DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Gov. Linda Lingle, once a Girl Scout and troop leader herself, spoke to 200 Girl Scouts and troop leaders yesterday during their visit to the state Capitol. The visit was part of celebrations for the Girl Scouts' 95th anniversary and the 90th anniversary of Girl Scouting in Hawaii. After the governor spoke and answered questions from the Girl Scouts, she posed for pictures. This group gave her an extra-big hug. Pictured in the bottom row with Lingle are Jinna Park, left, Lita Bolkein and Shaniah Paleafei. In the middle row are Cusmina Nashier, left, Damiann Kony and Diamond Agoo, while Mersaydeez Agoo and Yvonne Welle are in the back row.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM
Nearly every new make and model for 2007 from economy to exotic classes was on display yesterday at the annual First Hawaiian International Auto Show at the Hawai'i Convention Center. The show continues today from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 with discounts for students, seniors, military and children.

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM
TransPacific Hawaii College Class of 2007 graduates Sayo Tanimoto, left, Yuki Hiraoka and Erika Sugimoto posed for a picture yesterday evening after receiving their diplomas in a ceremony at the Japanese Cultural Center. TransPacific Hawaii College is a transitional institution for students from Asia who want an American education and plan to transfer to four-year institutions at the junior level.