FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM
Thomas Esperanza restocked fireworks in his stand yesterday at the Waimalu Shopping Center. Esperanza has been selling fireworks for 20 years. He said business was steady, and he was planning to stay open until 11 p.m. New Year's Eve.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Christopher Dumlao, at Tropic's Fish and Vegetable in the Farmer's Market on Auahi Street, held a 7-pound onaga yesterday. The fish was selling for $29 a pound.