Shootz! The Passing Of An Icon And Celestial Bodies

The death of a local sumo Yokozuna, the partial solar eclipse and movement and dogs looking for a home are featured in this week’s Shootz!

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The death of a local sumo Yokozuna, the partial solar eclipse and movement and dogs looking for a home are featured in this week’s Shootz!

Pedestrians walk past Akebono鈥檚 full-size statue Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Honolulu. Akebono Taro passed this week at the age of 54 in Tokyo. He was the first foreign-born sumo grand champion, or 鈥淵okozuna.鈥 Born Chad George Ha鈥檃heo Rowan in Hawaii, he retired in 2001, but continued to live in Japan. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Pedestrians walk past Taro Akebono鈥檚 full-size statue Thursday in Waikiki. Akebono passed away this week at the age of 54 in Tokyo. He was the first foreign-born sumo grand champion, or 鈥淵okozuna.鈥 (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A small memorial of flowers sit at the feet of Akebono鈥檚 full-size statue Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Honolulu. Akebono Taro passed this week at the age of 54 in Tokyo. He was the first foreign-born sumo grand champion, or 鈥淵okozuna.鈥 Born Chad George Ha鈥檃heo Rowan in Hawaii, he retired in 2001, but continued to live in Japan. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A memorial of flowers sits at the feet of Akebono鈥檚 full-size statue outside a Waikiki restaurant. Born Chad George Ha鈥檃heo Rowan in Waimanalo, he retired in 2001, but continued to live in Japan as a naturalized citizen. He died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Across the United States from Hawaii to Maine, millions of people of all ages gathered to stare into the sky while the Sun sauntered into total eclipse in the wake of the moon鈥檚 passing between it and the earth.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Millions of people gathered across the country to watch while the sun sauntered into total eclipse. In Hawaii, the view was of a partial eclipse. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Across the United States from Hawaii to Maine, millions of people of all ages gathered to stare into the sky while the Sun sauntered into total eclipse in the wake of the moon鈥檚 passing between it and the earth.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
As the sun reached its maximum eclipse in Hawaii at 7:12 am, the skies cleared of clouds and the full grandeur became visible.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
At a press conference held in the Capital Rotunda Hawaii Reps Jeanne Kapela, Amy Perusso and Della Au Belatti spoke about how they planned to keep the efforts to benefit the middle class through taxation programs, photographed April 9th, 2024.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
At a press conference at the State Capitol, Rep. Della Au Belatti and others talked this week about plans to benefit the middle class through taxation programs.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Stephanie Kendrick from Hawaii Humane Society speaks at a press conference at the Hawaii State capital building and was accompanied by HPD Police Chief Joe Logan, photographed April 9th, 2024.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Stephanie Kendrick from the Hawaiian Humane Society spoke this week at the State Capitol with HPD Chief Joe Logan.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Prime Flight Aviation Porter Margarita Perez gives Ron Proctor his last sleigh ride through the airport Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Kahului. Proctor lived in Lahaina for 12 years. The Aug. 8 fire set things in motion for him to return to Napa, Calif., despite trying to stay in Maui. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Prime Flight Aviation porter Margarita Perez gives Ron Proctor a push through the Kahului airport this week on Maui. Proctor lived in Lahaina for 12 years. The Aug. 8 fire destroyed all of his belongings, including the Santa Claus costume his daughter made. That set in motion a return to Napa, California. Proctor said this past Christmas season was the most lucrative in more than 20 years he’s been St. Nick. But high rent and the slow government response were major factors in his decision to leave Hawaii. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
An excavator removes soil from a burned home Monday, April 8, 2024, in Lahaina. The West Maui town of Lahaina was destroyed in the Aug. 8, 2023, fire. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
An excavator removes soil from a burned home Monday in Lahaina. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A Continest temporary container shelter is raised at Ohana Hope Village Monday, April 8, 2024, in Kahului. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A temporary shelter is raised at Ohana Hope Village Monday in Kahului. The pop-up living quarters can be configured to house a single person or connected for an entire family. Kitchens and bathrooms are in a separate structure attached to each unit. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A surfer rides a wave at Queens break at Waikiki under Diamond Head Friday, April 5, 2024, in Honolulu. A wind advisory created unfriendly high winds for surfing. But some surf breaks in town had stiff, off-shore wind. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A surfer rides a wave at Queen’s break under Diamond Head near the War Memorial Natatorium Friday in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Four-year-old Max, a terrier mix, gives affection to Hawaiian Humane Society manager of communications Brandy Shimabukuro Friday, April 12, 2024, in Honolulu. Three dogs of approximately 250 are showcased for this weekend鈥檚 Flash Adoption Special event. Adoption fees this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, will be waived for adult dogs (older than seven months). (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Max, a 4-year-old terrier mix, and Brandy Shimabukuro, Hawaiian Humane Society manager of communications, share a moment Friday in Honolulu. Approximately 250 adult dogs will be available for this weekend鈥檚 Flash Adoption Special event. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Ace, a five-year-old staffy mix, sits perfectly for his portrait at the Hawaiian Humane Society Friday, April 12, 2024, in Honolulu. Three dogs of approximately 250 are showcased for this weekend鈥檚 Flash Adoption Special event. Adoption fees this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, will be waived for adult dogs (older than seven months). (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Ace, a 5-year-old staffy mix, waits eagerly at the Hawaiian Humane Society Friday in Honolulu. The Flash Adoption Special event this weekend will waive adoption fees for adult dogs, older than 7 months. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Indiana Bones, a five-year-old pitbull terrier mix, goes for his daily 鈥淪niffari鈥 at the Hawaiian Humane Society Friday, April 12, 2024, in Honolulu. Three dogs of approximately 250 are showcased for this weekend鈥檚 Flash Adoption Special event. Adoption fees this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, will be waived for adult dogs (older than seven months). (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Indiana Bones, a 5-year-old pit bull terrier mix, sniffs the path at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s McInerny Dog Park Friday in Honolulu. Waiving adoption fees gives people an incentive to adopt adult dogs. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)

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