Shootz! Memorial Lanterns, Endangered Moorhens And Housing Bills Stay Afloat

Tributes to the departed lighted up the sea at Ala Moana Beach Park and the governor signed measures to increase affordable housing in Hawaii this past week.

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Tributes to the departed lighted up the sea at Ala Moana Beach Park and the governor signed measures to increase affordable housing in Hawaii this past week.

Nicole Mattox, from left, Carlita Ferguson and Roietta Goodwin from Sacramento, California, honor their mother and father at the 25th anniversary Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024, at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. Lanterns with messages are sent afloat to remember those who have passed. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
From left, Nicole Mattox, Carlita Ferguson and Roietta Goodwin of Sacramento, California, honor their mother and father at the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii 2024 event Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A lantern floats among the 6,000 distributed for the 25th anniversary Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024, at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. The annual Memorial Day event allows participants to remember their loved ones who have passed. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
About 6,000 lanterns with messages were set afloat to remember those who have passed away. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A lantern with messages and a photo is set afloat during the 25th anniversary Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024, at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. The annual Memorial Day event distributed 6,000 floating lantern kits earlier in the day. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
This was the 25th anniversary of the Memorial Day event. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
As the Summer approaches, residents along the shore line at Sunset Beach on Oahu’s north shore are expecting a reprieve from the erosion that accompanies many winter swells. Some residents have installed their own barriers in efforts to hold back the ocean but those have that have decayed into pieces of themselves scattered along the otherwise pristine beaches. Denise Antolini (pink hat) along with Sue Cortes (blue top), Randy Grey hat) and Judy Meyers (black Top) are seeking to resolve both the owners issues and the DLNR’s issues with owners self manufactured barriers. Photographed May 28th, 2024. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
As summer approaches, North Shore residents hope for a reprieve from erosion caused by winter swells. Some have installed their own barriers in efforts to hold back the ocean, but these sometimes decay with pieces scattered along otherwise pristine beaches. Denise Antolini, an environmental activist, peeks under a self-installed barrier at Sunset Beach on Tuesday. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Governor Josh Green M.D. signed several Bills into law pertaining to the housing shortage in Hawaii. Several members of his cabinet along with Senator Brian Schatz shared in the moment, Photographed May 28, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signs one of several bills Tuesday to empower homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots to increase affordable housing construction and decrease homelessness statewide. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Hawaii Governor Josh Green M.D. signed several Bills into law pertaining to the housing shortage in Hawaii. Several members of his cabinet along with Senator Brian Schatz shared in the moment, Photographed May 28, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The bills get passed around by members of Green’s cabinet as well state Rep. Luke Evslin, center, and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, right. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The Hawaiian moorhen, or ‘alae ‘ula, once thrived throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands except Kahoolawe and Lanai. Now, they only live in wetlands on Oahu and Kauai, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
The Hawaiian moorhen, or ‘alae ‘ula, once thrived throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands except Kahoolawe and Lanai. Now, they only live in wetlands on Oahu and Kauai, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This one swims Friday in Hawaii Kai. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
The Hawaiian moorhen, or ‘alae ‘ula, is one of the many endangered species endemic to Hawaii. This juvenile bird was swimming in Hawaii Kai, Friday. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
A juvenile Hawaiian moorhen in Hawaii Kai. The moorhen is one of many endangered species endemic to Hawaii. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)

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