Island images: November 2016
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Workers hoisted characters into position in preparation for Saturday's opening ceremony of Honolulu City Lights.
Workers hoisted characters into position in preparation for Saturday's opening ceremony of Honolulu City Lights.
2/29
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
At Honolulu Hale, Kaui Meyers, above, of the prosecuting attorney's office put finishing touches on the department Christmas tree in the courtyard Tuesday.
At Honolulu Hale, Kaui Meyers, above, of the prosecuting attorney's office put finishing touches on the department Christmas tree in the courtyard Tuesday.
3/29
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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Female Hawaiian monk seal N96 rested among beachgoers in front of the Colony Surf condominium in Waikiki on Monday.
Female Hawaiian monk seal N96 rested among beachgoers in front of the Colony Surf condominium in Waikiki on Monday.
4/29
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Employees of Sizzle, a Japanese hot-pot restaurant, set up Monday for the opening of Waikiki Yokocho, a gourmet dining alley featuring 16 eateries. The food court, on the ground floor of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, opens Thursday. For more on Waikiki Yokocho, see Wednesday's Crave section.
Employees of Sizzle, a Japanese hot-pot restaurant, set up Monday for the opening of Waikiki Yokocho, a gourmet dining alley featuring 16 eateries. The food court, on the ground floor of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, opens Thursday. For more on Waikiki Yokocho, see Wednesday's Crave section.
5/29
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
At the Koko Marina Shopping Center on Saturday morning, Santa took a break, and Vincent Cervantes decided to take advantage of the empty seat, filling in as his four granddaughters played along. The sisters are Aphrodite, 5, left; Isis, 13; Heistia, 3; and Athena Garcia-Wang, 10. They all were at the shopping center for the 2016 Keiki Kalikimaka Parade & Christmas Carnival and stayed until the late afternoon to catch a movie at Consolidated Theatres Koko Marina 8.
At the Koko Marina Shopping Center on Saturday morning, Santa took a break, and Vincent Cervantes decided to take advantage of the empty seat, filling in as his four granddaughters played along. The sisters are Aphrodite, 5, left; Isis, 13; Heistia, 3; and Athena Garcia-Wang, 10. They all were at the shopping center for the 2016 Keiki Kalikimaka Parade & Christmas Carnival and stayed until the late afternoon to catch a movie at Consolidated Theatres Koko Marina 8.
6/29
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
As it does every year, the Salvation Army served about 2,000 people who showed up for a free meal, entertainment and fellowship Thursday at its 46th annual Thanksgiving meal, at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. About 800 volunteers helped prepare and serve 900 pounds of turkey, 300 pounds of stuffing, 35 gallons of gravy, 350 pounds of rice, 165 dozen rolls, 30 pounds of coffee, 100 gallons of fruit punch and 250 pies. Lori Auhill served Carmen Pace. Also seated: Jeanne Bruno, left, Kalei Cazimero and Carmen's sister Iris Pace.
As it does every year, the Salvation Army served about 2,000 people who showed up for a free meal, entertainment and fellowship Thursday at its 46th annual Thanksgiving meal, at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. About 800 volunteers helped prepare and serve 900 pounds of turkey, 300 pounds of stuffing, 35 gallons of gravy, 350 pounds of rice, 165 dozen rolls, 30 pounds of coffee, 100 gallons of fruit punch and 250 pies. Lori Auhill served Carmen Pace. Also seated: Jeanne Bruno, left, Kalei Cazimero and Carmen's sister Iris Pace.
7/29
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Hawaii's first lady, Dawn Amano Ige, and city Managing Director Roy Amemiya placed the ceremonial first donations into a Salvation Army red kettle Monday during the statewide kickoff of the red kettle and Angel Tree programs at Central Pacific Bank on Alakea Street.
