Island Images: July 2016
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Yuuka Brown, 10, left, untangled her kite with help from friend Dylan Lee, 7, in the breezy conditions at Kapiolani Park on Friday. The two neighbors were at the park with Dylan's brother Joel, 10, and the boys' father, Daniel Lee, who treated the children to a kite-flying outing on the last weekday of their summer vacation after checking on their classroom assignments at Waikiki Elementary School.
Yuuka Brown, 10, left, untangled her kite with help from friend Dylan Lee, 7, in the breezy conditions at Kapiolani Park on Friday. The two neighbors were at the park with Dylan's brother Joel, 10, and the boys' father, Daniel Lee, who treated the children to a kite-flying outing on the last weekday of their summer vacation after checking on their classroom assignments at Waikiki Elementary School.
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Construction site art on Ala Moana Boulevard near Kewalo Basin provided a backdrop for a passer-by Monday.
Construction site art on Ala Moana Boulevard near Kewalo Basin provided a backdrop for a passer-by Monday.
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On Saturday July 16. 2016. Orchid enthusiast, Calvin Abe, looks at H&R Nursery's entry of a Grammatophyllum Scriptum orchid, called "Grasshopper II". It won Best in Show at the Ewa Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Sale in Ewa. The show goes till Sunday 9am-3pm. Plant sale closes at 2pm.
On Saturday July 16. 2016. Orchid enthusiast, Calvin Abe, looks at H&R Nursery's entry of a Grammatophyllum Scriptum orchid, called "Grasshopper II". It won Best in Show at the Ewa Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Sale in Ewa. The show goes till Sunday 9am-3pm. Plant sale closes at 2pm.
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On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. In happi coats and kimonos, with red and white sticks, dancers circle the Yagura, or tower, in memory of their ancestors and celebrating life.
On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. In happi coats and kimonos, with red and white sticks, dancers circle the Yagura, or tower, in memory of their ancestors and celebrating life.
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On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. Celebrating life, and in memory of their descendants, Thomas Tsutomu Takeuchi, 88, and his wife of 55 years, Lillian, circle the yagura, or tower.
On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. Celebrating life, and in memory of their descendants, Thomas Tsutomu Takeuchi, 88, and his wife of 55 years, Lillian, circle the yagura, or tower.
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On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. Moving in a circle around a yagura, or tower, kimono-clad dancers honor their ancestors and celebrate life.
On Friday July 15. 2016. Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai MIssion on Beretania St. Moving in a circle around a yagura, or tower, kimono-clad dancers honor their ancestors and celebrate life.
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Melissa Mau performed hula to the mele “Hawaiian Hospitality” played by Isaac Akuna with Henry Makua and Nathaniel Stillman at the 7th Annual Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival held the Royal Hawaiian Center on Saturday. The free event featured steel guitar masters and students from Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music.
Melissa Mau performed hula to the mele “Hawaiian Hospitality” played by Isaac Akuna with Henry Makua and Nathaniel Stillman at the 7th Annual Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival held the Royal Hawaiian Center on Saturday. The free event featured steel guitar masters and students from Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music.
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Henry Makua, Isaac Akuna and Nathaniel Stillman performed at the 7th Annual Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival held the Royal Hawaiian Center on Saturday. The free event featured steel guitar masters and students from Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music.
Henry Makua, Isaac Akuna and Nathaniel Stillman performed at the 7th Annual Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival held the Royal Hawaiian Center on Saturday. The free event featured steel guitar masters and students from Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music.
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Six-year-old Lavok Orum makes some feathered friends as he feeds pigeons on Monday.
Six-year-old Lavok Orum makes some feathered friends as he feeds pigeons on Monday.
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Police and fire personnel responded to a single car accident involving a compact sedan that flipped over on its roof, Friday, July 22, 2016. No one was seriously injured in the late afternoon accident which closed a portion of Diamond Head Road fronting Kapiolani Community College.
Police and fire personnel responded to a single car accident involving a compact sedan that flipped over on its roof, Friday, July 22, 2016. No one was seriously injured in the late afternoon accident which closed a portion of Diamond Head Road fronting Kapiolani Community College.
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Ellen Ho, dancing under the tutelage of kumu Rosemarie Dungca, rehearsed with her group Na Leo Nahenahe 'o na Kupuna, or Sweet Voices of the Grandparents, at the Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church on Tuesday.
Ellen Ho, dancing under the tutelage of kumu Rosemarie Dungca, rehearsed with her group Na Leo Nahenahe 'o na Kupuna, or Sweet Voices of the Grandparents, at the Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church on Tuesday.
