Island Images: February 2017
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Kaimuki resident Kathryn Ebert walked under a hazy sky at sunset after a surf session at Ala Moana Bowls on Monday. Today's weather forecast is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.
Kaimuki resident Kathryn Ebert walked under a hazy sky at sunset after a surf session at Ala Moana Bowls on Monday. Today's weather forecast is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.
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The University of Hawaii at Manoa held its annual public preview day, "The Manoa Experience," on Saturday with approximately 1,000 people in attendance. The open house offered prospective students an opportunity to stroll the campus, visit departments, meet faculty and students, as well as participate in interactive activities. Keita Moore, a UH Asian-studies student, put his creative touch on a ceramic piece at the Art Department's tent during the event.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa held its annual public preview day, "The Manoa Experience," on Saturday with approximately 1,000 people in attendance. The open house offered prospective students an opportunity to stroll the campus, visit departments, meet faculty and students, as well as participate in interactive activities. Keita Moore, a UH Asian-studies student, put his creative touch on a ceramic piece at the Art Department's tent during the event.
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The Pacifi c Beach Hotel is undergoing a $115 million renovation and is on track to re-brand itself as the 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach this fall. The hotel completed a guest room renovation in December and expects to complete other improvements in phases. This spring the breakfast buffet, renovated Oceanarium, lobby and bar will come back online. A new 18,000-square-foot pool deck and two restaurant concepts by celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto are slated for September completion. The repositioning is the property's first major overhaul in more than 45 years. Construction workers, above, refurbish the Oceanarium.
The Pacifi c Beach Hotel is undergoing a $115 million renovation and is on track to re-brand itself as the 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach this fall. The hotel completed a guest room renovation in December and expects to complete other improvements in phases. This spring the breakfast buffet, renovated Oceanarium, lobby and bar will come back online. A new 18,000-square-foot pool deck and two restaurant concepts by celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto are slated for September completion. The repositioning is the property's first major overhaul in more than 45 years. Construction workers, above, refurbish the Oceanarium.
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Four-year-old Dayne Chun painted with watercolors at the Honolulu Museum of Art in Makiki on Sunday during the Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday "Here in the Islands" event. The monthly event's next date is March 19, with the theme "Shaloha," bridging the concepts of shalom and aloha.
Four-year-old Dayne Chun painted with watercolors at the Honolulu Museum of Art in Makiki on Sunday during the Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday "Here in the Islands" event. The monthly event's next date is March 19, with the theme "Shaloha," bridging the concepts of shalom and aloha.
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Four-year-old Dayne Chun painted with watercolors at the Honolulu Museum of Art in Makiki on Sunday during the Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday "Here in the Islands" event. The monthly event's next date is March 19, with the theme "Shaloha," bridging the concepts of shalom and aloha.
Four-year-old Dayne Chun painted with watercolors at the Honolulu Museum of Art in Makiki on Sunday during the Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday "Here in the Islands" event. The monthly event's next date is March 19, with the theme "Shaloha," bridging the concepts of shalom and aloha.
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A group dressed as fruit competed as well.
A group dressed as fruit competed as well.
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Members of the military headed for their own Sounds of Freedom fi nish line in Aloha Stadium.
Members of the military headed for their own Sounds of Freedom fi nish line in Aloha Stadium.
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Peter Hershorn of Honolulu, at the finish line in Aloha Stadium, took first place in the wheelchair division.
Peter Hershorn of Honolulu, at the finish line in Aloha Stadium, took first place in the wheelchair division.
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Na Kamali'i 0 'Iliahi, an after-school ukulele program at Iliahi Elementary School in Wahiawa, entertained the crowd Sunday at the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run Sports, Health & Fitness Expo in the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
Na Kamali'i 0 'Iliahi, an after-school ukulele program at Iliahi Elementary School in Wahiawa, entertained the crowd Sunday at the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run Sports, Health & Fitness Expo in the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
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The Makiki Christian Church glowed from the golden rays of the setting sun on Wednesday. The five-story building is modeled after an early Edo period castle in 16th-century Japan. The historic church on Pensacola Street was built in 1931.11/21
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Angela Hoan and her 1-1/2-year-old niece Ember Mozo walked along the promenade at Kakaako Waterfront Park earlier this week.
Angela Hoan and her 1-1/2-year-old niece Ember Mozo walked along the promenade at Kakaako Waterfront Park earlier this week.
