Island Images: January 2018
1/11
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Students from Lanakila Baptist performed a dance routine Thursday. They are part of a broad coalition representing traditional public, public charter, private and online schools that gathered at the state Capitol courtyard to shine a spotlight on the importance of school choice at a rally timed to coincide with National School Choice Week. The event raises public awareness of the different K-12 education options available to children and families.
Students from Lanakila Baptist performed a dance routine Thursday. They are part of a broad coalition representing traditional public, public charter, private and online schools that gathered at the state Capitol courtyard to shine a spotlight on the importance of school choice at a rally timed to coincide with National School Choice Week. The event raises public awareness of the different K-12 education options available to children and families.
2/11
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Anti-abortion protesters took a stand on the state Capitol grounds Monday. Maria Houghtailing held a sign on Beretania Street, above.
Anti-abortion protesters took a stand on the state Capitol grounds Monday. Maria Houghtailing held a sign on Beretania Street, above.
3/11
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Board of Water Supply crews were expected to continue working overnight Thursday through this morning to repair a break in a 12-inch water main on Ala Moana Boulevard, said BWS spokesman Dymian Racoma. The break occurred at about 6 p.m. Wednesday near the Ala Moana Center bus stop. Repairs closed two westbound lanes on Ala Moana Boulevard between Atkinson Drive and Piikoi Street, causing traffic tie-ups. Traffic had to be contra-flowed near the Hawai'i Convention Center during rush-hour traffic.
Board of Water Supply crews were expected to continue working overnight Thursday through this morning to repair a break in a 12-inch water main on Ala Moana Boulevard, said BWS spokesman Dymian Racoma. The break occurred at about 6 p.m. Wednesday near the Ala Moana Center bus stop. Repairs closed two westbound lanes on Ala Moana Boulevard between Atkinson Drive and Piikoi Street, causing traffic tie-ups. Traffic had to be contra-flowed near the Hawai'i Convention Center during rush-hour traffic.
4/11
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Parade Grand Marshal the Rev. Anthony J. Cook and Regina Cook waved to the spectators along Kalakaua Avenue. He is the pastor at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.
Parade Grand Marshal the Rev. Anthony J. Cook and Regina Cook waved to the spectators along Kalakaua Avenue. He is the pastor at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.
5/11
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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Joseph Francisco of Ewa Beach held his daughter, Novyse, 3, on his shoulder for a better view of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday in Waikiki as marchers with the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women's Associations of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii filed past.
Joseph Francisco of Ewa Beach held his daughter, Novyse, 3, on his shoulder for a better view of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday in Waikiki as marchers with the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women's Associations of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii filed past.
6/11
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Keiki lined up along the Sand Island boat ramp on Wednesday following an afternoon dip in the water.
Keiki lined up along the Sand Island boat ramp on Wednesday following an afternoon dip in the water.
7/11
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The University of Hawaii sail team practiced in the Kalihi Channel near Sand Island on Wednesday afternoon.
The University of Hawaii sail team practiced in the Kalihi Channel near Sand Island on Wednesday afternoon.
8/11
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Beachgoers kept busy at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki on Sunday regardless of light showers.
Beachgoers kept busy at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki on Sunday regardless of light showers.
9/11
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Caleb Lutz and Kainoa Chong, both 16, put some elbow grease into washing cars Sunday afternoon in Kahala during a fundraiser for the Mid-Pacific Institute Judo team. About 20 team members, along with their parents and head coach Michael Valentine, participated in the annual event, which helps pay for some of the expenses throughout the season.
Caleb Lutz and Kainoa Chong, both 16, put some elbow grease into washing cars Sunday afternoon in Kahala during a fundraiser for the Mid-Pacific Institute Judo team. About 20 team members, along with their parents and head coach Michael Valentine, participated in the annual event, which helps pay for some of the expenses throughout the season.
10/11
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Pediatric patients at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children in Honolulu and Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., now have miniature trains to ride when leaving the hospital. Maui philanthropist Bob Douglas, who died of cancer in November at age 82, donated the $27,000 trains to give children a special sendoff on their road to recovery. Douglas's friends Barry Wurst II, wife Julia and daughter Beatrice, 2, unveiled the trains Wednesday at Kapiolani Medical Center. Above, Barry gave Beatrice, who was born at Kapiolani Medical Center, the first ride down a hallway.
Pediatric patients at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children in Honolulu and Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., now have miniature trains to ride when leaving the hospital. Maui philanthropist Bob Douglas, who died of cancer in November at age 82, donated the $27,000 trains to give children a special sendoff on their road to recovery. Douglas's friends Barry Wurst II, wife Julia and daughter Beatrice, 2, unveiled the trains Wednesday at Kapiolani Medical Center. Above, Barry gave Beatrice, who was born at Kapiolani Medical Center, the first ride down a hallway.
11/11
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Members of the Asian Lion Dance Team weaved their way through the crowd Sunday at the Town Center of Mililani New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop. The event began at 2 p.m. featuring live entertainment, with a countdown at 7 p.m. syncing with midnight at Times Square in New York.
Members of the Asian Lion Dance Team weaved their way through the crowd Sunday at the Town Center of Mililani New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop. The event began at 2 p.m. featuring live entertainment, with a countdown at 7 p.m. syncing with midnight at Times Square in New York.
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