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It started out as a historic week in the islands as Hawaii held its first same-sex marriages.

Civil Beat reporter Chad Blair and photographer PF Bentley spent much of the evening documenting some of the first multiple after-midnight weddings.

On a very different note, this week saw the relationship between the Honolulu Ethics Commission and Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s administration grow even more strained. The commission accuses the mayor’s cabinet of stonewalling investigations into corruption, and is now considering issuing subpoenas to summon officials before the agency, which is autonomous.

A lot was happening on the development front, as well. A North Shore community group over the hotel’s impending expansion there.

And the Hawaii Community Development Authority gave the green light for a second tower at 801 South St. despite the protests of numerous residents. Even before the decision was handed down, our development reporter Anita Hofschneider examined how the HCDA has been operating. Honolulu Star-Advertiser veteran political columnist Richard Borreca said the HCDA decision .

Sunday, Dec. 1

Prior to the midnight ceremonies, the couples went through a cake-cutting rehearsal and it turned out that there were two of these sugar bomb rainbow cakes.

Monday, Dec. 2

The same-sex revolution, it seems, is being Instagrammed.

Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a transgender teacher at the public charter school, was at the forefront during the legislative special session, as was highlighted in this . In this video by Buzzfeed editor Michelle Broder Van Dyke, the kumu performs the opening ole for the ceremonies.

Here’s a great montage of photos from the ceremonies, courtesy of Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning singer Starr Kalahiki.

And here’s Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s proclamation to mark the occasion.

And now for something completely different: University of Hawaii and NOAA researchers off the southwest coast of Oahu.

Japanese super submarine from finally discovered. It was aircraft-carrying.

— Klaas M. (@klaasm67)

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Also on the military news front, Navy supercarrier USS Nimitz pulled into Pearl Harbor on Tuesday. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s William Cole that the ship returned after an extended deployment in which it was positioned to support a possible strike on Syria in September.

Some of the sailors on board the USS Nimitz took the opportunity to pay their respects ahead of today’s Pearl Harbor remembrances.

The visit also provides good opportunities for sweeping views of the deck with a Hawaii backdrop.

A Pearl Harbor visitor even visited the supercarrier to talk to younger sailors.

And of course, there are selfies. The million-dollar military machines offer a more intriguing background than the messy bedrooms posted across the Internet.

As a military geek and a former cadet seaman for the Navy Junior ROTC, I could post these all day.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

On Wednesday the Hawaii Community Development Authority for the 801 South St. project, despite vocal opposition from residents at the meeting.

Despite numerous reports highlighting opposition to the project, some residents and business owners on social media are actually excited at the prospect of Kakaako adopting the role as Honolulu’s “new urban core,” and even marvel at the construction going on in the area.

Thursday, Dec. 5

The Honolulu Marathon is gearing up, with expected.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings earlier this year, Honolulu is . Despite the edgier preparations environment, runners present on social media seem as enthusiastic as ever. Just look at local two starlets of social media, Melissa Chang and former Honolulu Advertiser reporter Catherine Toth.

The marathon is a boon for Hawaii’s tourism engine, as evidenced by the number of Japanese messages on this board.

Of course, the biggest news from Thursday was the death of Nelson Mandela. Flags flew at half staff in Hawaii to honor his memory.

Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann has been quiet amid suggestions that he’ll run for office again. He took time out Thursday to convey his respect for Mandela, accompanied with this Facebook photo of himself in South Africa.

Friday, Dec. 6

The Honolulu Marathon’s official Instagram account posted a photo of the finish line after they finished it. The marathon is scheduled for this weekend.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie posted this photo in a birthday remembrance of the late Rep. Patsy Mink, who was the first minority and Asian-American woman elected to Congress, and a sworn enemy of glass ceilings.

The Young Democrats of Hawaii also posted their birthday shout out. Remembering Mink seems a fitting way for Hawaii to end an historical and history-minded week.