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A pizza deliverer braved the storm while crossing a busy and extremely wet Keeaumoku Street, near South King Street, on Saturday.
A pizza deliverer braved the storm while crossing a busy and extremely wet Keeaumoku Street, near South King Street, on Saturday.
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Fireworks lit up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July on Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
Fireworks lit up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July on Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
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Fireworks lit up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July on Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
Fireworks lit up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July on Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu.
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Four-year-old Thane Farmer high fived "Star Wars" Imperial TIE Fighter pilot Jim Powell, a member of the Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion, during the 9th annual Geek Meet on Sunday at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
Four-year-old Thane Farmer high fived "Star Wars" Imperial TIE Fighter pilot Jim Powell, a member of the Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion, during the 9th annual Geek Meet on Sunday at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
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Mike Lum, a graduate student at the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, left, answers questions from Toni Orum, 10 , far right, about what they are seeing while looking into the eyepiece of the Orion 8" Dobsonian Telescope, while her 11 year old friend, Emma Belatti, takes her turn at the telescope, during the 9th Annual Hawaii Geek Meet, "a fun, casual, family-friendly, potluck picnic for groups and individuals who have a passion they're eager to share," at Kapiolani Park.
Mike Lum, a graduate student at the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, left, answers questions from Toni Orum, 10 , far right, about what they are seeing while looking into the eyepiece of the Orion 8" Dobsonian Telescope, while her 11 year old friend, Emma Belatti, takes her turn at the telescope, during the 9th Annual Hawaii Geek Meet, "a fun, casual, family-friendly, potluck picnic for groups and individuals who have a passion they're eager to share," at Kapiolani Park.
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Oboist Ryan Klein, above, of the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra played "Ave Maria."
Oboist Ryan Klein, above, of the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra played "Ave Maria."
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In one of the skirmishes of the Nerf Wars event, the "Blue Team" members join in an attack on the "Red Team" at the start signal.
In one of the skirmishes of the Nerf Wars event, the "Blue Team" members join in an attack on the "Red Team" at the start signal.
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The Ninth Annual Hawaii Geek Meet, geared for gadget lovers, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, artists, coders and teachers, was held Sunday at Kapiolani Park and proved entertaining for all ages. The Hawaii Nerf League created a battlefield for Nerf fans where in one event Red Team member Spencer Harris, above, hit the ground carrying his “Doominator” 24-round Nerf rifle while battling Blue Team opponents.
The Ninth Annual Hawaii Geek Meet, geared for gadget lovers, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, artists, coders and teachers, was held Sunday at Kapiolani Park and proved entertaining for all ages. The Hawaii Nerf League created a battlefield for Nerf fans where in one event Red Team member Spencer Harris, above, hit the ground carrying his “Doominator” 24-round Nerf rifle while battling Blue Team opponents.
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Carlino Giampolo does a bit of beautification on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout where he and Michelle Aiwohi began a project to add plantings and grass on the makai side of the wall at the parking area, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino adds a miniature flag of Spain to the 24 other flags at the site, which include Hawaii and the USA. He said he hoped the flags would instill a sense of pride to visitors from those countries that stop at the lookout.
Carlino Giampolo does a bit of beautification on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout where he and Michelle Aiwohi began a project to add plantings and grass on the makai side of the wall at the parking area, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino adds a miniature flag of Spain to the 24 other flags at the site, which include Hawaii and the USA. He said he hoped the flags would instill a sense of pride to visitors from those countries that stop at the lookout.
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Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, as tourists look out at the surf, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, as tourists look out at the surf, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
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Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
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Keiki from Hui ʻIwa Academy performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. Pictured in the foreground is Jashia-Lee Hernando, 9.
Keiki from Hui ʻIwa Academy performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. Pictured in the foreground is Jashia-Lee Hernando, 9.
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Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
Carlino Giampolo, right, looks over the beautification project on a patch of ground at Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Carlino joined Michelle Aiwohi on the project and he has stayed with it because this is one of his favorite places, he said.
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Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani performed hula on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
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A surfer rode a wave at the Flies surf break offshore of Kakaako Waterfront Park as the sun set behind the Waianae range Thursday.
A surfer rode a wave at the Flies surf break offshore of Kakaako Waterfront Park as the sun set behind the Waianae range Thursday.
