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Even paradise has its challenges, and some of them were on display for our photographers this week.
A world famous stretch of beach in Waikiki starts at the Diamond Head end (south) close to the Kaimana Beach Hotel and extends to the Ewa end (north) at the Halekulani Hotel. Several areas are being inundated and have walkway closures like this one near the Kaimana Beach Hotel. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)A tourist from Japan blocks as much sun exposure as possible while walking in Waikiki on Tuesday. His vest circulates cool air. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)ReUse Hawaii Warehouse Manager Ian Hill, takes a break Tuesday from organizing a mountain of reclaimed material allocated for new projects at the facility in Kakaako next to Waterfront Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)A Kona Low dragged tropical moisture across the islands Thursday, and these vehicles were making big splashes in Honolulu. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)The typical flood zones — such as Aina Haina in East Honolulu — were inundated Thursday, sometimes blocking traffic. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)The stormy conditions Thursday left beaches mostly empty, except for a couple having wedding photos made at Ala Moana Beach Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)A bride strikes a pose despite the weather conditions Thursday at Ala Moana Beach Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)Debris, mostly from the commercial properties cleanup effort that began in March after the Aug. 8 fires, is piled high next to the Pioneer Mill in the Lahaina burn zone Monday. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)State and federal housing projects have broken ground behind the Wahikuli neighborhood in north Lahaina, seen here Monday. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to start daily afternoon blasting at the FEMA-funded 169-unit Kilohana temporary housing site to aid in utility and grading work. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
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