Photo Gallery 
Here's a sampling of recent photos taken by Advertiser photographers. Click the image for a full view.
 |
Former crew members of the USS Missouri returned to the battleship on Sept. 2 for ceremonies commemorating the 58th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event began at 8:45 a.m., the same hour in 1945 that Japanese officials signed surrender documents aboard the "Mighty Mo," now a memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
Kelly and Petty Officer 1st Class Mathew McIntosh spend a few more moments together before the USS Port Royal leaves for the Western Pacific. Morgan, 4 months, waits to go home with just Mom.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
Firefighters hosed down a hot spot after a Mililani brushfire came within several feet of the Lanikuhana Patio Homes Sept. 6. See story.
Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
When the shoreline surf is small and choppy and snorkeling isn't the best, the 50th state still provides. A trio of windsurfers converge off Diamond Head in near-perfect breezy conditions.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
Emily Confalone, 6, was carefree and a bit daring recently at Ala Moana Park's exercise area — with the help of grandfather Harry Taira, who said he was baby-sitting for the day.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
As blessings were invoked for the site of the Fire Department headquarters on Queen and South streets, to be completed next year, Honolulu Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi, center, flanked by Mayor Jeremy Harris, left, and Fire Commissioner Anson "Slim" Ilae, talked about the site's reputation for "spiritual energy." The old station nearby was reputed to be haunted.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
Champion martial arts student Austin Wie, 10, of Hawai'i Kai, demonstrates his skills in tae kwon do at the Korean festival Sept. 6. Other activities included a Korean folk song contest and traditional dances.
Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser |
 |
Malia and Billy Brennan of Kahala tend to a floral tribute blown over by the wind at the statue of Queen Lili'uokalani. Sept. 2 was the queen's birthday, and several events were scheduled in commemoration. See story.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
