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Photographs often are the best way to show dramatic changes in Hawaii, providing an easy update on landmarks, persons and events. At other times, however, photos showing minimal changes during the years remind us that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Look for examples of big and little changes every Monday in "It's about time," which will inform, update and prod a few memories.

Hawaii pops off

By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin, 1976
Fireworks have long been big business in Hawaii during
the week leading up to New Year's Eve. On Dec. 31, 1976,
shoppers packed the aisles at a Longs Drugs
store to stock up.

By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin
Last week, at the Longs store in Manoa it was a family buying
affair as the Nordykes chose their fireworks.The Nordyke
family includes Michelle and Tom and children Nica
and Jay (Larissa is not shown).

By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin
Shopping Friday at the Daiei Kaheka was Colleen Fukuhara.
Notice the sign, which says "Novelties/ No Permit Required,"
because permits are needed this year to buy firecrackers.
There often have been illegal fireworks around town, too.

Star-Bulletin file, 1956
In 1956, at right, Sgt. Frank Viele, on the left, and
patrolman Thomas Kaimuloa were inspecting some
confiscated illegal fireworks.