and Children Together.
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BANK OF HAWAII
Bank of Hawaii Senior Executive Vice President Jill Higa and first-grader Kathy Phung of Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School in Kalihi worked together on a coloring assignment Friday about determining needs versus wants as part of the American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day program. More than 2,000 students in 28 schools and locations throughout Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Palau learned from more than 200 Bank of Hawaii employees about the importance of developing lifelong savings habits. About 30 volunteers taught students in 19 classrooms at Princess Kaiulani.
Bank of Hawaii Senior Executive Vice President Jill Higa and first-grader Kathy Phung of Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School in Kalihi worked together on a coloring assignment Friday about determining needs versus wants as part of the American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day program. More than 2,000 students in 28 schools and locations throughout Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Palau learned from more than 200 Bank of Hawaii employees about the importance of developing lifelong savings habits. About 30 volunteers taught students in 19 classrooms at Princess Kaiulani.
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COURTESY CATALYST PUBLIC RELATIONS
More than 100 Honolulu Habitat for Humanity volunteers and Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers gathered at a site on Krauss Street in Papakolea on Saturday to help build a home for Darleene Kaniho and her family. The project also was part of Habitat for Humanity's National Women Build Week, which runs through today; the week encourages women to support families through housing and aims to highlight homeownership challenges that women face.
More than 100 Honolulu Habitat for Humanity volunteers and Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers gathered at a site on Krauss Street in Papakolea on Saturday to help build a home for Darleene Kaniho and her family. The project also was part of Habitat for Humanity's National Women Build Week, which runs through today; the week encourages women to support families through housing and aims to highlight homeownership challenges that women face.
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Brandon Perry, 5, and his sister, Naomi, 7, get a hold of some feathered friends. Ruby, a green-winged macaw, held by Brandon, and Buddy, an umbrella cockatoo, held by Naomi belong to Bruce McGonigal, also known as "The Bird Guy." McGonigal put a pair of sun conures, named Sonny and Cher, on their heads at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday.
Brandon Perry, 5, and his sister, Naomi, 7, get a hold of some feathered friends. Ruby, a green-winged macaw, held by Brandon, and Buddy, an umbrella cockatoo, held by Naomi belong to Bruce McGonigal, also known as "The Bird Guy." McGonigal put a pair of sun conures, named Sonny and Cher, on their heads at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday.
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Lani, a 7-month-old Corgi, looks up at judge Christine Grisell while competing in the Herding Breed division of the Hawaiian Kennel Club's Annual Puppy Match with her owner, Collin Akemoto, at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. This was Lani's first competition, where she earned a first place ribbon and a Best of Opposite Sex ribbon for her breed in the HKC's Annual Puppy Match.
Lani, a 7-month-old Corgi, looks up at judge Christine Grisell while competing in the Herding Breed division of the Hawaiian Kennel Club's Annual Puppy Match with her owner, Collin Akemoto, at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. This was Lani's first competition, where she earned a first place ribbon and a Best of Opposite Sex ribbon for her breed in the HKC's Annual Puppy Match.
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Lani, a 7-month-old Corgi, competes in the Herding Breed of the Hawaiian Kennel Club's Annual Puppy Match with her owner, Collin Akemoto, at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. This was Lani's first competition, where she earned a first place ribbon and a Best of Opposite Sex ribbon for her breed in the HKC's Annual Puppy Match.
Lani, a 7-month-old Corgi, competes in the Herding Breed of the Hawaiian Kennel Club's Annual Puppy Match with her owner, Collin Akemoto, at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. This was Lani's first competition, where she earned a first place ribbon and a Best of Opposite Sex ribbon for her breed in the HKC's Annual Puppy Match.
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Quincy, a 7-month-old Bearded Collie, lies down on the concrete floor in front of owner Jeff Wong at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. Quincy was waiting to participate in the Hawaiian Kennel Club Puppy Match.
Quincy, a 7-month-old Bearded Collie, lies down on the concrete floor in front of owner Jeff Wong at the Hawaii Pet Expo 2016 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Sunday. Quincy was waiting to participate in the Hawaiian Kennel Club Puppy Match.
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Max Nevens follows his son, Logan, 5, around the court on scooters at Petrie Community Park in Kaimuki, while daughter, Makayla, 8, tries to hitch a ride on his scooter, Saturday, May 7, 2016. The park is a favorite place for the Nevens family to ride their scooters, bikes and shoot hoops.
