Island Images: June 2016
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JOE BURBANK / ORLANDO (FLA.) SENTINEL
The Lei of Aloha for Orlando group arrived Wednesday at a makeshift memorial
at Orlando Regional Medical Center to present a portion of a 100-foot ti-leaf lei to
honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. The lei was made by 250 volunteers
on Maui and fl own to the Florida city by the group for presentations at the
hospital, the nightclub and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hunter Morimoto, 4, showed his excitement after reeling in his catch with father Brandon and sister Maila, 2, not shown, while fishing at Ala Moana Park on Tuesday.
Hunter Morimoto, 4, showed his excitement after reeling in his catch with father Brandon and sister Maila, 2, not shown, while fishing at Ala Moana Park on Tuesday.
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A kayaker braved high surf for a fishing session off Kaimana Beach during a siz able south swell Monday in Waikiki.
A kayaker braved high surf for a fishing session off Kaimana Beach during a siz able south swell Monday in Waikiki.
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Even the golf cart needed an umbrella as rain pelted players and onlookers during Manoa Cup play Wednesday at Oahu Country Club. Steve Kimura, a club employee, held an umbrella while driving the golf cart following players Jeannie Pak, left, and Aiko Leong, as they started their round on the first hole.
Even the golf cart needed an umbrella as rain pelted players and onlookers during Manoa Cup play Wednesday at Oahu Country Club. Steve Kimura, a club employee, held an umbrella while driving the golf cart following players Jeannie Pak, left, and Aiko Leong, as they started their round on the first hole.
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Tucker Alcorn, 2, peered through a shave ice cutout at his father, Robert Alcorn, at Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa on Saturday. They are from Mililani.
Tucker Alcorn, 2, peered through a shave ice cutout at his father, Robert Alcorn, at Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa on Saturday. They are from Mililani.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Arabella Delores, 13, from Kamehameha Canoe Club, yelled for help to get out of the sand on Saturday after being packed in by friends at Kailua Beach Park. Her friends ignored her pleas.
Arabella Delores, 13, from Kamehameha Canoe Club, yelled for help to get out of the sand on Saturday after being packed in by friends at Kailua Beach Park. Her friends ignored her pleas.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Daniel Won, right, flew in from Mesa, Ariz., to spend time with his father, Eugene Won, on Father's Day, taking time Sunday to go fishing at Sand Island. They will celebrate the 100th birthday of Philip Won, Eugene's father, in nine days.
Daniel Won, right, flew in from Mesa, Ariz., to spend time with his father, Eugene Won, on Father's Day, taking time Sunday to go fishing at Sand Island. They will celebrate the 100th birthday of Philip Won, Eugene's father, in nine days.
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Judah Gusman, 15 months, laughed while taking a gander around the playground with mother, Neyda, on Monday at Petrie Community Park in Kahala.
Judah Gusman, 15 months, laughed while taking a gander around the playground with mother, Neyda, on Monday at Petrie Community Park in Kahala.
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Mayor Kirk Caldwell took time out with supporters to sign wave in Manoa on Tuesday.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell took time out with supporters to sign wave in Manoa on Tuesday.
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A stand-up paddler was framed in a chair back as he maneuvered in calmer, inshore waters at Kaimana Beach on Monday in Waikiki.
A stand-up paddler was framed in a chair back as he maneuvered in calmer, inshore waters at Kaimana Beach on Monday in Waikiki.
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COURTESY HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The crumbling remains of the 180-year-old summer palace of former King Kamehameha III where vandals etched crosses in the forest of a Honolulu, Hawaii, neighborhood.
The crumbling remains of the 180-year-old summer palace of former King Kamehameha III where vandals etched crosses in the forest of a Honolulu, Hawaii, neighborhood.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A walker enjoyed the early morning hours Friday in Waikiki with the Royal Hawaiian hotel in the background.
A walker enjoyed the early morning hours Friday in Waikiki with the Royal Hawaiian hotel in the background.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Alika Garces devised a way to "surf" on his boogie board by riding it on top of his skateboard Thursday along Koa Avenue in Waikiki past a few slightly confused tourists.