Hawaii's first lady, Dawn Amano Ige, and city Managing Director Roy Amemiya placed the ceremonial first donations into a Salvation Army red kettle Monday during the statewide kickoff of the red kettle and Angel Tree programs at Central Pacific Bank on Alakea Street.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
"Gunnarr," a 4 year old South African Mastiff - aka Boerboel - sits for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii, who holds 8 month old Meier Kealoha, for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
"Gunnarr," a 4 year old South African Mastiff - aka Boerboel - sits for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii, who holds 8 month old Meier Kealoha, for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
"Gunnarr," a 4 year old South African Mastiff - aka Boerboel - looks over Santa before sitting for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
"Gunnarr," a 4 year old South African Mastiff - aka Boerboel - looks over Santa before sitting for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mochi, a 6 year old Beagle/Terrier mix, sits with his holiday decorated hat for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
Mochi, a 6 year old Beagle/Terrier mix, sits with his holiday decorated hat for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Hawaii for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
11/29
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
David Griggs, left, and Richard Smith, right, brought their 10 year old miniature Dachshunds Olive and Pickles to sit for a photo with Santa, holding Olive, and Mrs. Claus Hawaii, holding Pickles, for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
David Griggs, left, and Richard Smith, right, brought their 10 year old miniature Dachshunds Olive and Pickles to sit for a photo with Santa, holding Olive, and Mrs. Claus Hawaii, holding Pickles, for the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual Pictures with Santa Paws holiday event sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, Sunday, November 20, 2016. Scores of pets and their owners turned out for the picture taking event which also featured a pet holiday fair and waived adoption fees.
12/29
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Lucas Wong, 5, and his brother Ethan, 2, fished at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday. “I think I caught a piranha,” said Lucas who joked that he had only nine out of ten fingers after the catch. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
Lucas Wong, 5, and his brother Ethan, 2, fished at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday. “I think I caught a piranha,” said Lucas who joked that he had only nine out of ten fingers after the catch. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kieran Goto, 5, celebrated after he and his father, Sage, caught their first fish at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
Kieran Goto, 5, celebrated after he and his father, Sage, caught their first fish at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
14/29
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Buddy Leong, almost 14, led his sister, Eliana, 2, across a bridge at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden to go fishing on Sunday. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
Buddy Leong, almost 14, led his sister, Eliana, 2, across a bridge at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden to go fishing on Sunday. The garden is located at 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe and offers free catch and release fishing every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free bamboo fishing poles with barbless hooks are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with visitors providing their bread for bait. No casting is allowed. For more information please visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/569-ho%60omaluhia-botanical-garden.html or call 233-7323
15/29
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Moanalua celebrates after it was announced that they won the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) and beating Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). In front with the trophy is Malina Morris-Kato (left) and Mariah Tanner. Mililani won the large division (more that 11). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
Moanalua celebrates after it was announced that they won the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) and beating Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). In front with the trophy is Malina Morris-Kato (left) and Mariah Tanner. Mililani won the large division (more that 11). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Moanalua performs their winning cheerleading routine as they win the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) and beating Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). Mililani won the large division (more that 11). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
Moanalua performs their winning cheerleading routine as they win the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) and beating Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). Mililani won the large division (more that 11). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
17/29
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
This is Mililani performing their winning cheerleading routine on their way to winning the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High (2nd) and Kamehameha-Kapalama (3ed). Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
This is Mililani performing their winning cheerleading routine on their way to winning the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High (2nd) and Kamehameha-Kapalama (3ed). Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
18/29
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
This is Mililani celebrating (hoisting their trophy up) after it was announced that they won the 2016 ZippyÕs Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. Among those celebrating were Jayna Alviar (hand over face) and Jasmine Oleos (arms raised). Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
This is Mililani celebrating (hoisting their trophy up) after it was announced that they won the 2016 ZippyÕs Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. Among those celebrating were Jayna Alviar (hand over face) and Jasmine Oleos (arms raised). Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
This is Mililani celebrating after it was announced that they won the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. Among those celebrating were Jayna Alviar (hand over face) and Jasmine Oleos (arms raised). Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
This is Mililani celebrating after it was announced that they won the 2016 Zippy’s Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. Among those celebrating were Jayna Alviar (hand over face) and Jasmine Oleos (arms raised). Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
This is Mililani celebrating after it was announced that they won the 2016 ZippyÕs Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. (l-r) Ashley Koza, Ginger Sceepe, Kyana Iida, Jayna Alviar, Janel Alvia (sisters) and Emily King. Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
This is Mililani celebrating after it was announced that they won the 2016 ZippyÕs Cheerleading State Championships in the large division (12-20 cheerleaders) by beating Balwin High. (l-r) Ashley Koza, Ginger Sceepe, Kyana Iida, Jayna Alviar, Janel Alvia (sisters) and Emily King. Kamehameha (Kapalama) finished 3rd. Moanalua won the medium division (less than 12 cheerleaders) over Kaiser (2nd) and Waiakea (3rd). The championships were held at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
21/29
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Firefighters battled a 30-acre brush fi re Thursday night that began threatening homes before 8 p.m. on Kuwale Road. Fire Capt. David Jenkins said 14 companies and 37 personnel responded to the blaze, which was near 85-1520 Waianae Valley Road. Wind was a factor in the spread of the fi re, he said. The fi re was reported at 7:12 p.m. The fi rst company arrived at 7:20 p.m. Residents were self-evacuating on Kuwale Road, Jenkins said.