Max Nevens follows his son, Logan, 5, around the court on scooters at Petrie Community Park in Kaimuki, while daughter, Makayla, 8, tries to hitch a ride on his scooter, Saturday, May 7, 2016. The park is a favorite place for the Nevens family to ride their scooters, bikes and shoot hoops.
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Irwin Takemoto of Kahaluu cast his lines out over the waters of Kaneohe Bay in hopes of catching papio but returns to the shore empty handed after the line snagged on a post and allowed the fish to get away, Monday, May 2, 2016.
Irwin Takemoto of Kahaluu cast his lines out over the waters of Kaneohe Bay in hopes of catching papio but returns to the shore empty handed after the line snagged on a post and allowed the fish to get away, Monday, May 2, 2016.
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Laʻakea Baclayon, 8, ran down a hill to in an attempt to get her kite to fly at Central Oahu Regional Park on Thursday evening.
Laʻakea Baclayon, 8, ran down a hill to in an attempt to get her kite to fly at Central Oahu Regional Park on Thursday evening.
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A rainbow seemed to meet Josh Valdez and his 2-year-old son, Jasper, as they ex- plored the playground Monday at Manoa Valley District Park.
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Irwin Takemoto of Kahaluu cast his fishing lines into Kaneohe Bay on Monday, hoping to catch papio.
Irwin Takemoto of Kahaluu cast his fishing lines into Kaneohe Bay on Monday, hoping to catch papio.
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Teacher Shakti Folger found a suitable place to install a student-created mural while her husband, Mike O'Connell, worked on installing a shade Tuesday over the "minipark" in the open area at the P6 portable buildings at McKinley High School. Folger and her Po'okela Program students helped to turn the 30-by-90- foot space into a place for McKinley's special-needs students to enjoy the outdoors.
Teacher Shakti Folger found a suitable place to install a student-created mural while her husband, Mike O'Connell, worked on installing a shade Tuesday over the "minipark" in the open area at the P6 portable buildings at McKinley High School. Folger and her Po'okela Program students helped to turn the 30-by-90- foot space into a place for McKinley's special-needs students to enjoy the outdoors.
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Cherryl Dawson, left, Katrina Hunt and Jenny Donnelly were ready to hula with their husbands (Greg Dawson, Brian Hunt and Bob Donnelly) at the Waikiki Aquarium on Monday evening. The couples were visiting from Newcastle, Australia, to celebrate Cherryl's and Jenny's 60th birthdays. The partying friends were attending the Diamond Head Luau, which includes Polynesian dancing and cultural activities such as lei making and hula lessons.
Cherryl Dawson, left, Katrina Hunt and Jenny Donnelly were ready to hula with their husbands (Greg Dawson, Brian Hunt and Bob Donnelly) at the Waikiki Aquarium on Monday evening. The couples were visiting from Newcastle, Australia, to celebrate Cherryl's and Jenny's 60th birthdays. The partying friends were attending the Diamond Head Luau, which includes Polynesian dancing and cultural activities such as lei making and hula lessons.
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Coco Boer watched the surf splash along the wall at Queen's Beach in Waikiki on Monday evening. Boer was relaxing at the beach on her day off.
Coco Boer watched the surf splash along the wall at Queen's Beach in Waikiki on Monday evening. Boer was relaxing at the beach on her day off.
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Andrew Santos hugged students Abide Delima-Paras and Sarah Gonsalves at Makaha Elementary.
Andrew Santos hugged students Abide Delima-Paras and Sarah Gonsalves at Makaha Elementary.
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Kaui Kauhi, above left, president of Mr. Pink Premium Beverages, and Andrew Santos, president of Admor HVAC Products Inc., held up checks Tuesday at Waianae Elementary School symbolic of the 22 air conditioners the companies are donating to that school and Makaha Elementary. The donation is valued at $22,000.
Kaui Kauhi, above left, president of Mr. Pink Premium Beverages, and Andrew Santos, president of Admor HVAC Products Inc., held up checks Tuesday at Waianae Elementary School symbolic of the 22 air conditioners the companies are donating to that school and Makaha Elementary. The donation is valued at $22,000.
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COURTESY HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
Lava bubbled and spattered in a small pond in the western portion of Kilauea's Pu'u 'O'o crater on Monday. The pond is about 80 feet in diameter.
Lava bubbled and spattered in a small pond in the western portion of Kilauea's Pu'u 'O'o crater on Monday. The pond is about 80 feet in diameter.
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Wanda and Tuuao Malata put up a banner Thursday for their daughter, Faith Tulia, who will graduate from Waianae High School this year. The fence in front of the school is filled with large portraits of the graduates.