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The Remington College building on Bishop Street captured the refl ection of the Bishop Place tower as the 1141 Alakea St. building rose behind on Thursday.
The Remington College building on Bishop Street captured the refl ection of the Bishop Place tower as the 1141 Alakea St. building rose behind on Thursday.
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A unicycle troupe practiced at Paki Park on Tuesday afternoon as their coach, Minako Taniguchi, in background, supervised. Taniguchi said they meet twice a week to practice and entertain small groups.
A unicycle troupe practiced at Paki Park on Tuesday afternoon as their coach, Minako Taniguchi, in background, supervised. Taniguchi said they meet twice a week to practice and entertain small groups.
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Hawaii Public Radio launched a program realignment with its two stations Tuesday. HPR-1 now focuses on local and international news with popular programs and talk shows along with entertainment and a variety of music while HPR-2 is strictly dedicated to classical music. Pictured in production is the HPR-1 talk show "The Conversation," which features executive producer Beth-Ann Kozlovich and co-host Chris Vandercook. In the foreground is production assistant Ryan Finnerty.
Hawaii Public Radio launched a program realignment with its two stations Tuesday. HPR-1 now focuses on local and international news with popular programs and talk shows along with entertainment and a variety of music while HPR-2 is strictly dedicated to classical music. Pictured in production is the HPR-1 talk show "The Conversation," which features executive producer Beth-Ann Kozlovich and co-host Chris Vandercook. In the foreground is production assistant Ryan Finnerty.
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Shiori Koehler performed hula with her students from the Poe Poe Hawaii Culture Center.
Shiori Koehler performed hula with her students from the Poe Poe Hawaii Culture Center.
16/21
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Above, Akira Muramoto, left, Naoya Hiramoto, Mark Iseman and Yuya Morosawa jammed at the Imua Ukulele booth during the Ninth Annual Ukulele Picnic, held Sunday at Kakaako Gateway Park. The free event featured ukulele masters, musicians, hula halau, workshops, vendor booths and food throughout the day.
Above, Akira Muramoto, left, Naoya Hiramoto, Mark Iseman and Yuya Morosawa jammed at the Imua Ukulele booth during the Ninth Annual Ukulele Picnic, held Sunday at Kakaako Gateway Park. The free event featured ukulele masters, musicians, hula halau, workshops, vendor booths and food throughout the day.
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Justin Smith, Director of Construction for EdR Collegiate Housing, left, and Paul Menzies, CEO of Laconia Development LLC, stand ready to untie the maile lei as Kahu Kordell Kekoa officiates in the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for Hale Mahana Collegiate Apartments, a private partnership between Laconia Development LLC and EdR Collegiate Housing at the former University Square location.
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The reflection of the west side of the state Capitol creates what looks like a football.
The reflection of the west side of the state Capitol creates what looks like a football.
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Refurbished ukulele were delivered to the school along with the donated ones. Above, Willibo Paul, center, a first-grader, strummed a refurbished ukulele; at right Shimabukuro entertained the kids during the assembly.
Refurbished ukulele were delivered to the school along with the donated ones. Above, Willibo Paul, center, a first-grader, strummed a refurbished ukulele; at right Shimabukuro entertained the kids during the assembly.
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Local artist Jake Shimabukuro and the Music for Life Foundation donated 40 ukulele to Ala Wai Elementary School's music program in a ceremony Tuesday at the school. The musician teamed up with the nonprofi t in 2016 in an effort to return restored Kamaka ukulele to schools to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kamaka Hawaii Inc.
Local artist Jake Shimabukuro and the Music for Life Foundation donated 40 ukulele to Ala Wai Elementary School's music program in a ceremony Tuesday at the school. The musician teamed up with the nonprofi t in 2016 in an effort to return restored Kamaka ukulele to schools to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kamaka Hawaii Inc.
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Pedestrians, some prepared for rain, others not, crossed North Beretania Street at Maunakea Street on a wet Monday morning.
Pedestrians, some prepared for rain, others not, crossed North Beretania Street at Maunakea Street on a wet Monday morning.
No. 4-ranked Maryknoll stuns No. 2 ‘Iolani, 53-52
Calvin Say retires after 48 years with Honorary Certificate ceremony
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Proposed site near Wahiawa picked for landfill
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Juan Baron changes guilty plea at courtroom hearing
City and state collaborate to restore Kailua Beach
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