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Na kumu hula Kuʻumomialoha Kuahiwinui performed with Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Na kumu hula Kuʻumomialoha Kuahiwinui performed with Halau Na Pua o Kekoʻolani on the Pa Hula mound on Saturday. The performance was part of a celebration for the rededication of the Pa Hula mound at Pu‘uokapolei which is located on the east side of Kapolei Regional Park. Four halau hula participated in the event along with entertainment by Waipuna, Chad Takatsugi and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Carlino Giampolo and Chuck Taylor do a bit of beautification on a patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
Carlino Giampolo and Chuck Taylor do a bit of beautification on a patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
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Carlino Giampolo digs away the rocky patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at Diamond Head Lookout where he and Chuck Taylor will add soil and plant Vinca, a low growing flowering plant to beautify the area, Friday, July 22, 2016. The lettering on the marker says "Amelia Earhart - First person to fly alone from Hawaii to North America, January 11, 1935."
Carlino Giampolo digs away the rocky patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at Diamond Head Lookout where he and Chuck Taylor will add soil and plant Vinca, a low growing flowering plant to beautify the area, Friday, July 22, 2016. The lettering on the marker says "Amelia Earhart - First person to fly alone from Hawaii to North America, January 11, 1935."
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U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Lt. Maggie Morton tries on a souvenir ball cap from the CNS (China Navy Ship) Xi'an as her CO, Capt. Wan Lin looks on in back. (At right is LCDR Liu Xiaomei, interpreter.)
U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Lt. Maggie Morton tries on a souvenir ball cap from the CNS (China Navy Ship) Xi'an as her CO, Capt. Wan Lin looks on in back. (At right is LCDR Liu Xiaomei, interpreter.)
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Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
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Security personnel greet people boarding the CNS Xi'an while docked at Pearl Harbor.
Security personnel greet people boarding the CNS Xi'an while docked at Pearl Harbor.
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Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
Chuck Taylor plants a Vinca, a low growing flowering plant, in a project of beautification around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, Friday, July 22, 2016. Taylor works at Home Depot and secured donations of soil and plants for the project started by Carlino Giampolo and Michelle Aiwohi.
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An American flag flies alongside the flag of the People's Republic of China on the mast of the CNS (China Navy Ship) Xi'an while dockside at Pearl Harbor.
An American flag flies alongside the flag of the People's Republic of China on the mast of the CNS (China Navy Ship) Xi'an while dockside at Pearl Harbor.
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Michelle Aiwohi and Chuck Taylor look over a patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, where they have begun a beautification project, Friday, July 22, 2016.
Michelle Aiwohi and Chuck Taylor look over a patch of ground around the Amelia Earhart marker at the Diamond Head Lookout, where they have begun a beautification project, Friday, July 22, 2016.
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Bishop Daiya Amano receives ema from Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
Bishop Daiya Amano receives ema from Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
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Hawaiian Airlines marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka, right, bows to Bishop Daiya Amano after presenting ema during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure. during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
Hawaiian Airlines marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka, right, bows to Bishop Daiya Amano after presenting ema during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure. during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
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Bishop Daiya Amano blesses Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, right, and marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
Bishop Daiya Amano blesses Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, right, and marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka during a shinto service celebrating the inaugural flight of Hawaiian Airlines service to Narita on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu. The cultural ceremony included 750 Òwishes to send to HawaiiÓ offered by attendees on ema (wooden Òwishing plaquesÓ) at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival in Tokyo earlier this year in April. The ema were transported aboard SaturdayÕs arriving inaugural flight from Narita, which arrived just before 10AM Saturday after a Friday departure.
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Hana Suiso from Makaha Mangoes held examples of the Stevens and Lancitia fruit at the Mango Jam Honolulu event on Saturday. The family owned farm grows 12 different varieties of mangoes and has been in business for over 50 years. Also pictured is to the left is Mark Suiso.
Hana Suiso from Makaha Mangoes held examples of the Stevens and Lancitia fruit at the Mango Jam Honolulu event on Saturday. The family owned farm grows 12 different varieties of mangoes and has been in business for over 50 years. Also pictured is to the left is Mark Suiso.
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Arahmae Domingo, 10, and Hailey Rodgers, 9, viewed a cellphone together while taking cover under an umbrella at the Mango Jam event held at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center on Saturday. The girls were performing with other keiki from Aloha Hula at the festival.
Arahmae Domingo, 10, and Hailey Rodgers, 9, viewed a cellphone together while taking cover under an umbrella at the Mango Jam event held at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center on Saturday. The girls were performing with other keiki from Aloha Hula at the festival.
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A canine companion seemed to be scoping out parking space options for his driver along Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday.
