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Tineri Teatuaero and Tupai Tahia paddled yesterday on Kaelepulu Stream in Kailua. The two are from Papara, Tahiti, and were enjoying themselves before canoe races this weekend.

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Kendrick Chen, left, Jeanne Hua and classmates from Kawananakoa Middle School scoured Kailua Beach Park for litter yesterday for Project Niu. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funds Project Niu to teach students about the environment.