Alika Garces devised a way to "surf" on his boogie board by riding it on top of his skateboard Thursday along Koa Avenue in Waikiki past a few slightly confused tourists.
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Dean Sakamoto, an architect at SHADE Institute, front, with colleagues Regina Amirova, back left, and Kristen Patino prepared a park bench for painting at Smith Beretania Park on Saturday. About 30 organizations including businesses, condominium groups, service organizations and elected officials congregated at Smith Beretania Park to lend their hands at cleaning up the Chinatown area.
Dean Sakamoto, an architect at SHADE Institute, front, with colleagues Regina Amirova, back left, and Kristen Patino prepared a park bench for painting at Smith Beretania Park on Saturday. About 30 organizations including businesses, condominium groups, service organizations and elected officials congregated at Smith Beretania Park to lend their hands at cleaning up the Chinatown area.
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Clyde Matsusaka, a volunteer with Morgan Stanley, worked on packing books at the McKinley High School cafeteria Sunday in Honolulu. Members of the Micronesian community, Morgan Stanley and the Farrington High School football team boxed and loaded unsold books from the Friends of the Library book sale that will be donated to communities in Micronesia under the support of Reach Out Pacific.
Clyde Matsusaka, a volunteer with Morgan Stanley, worked on packing books at the McKinley High School cafeteria Sunday in Honolulu. Members of the Micronesian community, Morgan Stanley and the Farrington High School football team boxed and loaded unsold books from the Friends of the Library book sale that will be donated to communities in Micronesia under the support of Reach Out Pacific.
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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
A pair of white fairy terns looked after their young in a tree along Pohukaina Street on Monday. This threatened indigenous species hatches and rears its young without building a nest, using only the bough of a tree. Parents take turns going to sea to fetch fish for their offspring.
A pair of white fairy terns looked after their young in a tree along Pohukaina Street on Monday. This threatened indigenous species hatches and rears its young without building a nest, using only the bough of a tree. Parents take turns going to sea to fetch fish for their offspring.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A fleet of clouds sailed above Kalihi on Wednesday afternoon.
A fleet of clouds sailed above Kalihi on Wednesday afternoon.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Chinese missile frigate Hengshui, center, and Chinese missile destroyer Xi’an, right, were docked next to the Australian amphibious assault ship Canberra on Wednesday in Pearl Harbor for upcoming Rim of the Pacifi c exercises. Five Chinese navy ships arrived in Pearl Harbor on Wednesday, including the supply ship Gaoyouhu, submarine rescue vessel Changdao and hospital ship Peace Ark. The Chinese ships met up in the Pacifi c with the U.S. Navy destroyers Stockdale and William P. Lawrence for ship-formation drills and the trip to Hawaii. Xinhua, the offi cial news agency of China, said 1,200 offi cers and soldiers are part of the RIMPAC contingent, with the Chinese ships expected to take part in drills including gunfi re, damage control and rescue, anti-piracy, search and rescue, and submarine rescue. Vessels and personnel from 26 nations are gathering for the world’s largest international maritime exercise, which gets underway today and wraps up Aug. 4.
The Chinese missile frigate Hengshui, center, and Chinese missile destroyer Xi’an, right, were docked next to the Australian amphibious assault ship Canberra on Wednesday in Pearl Harbor for upcoming Rim of the Pacifi c exercises. Five Chinese navy ships arrived in Pearl Harbor on Wednesday, including the supply ship Gaoyouhu, submarine rescue vessel Changdao and hospital ship Peace Ark. The Chinese ships met up in the Pacifi c with the U.S. Navy destroyers Stockdale and William P. Lawrence for ship-formation drills and the trip to Hawaii. Xinhua, the offi cial news agency of China, said 1,200 offi cers and soldiers are part of the RIMPAC contingent, with the Chinese ships expected to take part in drills including gunfi re, damage control and rescue, anti-piracy, search and rescue, and submarine rescue. Vessels and personnel from 26 nations are gathering for the world’s largest international maritime exercise, which gets underway today and wraps up Aug. 4.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Although most of the waves rolling onto shore Monday were on the smaller side, one wave was big enough to knock beachgoers off the wall at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.
