The beauty of predawn architecture and the construction of a major project added to the mix of light and shadow our photographers captured.

The Hawaii state flag among flags of other nations make their way along the Lahaina Bypass road during the Ho驶奴lu Lahaina Unity Walk Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lahaina. Uncle Archie Kalepa organized the Lele Aloha group to bring the diverse people of Lahaina together after the devastating Aug. 8 fire destroyed the historic West Maui town. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
People carried the Hawaii state flag and flags of various nations during the Ho驶ulu Lahaina Unity Gathering along the Lahaina Bypass road Saturday. Archie Kalepa recently founded the Lele Aloha nonprofit which organized the march to bring the diverse people of Lahaina together after the devastating Aug. 8 fire destroyed the historic West Maui town. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
The Hawaii state flag among flags of other nations make their way along the Lahaina Bypass road during the Ho驶奴lu Lahaina Unity Walk Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lahaina. Uncle Archie Kalepa organized the Lele Aloha group to bring the diverse people of Lahaina together after the devastating Aug. 8 fire destroyed the historic West Maui town. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
More than one-third of the population of Lahaina were foreign-born, including many from Latin and Asian countries as well as Pacific island nations. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
The Federal Courthouse building at dawn.
The Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building, captured just before sunrise earlier this week. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Attorney Thomas Otake, left, and Ikaika Anderson look back toward the federal courthouse on their way to a hearing where the domestic abuse case against Anderson was dismissed with prejudice, meaning no further action can be taken against him. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Civil Beat political editor Chad Blair, from left, chats with Sen. Chris Lee, Rep. Nadine Nakamura and Sen. Brenton Awa during a Civil Cafe at the Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Civil Beat political editor Chad Blair, from left, talked about the 2024 legislative session with Sen. Chris Lee, Rep. Nadine Nakamura and Sen. Brenton Awa during a Civil Cafe at the Capitol. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Kapiolani Medical Center nurses bring their work strike to the Civil Cafe at the Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Honolulu. Labor and living wages were discussed by the panelists. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Kapiolani Medical Center nurses brought their work strike signs to the Civil Cafe. Labor and living wages were discussed by the panelists. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Rail Construction along Dillingham Blvd
The Skyline rail construction continued this week near the intersection of Kaluaopalena Street and Kamehameha Highway. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The rail project’s ongoing construction involves utility relocation along Dillingham Blvd. with various activities taking place at all times of the day, most of them hindering access to local businesses. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
An example of a homeless tent/shelter predominates the image
Homeless encampments exist under constant possibility of being cleared. They spring up wherever the residents can find a spot that is accommodating, like those along Iwilei Road and Sumner Street. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

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