Photo Gallery 
Here's a sampling of recent photos taken by Advertiser photographers. Click the image for a full view.
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The Capitol rotunda was decorated from top to toe for Linda Lingle's inauguration ceremonies. See photo gallery.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Natasha E. Cooper, 9, of Wahiawa, steps away from the procession and reaches for falling orchids at the closing of the inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol rotunda.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Shoppers with full 50-gallon bags waited in line at KB Toys at Kahala Mall, which opened its doors at 4:30 a.m. See story.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A flatbed truck transports a reclining Santa and Mrs. Claus on the freeway on their way to the fountain in front of City Hall for the annual Honolulu City Lights celebration. During the rest of the year, they're stored in Manana warehouse. See story.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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NoelleMarie Dradi, 9, of Kapolei, and her 3-month-old sister, NatalieMarie, were among those at the lighting of the menorah at Waikiki Gateway Park.
Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Hawai'i linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa broadsides Alabama running back Shaud Williams for one of his game-high 19 tackles. See story.
Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Wearing their dress blues, Maj. Marc Axelberg, far right, and 1st. Sgt. Keith Gavin, both of the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, served Thanksgiving meals to their troops at Schofield Barracks. The event was held on the eve of Thanksgiving so that the soldiers could spend Thanksgiving Day with their families. See story.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A snowman makes a rare appearance in the Islands as kids and their parents play in snow dumped behind City Mill at Hawai'i Kai Towne Center.
Cory Lum • The Honolulu Advertiser |