Although most of the waves rolling onto shore Monday were on the smaller side, one wave was big enough to knock beachgoers off the wall at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.
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COURTESY BARRY MARKOWITZ
An SUV struck a tree and overturned near the Maui County police headquarters Thursday afternoon after the driver experienced medical problems, police said. The 51-year-old Kahana man, who required CPR by medics and fire personnel, was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment, police said. The vehicle was traveling east on Kaahumanu Avenue when it struck the tree and then rolled over near Kanaloa Avenue at 1:57 p.m., according to police. Witnesses helped to right the vehicle before medical responders arrived.
An SUV struck a tree and overturned near the Maui County police headquarters Thursday afternoon after the driver experienced medical problems, police said. The 51-year-old Kahana man, who required CPR by medics and fire personnel, was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment, police said. The vehicle was traveling east on Kaahumanu Avenue when it struck the tree and then rolled over near Kanaloa Avenue at 1:57 p.m., according to police. Witnesses helped to right the vehicle before medical responders arrived.
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Chairs were stacked on tables in the upper balcony. The restaurant is owned by developer D.G. "Andy" Anderson, who was re- cently cited by the Health Department for expanding the restaurant's seating capacity without enlarging its wastewater system.
Chairs were stacked on tables in the upper balcony. The restaurant is owned by developer D.G. "Andy" Anderson, who was re- cently cited by the Health Department for expanding the restaurant's seating capacity without enlarging its wastewater system.
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The Haleiwa Beach House restaurant remained closed Friday after the state Department of Health confirmed sewage was spilling from the restaurant's wastewater system onto a neighboring property. A sign notifying customers of the closure was visible from a window.
The Haleiwa Beach House restaurant remained closed Friday after the state Department of Health confirmed sewage was spilling from the restaurant's wastewater system onto a neighboring property. A sign notifying customers of the closure was visible from a window.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
People enjoyed their afternoon at the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain at Kapiolani Park on Friday.
People enjoyed their afternoon at the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain at Kapiolani Park on Friday.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Alfred Kan held an "air chair" move as he practiced his break dancing at Ala Moana Beach Park on Friday afternoon. Kan has been break dancing, aka b-boy-ing, for 11 years and considers it his way of working out.
Alfred Kan held an "air chair" move as he practiced his break dancing at Ala Moana Beach Park on Friday afternoon. Kan has been break dancing, aka b-boy-ing, for 11 years and considers it his way of working out.
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A bearded kite surfer wearing a Lincolnesque top hat took advantage of pristine wind conditions on Friday at Laniakea Beach on the North Shore.
A bearded kite surfer wearing a Lincolnesque top hat took advantage of pristine wind conditions on Friday at Laniakea Beach on the North Shore.
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COURTESY BLAINE FERGUSTROM
A sinkhole developed Friday at the intersection of Piikea and Punihi streets in Foster Village in Halawa. An 8-inch water main burst Friday, prompting the Ho nolulu Police Department to close the end of Piikea Street. Roads were opened as of Saturday afternoon and power was restored.
A sinkhole developed Friday at the intersection of Piikea and Punihi streets in Foster Village in Halawa. An 8-inch water main burst Friday, prompting the Ho nolulu Police Department to close the end of Piikea Street. Roads were opened as of Saturday afternoon and power was restored.
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CURTIS MURAYAMA / CMURAYAMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Emma Taylor and Kaeo Kruse were among the 12 HHSAA Hall of Honor recipients honored on Sunday. Taylor competed in track, soccer and volleyball at Hawaii Prep, while Kruse participated in cross country, swimming and track at Kamehameha.
Emma Taylor and Kaeo Kruse were among the 12 HHSAA Hall of Honor recipients honored on Sunday. Taylor competed in track, soccer and volleyball at Hawaii Prep, while Kruse participated in cross country, swimming and track at Kamehameha.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Stan Tumanuvao broke out in a smile as he spun around in the waters of Kailua Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon. Tumanuvao was out enjoying the beach while on vacation with friends from Long Beach, California.