Wanda and Tuuao Malata put up a banner Thursday for their daughter, Faith Tulia, who will graduate from Waianae High School this year. The fence in front of the school is filled with large portraits of the graduates.
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Dante Carinio, left, Brandon Lindley and Jerrick Abang were fishing Wednesday from the rocks off Channels in Nanakuli. They said they hadn't had any luck catching any fish.
Dante Carinio, left, Brandon Lindley and Jerrick Abang were fishing Wednesday from the rocks off Channels in Nanakuli. They said they hadn't had any luck catching any fish.
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The Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council held its 105th an- nual Makahiki at Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday. The event -- the oldest Scouting event in the country, according to the Aloha Council -- promotes Scouting in the community and is a way for its young members to raise money for their activities.
The Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council held its 105th an- nual Makahiki at Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday. The event -- the oldest Scouting event in the country, according to the Aloha Council -- promotes Scouting in the community and is a way for its young members to raise money for their activities.
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Above, clockwise from lower left, Jett Takazawa, Richi Kadaoka, Noah Takashima, Devon Hartzell, Dorin Chang and Austin Lau demonstrated their catapult by launch- ing tennis balls. Right, Scouts recited their oath and law during the opening ceremony.
Above, clockwise from lower left, Jett Takazawa, Richi Kadaoka, Noah Takashima, Devon Hartzell, Dorin Chang and Austin Lau demonstrated their catapult by launch- ing tennis balls. Right, Scouts recited their oath and law during the opening ceremony.
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The World Fireknife Championships, showcasing performers from around the world, were held Thursday through Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Hale Motuapuaka, 16, of Aiea won the Intermediate Division, for ages 12-17.
The World Fireknife Championships, showcasing performers from around the world, were held Thursday through Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Hale Motuapuaka, 16, of Aiea won the Intermediate Division, for ages 12-17.
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The union representing more than 200 workers at the state’s largest skilled-nursing facility began a three-day strike Monday evening in response to what it describes as unfair treatment of employees. The strike began at 5:30 p.m. and was scheduled to end at the same time Thursday, according to Unite Here Local 5, the workers’ union, which filed three unfair labor practice charges against Hale Nani for intimidating union supporters. Hale Nani, owned by Utah-based Avalon Health Care, is a 288-bed facility at 1677 Pensacola St. with 270 patients and 416 employees. It opened in 1962. Local 5 represents 211 workers — primarily certified nursing assistants and employees in the dietary, maintenance, recreation and housekeeping departments. Workers and management at Hale Nani are encouraging patients and their families to get services at the facility during the strike.
The union representing more than 200 workers at the state’s largest skilled-nursing facility began a three-day strike Monday evening in response to what it describes as unfair treatment of employees. The strike began at 5:30 p.m. and was scheduled to end at the same time Thursday, according to Unite Here Local 5, the workers’ union, which filed three unfair labor practice charges against Hale Nani for intimidating union supporters. Hale Nani, owned by Utah-based Avalon Health Care, is a 288-bed facility at 1677 Pensacola St. with 270 patients and 416 employees. It opened in 1962. Local 5 represents 211 workers — primarily certified nursing assistants and employees in the dietary, maintenance, recreation and housekeeping departments. Workers and management at Hale Nani are encouraging patients and their families to get services at the facility during the strike.
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Daisuke Iwai playfully tossed his 1-year-old, Fumiya, during a photo session that captured the wedding of Tsuyoshi and Mari Kozuka at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday.
Daisuke Iwai playfully tossed his 1-year-old, Fumiya, during a photo session that captured the wedding of Tsuyoshi and Mari Kozuka at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday.
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Aljaed Ereno, right, is this year's recipient of the Wallace Rider Far- rington Scholarship, awarded yearly to a senior from Farrington High School who will be attending the University of Hawaii. Ereno plans to major in computer science. The $10,000 gift was announced during the school's awards ceremony Thursday and was presented by Steven Takekawa, left, of the Farrington Alumni and Community Foundation. The award was founded in 1943 by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, which was once owned by the Farrington family.
Aljaed Ereno, right, is this year's recipient of the Wallace Rider Far- rington Scholarship, awarded yearly to a senior from Farrington High School who will be attending the University of Hawaii. Ereno plans to major in computer science. The $10,000 gift was announced during the school's awards ceremony Thursday and was presented by Steven Takekawa, left, of the Farrington Alumni and Community Foundation. The award was founded in 1943 by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, which was once owned by the Farrington family.
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