Island Images: September 2017
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A beachgoer relaxed in a hammock silhouetted by the late afternoon sun Tuesday near Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki.
A beachgoer relaxed in a hammock silhouetted by the late afternoon sun Tuesday near Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki.
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Oogway, a 14-year-old tortoise that belongs to Toby Driver, right, draws a crowd whenever he goes for a walk. The St. Louis Heights stroll can be steep but Oogway plodded steadily up the hill Tuesday. Elizabeth Lilly, left, followed along with her mom, Eva Lilly.
Oogway, a 14-year-old tortoise that belongs to Toby Driver, right, draws a crowd whenever he goes for a walk. The St. Louis Heights stroll can be steep but Oogway plodded steadily up the hill Tuesday. Elizabeth Lilly, left, followed along with her mom, Eva Lilly.
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A beach visitor on his tube kept a wary eye on the wave splashing on the breakwater Tuesday at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.
A beach visitor on his tube kept a wary eye on the wave splashing on the breakwater Tuesday at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.
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Bicyclists were within yards of the finish line Sunday at Kapiolani Regional Park after riding around the eastern end of Oahu, potentially to the Windward side, and back, in the 36th Annual Honolulu Century Ride. More than 1,700 cyclists began just after 6 a.m. at the park and pedaled in their choice of distances in the 25-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile ride, presented by Japan Air Lines. The Aloha Fun Ride was another, shorter option.
Bicyclists were within yards of the finish line Sunday at Kapiolani Regional Park after riding around the eastern end of Oahu, potentially to the Windward side, and back, in the 36th Annual Honolulu Century Ride. More than 1,700 cyclists began just after 6 a.m. at the park and pedaled in their choice of distances in the 25-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile ride, presented by Japan Air Lines. The Aloha Fun Ride was another, shorter option.
5/17
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Bicyclists rode down the homestretch on Kalakaua Avenue.
Bicyclists rode down the homestretch on Kalakaua Avenue.
6/17
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Ten-year-old Petelo Sefo enjoyed a splash in the waning days of summer with a sunset slide into the ocean Wednesday near the Waikiki Natatorium. Fall officially begins with the autumn equinox at 10:02 a.m. Hawaii time on Friday.
Ten-year-old Petelo Sefo enjoyed a splash in the waning days of summer with a sunset slide into the ocean Wednesday near the Waikiki Natatorium. Fall officially begins with the autumn equinox at 10:02 a.m. Hawaii time on Friday.
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Pedestrians were silhouetted against a clear sky Wednesday along Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki.
Pedestrians were silhouetted against a clear sky Wednesday along Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki.
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Runners made their way around Magic Island on Tuesday, silhouetted by the late afternoon sun.
Runners made their way around Magic Island on Tuesday, silhouetted by the late afternoon sun.
9/17
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Ukulele players of the Yokomitsu Ukulele Club of Hiroshima, Japan, took advantage of the sunny weather and the shade of a large tree at Kapiolani Regional Park on Monday to rehearse for their performance at the Royal Hawaiian Center later that day. Toshiyuki Yokomitsu, right, directed the group with assistant director Hiroko Nagano, second from right. Mako Yamato, foreground left, and Konomi Nishiyama, of Hula Halau 'o Le'ale'a, danced hula to the music.
Ukulele players of the Yokomitsu Ukulele Club of Hiroshima, Japan, took advantage of the sunny weather and the shade of a large tree at Kapiolani Regional Park on Monday to rehearse for their performance at the Royal Hawaiian Center later that day. Toshiyuki Yokomitsu, right, directed the group with assistant director Hiroko Nagano, second from right. Mako Yamato, foreground left, and Konomi Nishiyama, of Hula Halau 'o Le'ale'a, danced hula to the music.
10/17
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COURTESY OF THE YMCA OF HONOLULU
Volunteers at the Nuuanu YMCA collected items Saturday for the YMCA of Honolulu’s Kokua for Houston’s Keiki donation drive. Drive-through drop-off wraps up today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1441 Pali Highway to fill a 40-foot Pasha Hawaii shipping container that will be distributed to families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Items sought include new or unused sports gear, toys, games, books, crafts, school supplies and snacks. Monetary donations are also being accepted. See ymcahonolulu.org.11/17
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The Manoa Metro Tigers football team shoveled dirt Tuesday at their Manoa District Park practice field. Head coach Nate Kia said he was grateful for his team's use of the park and was "paying it back" by leveling off parts of the uneven field.
The Manoa Metro Tigers football team shoveled dirt Tuesday at their Manoa District Park practice field. Head coach Nate Kia said he was grateful for his team's use of the park and was "paying it back" by leveling off parts of the uneven field.
12/17
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Walkers deployed their umbrellas Monday as they made their way down a rainy sidewalk along Kalakaua Avenue.
Walkers deployed their umbrellas Monday as they made their way down a rainy sidewalk along Kalakaua Avenue.
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Niki Minami reacted as her grandson, Matteo Minami, 7, splashed water on her during an afternoon out near the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial on Wednesday afternoon.
Niki Minami reacted as her grandson, Matteo Minami, 7, splashed water on her during an afternoon out near the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial on Wednesday afternoon.
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The American Red Cross of Hawaii, celebrating 100 years of service, held a Historic Queen Liliuokalani Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday on the steps of Iolani Palace.
The American Red Cross of Hawaii, celebrating 100 years of service, held a Historic Queen Liliuokalani Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday on the steps of Iolani Palace.
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Chevy Chevalier, above left, and Bo Kanekoa raised the Red Cross fl ag over the palace as it was 100 years ago during World War I. Dressed like fi remen in the 1850s, Fire Inspector Nelson Makua, foreground at right, and fi refi ghters from the Honolulu Fire Department community relations department stood with fi re axes at the ready.
Chevy Chevalier, above left, and Bo Kanekoa raised the Red Cross fl ag over the palace as it was 100 years ago during World War I. Dressed like fi remen in the 1850s, Fire Inspector Nelson Makua, foreground at right, and fi refi ghters from the Honolulu Fire Department community relations department stood with fi re axes at the ready.
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Suyeon You, left, bounced a soccer ball while Jiin Park, Alyssa Lee and Justin Hur watched Monday at Kapiolani Park. The four were participants in the Korean Sports Festival being held at the park.
Suyeon You, left, bounced a soccer ball while Jiin Park, Alyssa Lee and Justin Hur watched Monday at Kapiolani Park. The four were participants in the Korean Sports Festival being held at the park.
17/17
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A surfer took off on a sizable wave during a south swell on Sunday in Kakaako.
A surfer took off on a sizable wave during a south swell on Sunday in Kakaako.
Hawaii men’s basketball team defeats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 71-62
No. 1-ranked Kamehameha rallies for a 44-42 win over Maryknoll
Family Promise center assists homeless families
Protests erupt near the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv
Migrants walk in a caravan in an attempt to reach the U.S. border
No. 4-ranked Maryknoll stuns No. 2 ‘Iolani, 53-52
Calvin Say retires after 48 years with Honorary Certificate ceremony
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Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire in Malibu
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Family Promise center assists homeless families
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