Stan Tumanuvao broke out in a smile as he spun around in the waters of Kailua Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon. Tumanuvao was out enjoying the beach while on vacation with friends from Long Beach, California.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / STAR-ADVERTISER
A summer exhibit at Pearlridge Center called “e-magine fun!” features Eurobungy, a hybrid bungee-trampoline game. Kenzaiah Pascual, 3, took a turn Wednesday.
A summer exhibit at Pearlridge Center called “e-magine fun!” features Eurobungy, a hybrid bungee-trampoline game. Kenzaiah Pascual, 3, took a turn Wednesday.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Two women toted an inflatable float Wednesday evening at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki.
Two women toted an inflatable float Wednesday evening at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki.
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Large plumes of smoke billowed from an imu on the edge of the track field at Punahou School on Friday. Shifting winds often pushed the smoke to a tent where people appeared to be practicing their hula routine. The school is holding its annual Alumni Luau today.
Large plumes of smoke billowed from an imu on the edge of the track field at Punahou School on Friday. Shifting winds often pushed the smoke to a tent where people appeared to be practicing their hula routine. The school is holding its annual Alumni Luau today.
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Alex Cardenas pushed a cart along South King Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Alex Cardenas pushed a cart along South King Street on Wednesday afternoon.
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Visitation and a Catholic memorial service took place at Our Lady of Peace church on Saturday for vocalist Jimmy Borges, who died May 30. Borges' daugh- ter, Steffanie Borges-Juergenson, left, and niece Diane McGowan Borges hugged each other outside the church after the service. McGowan Borges said she and Borges-Juergenson were like sisters growing up.
Visitation and a Catholic memorial service took place at Our Lady of Peace church on Saturday for vocalist Jimmy Borges, who died May 30. Borges' daugh- ter, Steffanie Borges-Juergenson, left, and niece Diane McGowan Borges hugged each other outside the church after the service. McGowan Borges said she and Borges-Juergenson were like sisters growing up.
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Allison Carol Nanea Chu was named Miss Hawaii on Saturday night. Chu, who competed as Miss Aloha Latina, also won the talent competition with her rendi- tion of an operatic aria,"O Mio Babbino Caro," by Puccini. She was crowned by 2015 winner Jeanne Kapela.
Allison Carol Nanea Chu was named Miss Hawaii on Saturday night. Chu, who competed as Miss Aloha Latina, also won the talent competition with her rendi- tion of an operatic aria,"O Mio Babbino Caro," by Puccini. She was crowned by 2015 winner Jeanne Kapela.
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COURTESY POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Following a 16-month restoration, the new Tonga Village at the Polynesian Cul tural Center opened Saturday, highlighted by the presence of the Tongan royal family. Polynesian Cultural Center President and CEO Alfred Grace, left, and King Tupou VI arrived at the Tonga Village ceremony on a canoe procession. The king, joined by by his wife, Queen Nanasipauu, made a special trip to participate in the blessing ceremony as a tribute to the people of Tonga and the spirit of the Tongan culture being perpetuated at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Following a 16-month restoration, the new Tonga Village at the Polynesian Cul tural Center opened Saturday, highlighted by the presence of the Tongan royal family. Polynesian Cultural Center President and CEO Alfred Grace, left, and King Tupou VI arrived at the Tonga Village ceremony on a canoe procession. The king, joined by by his wife, Queen Nanasipauu, made a special trip to participate in the blessing ceremony as a tribute to the people of Tonga and the spirit of the Tongan culture being perpetuated at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
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Cheyenne Garguilo, 9, set up shop outside of her Kahala home Tuesday, selling mangoes, mango bread, macadamia nut brownies and lemonade, with profits going to her college fund. Steve Davis bought a slice of mango bread and a couple of mangoes.
Cheyenne Garguilo, 9, set up shop outside of her Kahala home Tuesday, selling mangoes, mango bread, macadamia nut brownies and lemonade, with profits going to her college fund. Steve Davis bought a slice of mango bread and a couple of mangoes.
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