Photo Gallery 
Here's a sampling of recent photos taken by Advertiser photographers. Click the image for a full view.
• Bus strike photo gallery
• Last week's photo gallery
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A Honolulu Fire Department helicopter dips its bucket into the ocean off Sandy Beach to help fight a wind-whipped fire on Koko Crater. See story.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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State marine biologist Skippy Hau, left, and conservation enforcement officer Nalu Yen prepare to release a patched-up green sea turtle at Oneuli Beach in Makena. See story.
Timothy Hurley • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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University of Hawai'i students head to classes near Sakamaki Hall on the Manoa campus. The UH fall session began Aug. 25.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Melvin Lieu, 3, belts out "Aloha Kakahiaka," while Kai Hall, 4, left, and Kayla Kohara, 3, sing along at the Waikiki Community Center as the center rehearses for its 25th anniversary celebration. See story.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Gary "Gabby" Makalena of Waikiki, Al "Rabbit" Kekai of Waikiki, Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana of Makaha and "Uncle" Poo'nui Lopes of Nanakuli tossed flowers into Waikiki waters to honor legendary waterman Duke Paoa Kahanamoku on the 113th anniversary of his birth.
Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Kristi Desuacido of Mililani, right, and Sandra Tory of Pearl City did some dancing at the 23rd annual Greek Festival at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Park. About 15,000 attended the two-day weekend event. See story.
Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A wave rider rips a curl at Sandy Beach. It was the last day of summer vacation for many students; the traditional school year began Aug. 25.
Gregory Yamamoto • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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UH defensive back Gary Wright and his teammates stretch during the team's only practice at Aloha Stadium prior to the opener against Appalachian State. See story.
Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser |
