Spectacular Catch

Pac-5 Wolfpack receiver Rome Lilio (85) makes a spectacular catch as this Saint Louis Crusaders II defensive back readies to make the tackle, in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division 2 game.

Paying Tribute

The USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) pays tribute to the USS Missouri (BB-63), USS Arizona (BB-39) Memorial, and the memorials of the other ships sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The guided missile destroyer was returning from deployment, and took part in the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

DDG-112 was named after US Navy Lieutenant Michael P Murphy was a SEAL Team special operator who posthumously earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in Operation Red Wings, where he and two other SEALs were killed in action in Afghanistan.

Pioneer Inn

This past week, a wildfire swept through Lāhainā, Maui. Sadly, the fires destroyed a majority of the town, including the world-renown Front Street, and the landmark Pioneer Inn. The  fire left a trail of destruction from the West Maui Mountains, to the grasslands above Lāhainā, to the water's edge of Front Street. The photo above was taken in March 2009, during one of our trips to Maui.

The fires were blown by high winds as the effects of Hurricane Dora passing south of the islands, and a high pressure system to the north of the islands. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the compressed winds came down from the West Maui Mountains, and created a firestorm that consumed whatever was in its path. There are also three other brush fires ablaze on Maui: Wailuku, Kula, and Kīhei, that spread firefighting resources thin.

Keep the people of Maui in your prayers, and help out in any way you can!

Continuing coverage by Hawai‘i News Now.

Sans Souci Sunset

Sunset from Sans Souci Beach in Waikīkī.

Take Down

Defenders of the Kaimukī Bulldogs football team tackle a receiver from the Faith Lutheran Crusaders (Las Vegas, NV) after catching a short pass. The 2023 high school football season is but a couple of weeks away.

Egret On A Fence

This cattle egret waits on a fence in search of bugs to eat.

Monochrome Senior Photo

A black and white version of one of Adrian's senior photos.

Water Play

Emi and Yuki spend some playtime in the water on a hot summer day.

Raptor Pilot

A Hawai‘i Air National Guard F-22A Raptor pilot taxiing his fighter back to the Guard ramp after a training flight.

Have a great Independence Day holiday!

Beach Selfie

Ellie and Brandon take a selfie at the shoreline of Keaweula Beach (also known as Yokohama Beach) during their vacation here.

Yuki & Her Toy

Yuki pauses to pose for the photo while playing with her toy.

Kawainui Canal

The Kawainui Canal is an outlet to the Pacific Ocean, that is a tributary of the Maunawili Stream and the Kawainui Marsh in Kailua. The canal has piers for those who live along the canal, and people also standup paddle board.

Plane Wash

Crew members of an aircraft cleaning company wash this Boeing 737 Boeing Business Jet, owned by Busujima Trust at the time. The cleaner on the wing, washing the Blended Winglet, must watch where he steps, as parts of the wing are marked as No Step zones.

DJ Anit

Local DJ, DJ Anit, was the opening act for the Dream Weekend 2017 concert at Aloha Stadium, which the Chainsmokers headlined.

Slippers Off

One of the delivery flight crew of this Boeing 737-800 removed his slippers before he climbed into the forward cargo hold. As per Asian cultures, people normally remove their footwear before entering a home, but this is the first time I've seen something like this.

‘Ōhia Lehua Bees

Honeybees hover and gather at these ‘Ōhia Lehua flowers.

Hawai‘i Flags

Hundreds of Hawai‘i state flags were placed on the east lawn of the State Capitol before the start of the 2021 Legislative session. Today's photo shows a small section of the flags.

Streetlight Cadence

Local indie-rock quartet Streetlight Cadence rehearses for their appearance in the 2018 Hawai‘i Bowl pregame show. The band will do two numbers before the Christmas Eve collegiate football bowl game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors.

Ben Chai (guitar) is the newest member of the band. Since this photo was taken, the band has moved to the mainland, and a couple of changes in their lineup.

Model Shoot

This photographer worked to take photos of the model in an evening gown, walking along Waimānalo Beach, among the winds and waves.

Under Tow

One of the ground crew for Castle & Cooke Aviation tows out this Embraer ERJ-190 from their ramp to an active taxiway, so the pilots can start the engines. This ERJ-190 belonged to Virgin Australia as VH-ZPO, and named "Boomerang Beach". It was on its way to make another fuel stop at Apia, Sāmoa, before returning to Brisbane, Australia.