Firefighters battled a 30-acre brush fi re Thursday night that began threatening homes before 8 p.m. on Kuwale Road. Fire Capt. David Jenkins said 14 companies and 37 personnel responded to the blaze, which was near 85-1520 Waianae Valley Road. Wind was a factor in the spread of the fi re, he said. The fi re was reported at 7:12 p.m. The fi rst company arrived at 7:20 p.m. Residents were self-evacuating on Kuwale Road, Jenkins said.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The city’s Christmas tree was installed on the front lawn of Honolulu Hale on Wednesday with an assist from Mayor Kirk Caldwell, in red, who helped push the tree into place. Crews harvested the 61-foot Norfolk pine, thought to be 35 to 40 years old, from Kahala Community Park. The tree will be festooned with lights and decorations in preparation for the 32nd annual Honolulu City Lights celebration on Dec. 3.
The city’s Christmas tree was installed on the front lawn of Honolulu Hale on Wednesday with an assist from Mayor Kirk Caldwell, in red, who helped push the tree into place. Crews harvested the 61-foot Norfolk pine, thought to be 35 to 40 years old, from Kahala Community Park. The tree will be festooned with lights and decorations in preparation for the 32nd annual Honolulu City Lights celebration on Dec. 3.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Nearly 150 residents gathered outside of First Hawaiian Bank's downtown headquarters Tuesday to protest the involvement of the company's majority shareholder with the Dakota Access Pipeline. Currently under construction, the 1,172-mile, 30-inch-diameter pipeline will connect North Dakota to Patoka, Ill.
Nearly 150 residents gathered outside of First Hawaiian Bank's downtown headquarters Tuesday to protest the involvement of the company's majority shareholder with the Dakota Access Pipeline. Currently under construction, the 1,172-mile, 30-inch-diameter pipeline will connect North Dakota to Patoka, Ill.
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
A stand-up paddler glided along in waters off Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday.
A stand-up paddler glided along in waters off Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Noelani Elementary School's 27th annual Craft and Children's Fair featured homemade gifts, food, live entertainment and rides for the keiki. Noelani stu dent Sola Bang, 5, and her mother, Yu Bang, looked at a goldfish Sola won Saturday after she knocked over some miniature bowling pins.
Noelani Elementary School's 27th annual Craft and Children's Fair featured homemade gifts, food, live entertainment and rides for the keiki. Noelani stu dent Sola Bang, 5, and her mother, Yu Bang, looked at a goldfish Sola won Saturday after she knocked over some miniature bowling pins.
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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Joint Service Color Guard presented colors during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. The Colors are presented by the Joint Service Color Guard during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
The Joint Service Color Guard presented colors during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. The Colors are presented by the Joint Service Color Guard during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
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JAMM AQUINO
Gov. David Ige shook hands with WWII veterans during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
Gov. David Ige shook hands with WWII veterans during the 2016 Governor's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kahu Kelekona Bishaw, center, was on hand for a blessing and brunch Saturday to celebrate the reopening of Koko Crater Stables. Remy Ahquin, 9, left, helped the kahu as Megan Egbert, 9, gave her horse Rainy a hug. The facility closed at the end of May when the permit for the previous operator expired, and dozens of community volunteers have since pitched in to restore its dilapidated structures.
Kahu Kelekona Bishaw, center, was on hand for a blessing and brunch Saturday to celebrate the reopening of Koko Crater Stables. Remy Ahquin, 9, left, helped the kahu as Megan Egbert, 9, gave her horse Rainy a hug. The facility closed at the end of May when the permit for the previous operator expired, and dozens of community volunteers have since pitched in to restore its dilapidated structures.
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