From drama in the Senate to the state hospital and a sunrise, our photographers captured the changing moods of the week in Hawaii.

This image of the “snow” full moon was photographed from Oahu late on Feb. 23, a day after the first U.S. spacecraft in 50 years, Odysseus, made a rough landing on the moon’s surface.
(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
While waiting for defendants to arrive at the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Feb. 23, Civil Beat caught the sunrise painting the buildings along Mililani Street. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
An outside shot of the main intake area of the Hawaii State Hospital, a rarely seen view of the facility since its completion in 2022. The photo was taken during a limited and tightly controlled visit by Civil Beat. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Senator Kurt Favella reacts to fellow Senate committee on higher education committee member Michelle Kidani during a confirmation hearing for University of Hawaii Board of Regents Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Sen. Kurt Fevella reacts to fellow Senate Education Committee member Sen. Michelle Kidani during a confirmation hearing for the University of Hawaii Board of Regents on Tuesday in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, from left, playfully blows fellow University of Hawaii Board of Regents member Lauren Akitake a kiss after receiving a lei before their Senate committee on higher education committee confirmation hearing Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, left, blows a kiss to fellow University of Hawaii Board of Regents member Lauren Akitake before their Senate committee confirmation hearing Tuesday. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Photo of Punana Leo o Waimea students photographed by Naka Nathaniel.
Students from Punana Leo o Waimea preschool are immersed in oleo Hawaii, one of two dozen schools in the state based on Native Hawaiian Indigenous philosophy. The photo was taken during a visit celebrating Hawaiian Language Month. (Naka Nathaniel/Civil Beat/2024)
One Ohana Fund administrator retired Judge Ronald Ibarra, from left, and Gov. Josh Green share a light moment during a Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, press conference in Honolulu. The fund is designed to compensate loss of life and injury for those who survived the Aug. 8 fire on Maui. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
One Ohana Fund administrator, retired Judge Ronald Ibarra, left, and Gov. Josh Green share a lighter moment during the press conference to discuss the fund designed to compensate for the loss of life and injury from the Aug. 8 fires on Maui. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Nine-year-old A.R. Richards, son of Sen. Tim Richards, opened Thursday’s Senate session with a loud “Aloha” and a request of the Senate chamber that they remember his generation of upcoming farmers and ranchers as they move through their decision-making. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

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