A canine companion seemed to be scoping out parking space options for his driver along Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday.
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Judy Hosaka held the local celebrity Pomeranian known as “Hokulani” at the Mango Jam event on Saturday. Hokulani is owned by Norman Dung. “I’m her admirer, I’m her Facebook friend,” said Hosaka
Judy Hosaka held the local celebrity Pomeranian known as “Hokulani” at the Mango Jam event on Saturday. Hokulani is owned by Norman Dung. “I’m her admirer, I’m her Facebook friend,” said Hosaka
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Eric LeBuse, a member of the Honolulu Woodturners, created a bud vase out of Mango wood during a demonstration on Saturday. LeBuse and other woodturners were sharing their skills at the Mango Jam event held at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds on Saturday.
Eric LeBuse, a member of the Honolulu Woodturners, created a bud vase out of Mango wood during a demonstration on Saturday. LeBuse and other woodturners were sharing their skills at the Mango Jam event held at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds on Saturday.
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Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Charlie Maurer, dressed in the uniform of the 79th Pennsylvania Infantry Zouaves, loads his 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle, an original piece that fires a .58 cal minie ball. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Charlie Maurer, dressed in the uniform of the 79th Pennsylvania Infantry Zouaves, loads his 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle, an original piece that fires a .58 cal minie ball. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
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Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants. The group flew three flags at their event - the Stars and Stripes of the Union, far left, a small Confederate Battle Flag, middle, and a Confederate States of America flag, foreground.
Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants. The group flew three flags at their event - the Stars and Stripes of the Union, far left, a small Confederate Battle Flag, middle, and a Confederate States of America flag, foreground.
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Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Gene Haverty allowed Living History visitor Scott Vidinha to fire the .22 cal. model of a Gatling Gun, the original of which was the iconic hand cranked rapid fire weapon used by the Union Army in the Civil War. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Gene Haverty allowed Living History visitor Scott Vidinha to fire the .22 cal. model of a Gatling Gun, the original of which was the iconic hand cranked rapid fire weapon used by the Union Army in the Civil War. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
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Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Eric Ako, fires his 1861 Henry .44 cal. rifle. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Eric Ako, fires his 1861 Henry .44 cal. rifle. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
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Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Eric Ako, dressed in the uniform of a Union Army cavalry sergeant, instructs Troop 144 Boy Scout, Jarrett Hegg, 16, in shooting an 1861 Henry .44 cal. rifle. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Eric Ako, dressed in the uniform of a Union Army cavalry sergeant, instructs Troop 144 Boy Scout, Jarrett Hegg, 16, in shooting an 1861 Henry .44 cal. rifle. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1Ð3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
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Six-year-old Malia Lluen sticks out her tongue while posing for a photo in a sumo backdrop during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
Six-year-old Malia Lluen sticks out her tongue while posing for a photo in a sumo backdrop during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
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From left, Katie Lee, 9, Victoria Chang, 6, and Renee Lee, 5, take some time to pet Chloe, a Tibetan spaniel owned by Robyn Harano, during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
From left, Katie Lee, 9, Victoria Chang, 6, and Renee Lee, 5, take some time to pet Chloe, a Tibetan spaniel owned by Robyn Harano, during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
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Participants of all ages join in on a Bon Dance during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
Participants of all ages join in on a Bon Dance during the annual Moiliili Summer Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the old Varsity Theatre lot in Honolulu.
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Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Charlie Maurer, dressed in the uniform of the 79th Pennsylvania Infantry Zouaves, loads his 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle, an original piece that fires a .58 cal minie ball. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1–3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
Hawaii Historic Arms Association member Charlie Maurer, dressed in the uniform of the 79th Pennsylvania Infantry Zouaves, loads his 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle, an original piece that fires a .58 cal minie ball. Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association held their annual Gettysburg Civil War Living History day at the Koko Head rifle range, Sunday, July 3, 2016, (the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1–3, 1863). Members brought their period firearms and their reproduction firearms, while some dressed in reproductions of uniforms of military combatants.
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Eight-year-old Chase Tawara picks out a melody along with other keiki during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
Eight-year-old Chase Tawara picks out a melody along with other keiki during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
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Nine-year-olds Logan Thompson, left, and Jacob Geren laugh while picking their ukuleles during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
Nine-year-olds Logan Thompson, left, and Jacob Geren laugh while picking their ukuleles during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
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Six-year-old Emiko Kuniyoshi strums her ukulele while marveling at a balloon rainbow after her performance with other keiki during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
Six-year-old Emiko Kuniyoshi strums her ukulele while marveling at a balloon rainbow after her performance with other keiki during the 46th annual Ukulele Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
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Main break on McCully between Citron & Waiola. All four lanes of McCully closed. Workmen fixing up water main break.
Main break on McCully between Citron & Waiola. All four lanes of McCully closed. Workmen fixing up water main break.
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Loretta Ritte, left, her husband, Walter Ritte, and Kaipo Hanakahi held protest signs outside of the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii on Nuuanu Avenue on Friday. Later a group of Native Hawaiians held signs outside of the Queen's Medical Center to protest the hospital's celebration of Queen Emma's birthday. They say the hospital is violating Queen Emma's trust.
Loretta Ritte, left, her husband, Walter Ritte, and Kaipo Hanakahi held protest signs outside of the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii on Nuuanu Avenue on Friday. Later a group of Native Hawaiians held signs outside of the Queen's Medical Center to protest the hospital's celebration of Queen Emma's birthday. They say the hospital is violating Queen Emma's trust.
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Main break on McCully between Citron & Waiola. All four lanes of McCully closed. Schoolkids cross near water main break.
Main break on McCully between Citron & Waiola. All four lanes of McCully closed. Schoolkids cross near water main break.
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The pink spire of the Royal Hawaiian hotel provided a vivid color contrast to a cobalt ocean as surfers enjoyed gently rolling waves in Waikiki earlier this week.
The pink spire of the Royal Hawaiian hotel provided a vivid color contrast to a cobalt ocean as surfers enjoyed gently rolling waves in Waikiki earlier this week.
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Hundreds attended a memorial service Sunday afternoon in ‘Iolani School’s St. Alban’s Chapel for Marc Ma, 21, a defensive end for the Nevada Wolf Pack and an ‘Iolani alumnus who went missing June 10 looking for friends on Lake Tahoe.
Hundreds attended a memorial service Sunday afternoon in ‘Iolani School’s St. Alban’s Chapel for Marc Ma, 21, a defensive end for the Nevada Wolf Pack and an ‘Iolani alumnus who went missing June 10 looking for friends on Lake Tahoe.
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A special jersey was set up for Ma his brother Matthew and mother, Michelle, greeted mourners.
A special jersey was set up for Ma his brother Matthew and mother, Michelle, greeted mourners.
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Members of Na Wai Chamber Choir, top, sang Sunday during The Cathedral of St. Andrew's presentation of its Evensong Prayer for Justice and Peace.
Members of Na Wai Chamber Choir, top, sang Sunday during The Cathedral of St. Andrew's presentation of its Evensong Prayer for Justice and Peace.
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Hawaiian Airlines held a cultural celebration Saturday at the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii to mark the company’s first daily nonstop flight from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to Honolulu. Hawaiian made its first flight from Honolulu to Narita the day before. Above, Bishop Daiya Amano blessed Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards and marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka.
Hawaiian Airlines held a cultural celebration Saturday at the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii to mark the company’s first daily nonstop flight from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to Honolulu. Hawaiian made its first flight from Honolulu to Narita the day before. Above, Bishop Daiya Amano blessed Hawaiian Airlines director of community relations Debbie Nakanelua-Richards and marketing coordinator Tad Fujinaka.
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The Very Rev. Walter B.A. Brownridge, above, dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, delivered the Litany for Justice, Peace and Healing -- based on the speech at the Great March on Washington in 1963 by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Very Rev. Walter B.A. Brownridge, above, dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, delivered the Litany for Justice, Peace and Healing -- based on the speech at the Great March on Washington in 1963 by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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As part of the celebration, Hawaiian transported hundreds of “ema,” or wooden wishing plaques, written by guests in Tokyo, aboard the flight from Narita to Honolulu. The ema were collected at Tokyo’s Maihama Amphitheater during this spring’s second annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival, which recognizes the best of Hawaii’s music. Hawaiian set up an ema wishing wall outside of the amphitheater to collect wishes to send to Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines customer service agent Gerraine Nakama presented the ema.
As part of the celebration, Hawaiian transported hundreds of “ema,” or wooden wishing plaques, written by guests in Tokyo, aboard the flight from Narita to Honolulu. The ema were collected at Tokyo’s Maihama Amphitheater during this spring’s second annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2016 Nomination & Music Festival, which recognizes the best of Hawaii’s music. Hawaiian set up an ema wishing wall outside of the amphitheater to collect wishes to send to Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines customer service agent Gerraine Nakama presented the ema.
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