Education events at the Capitol and Civil Beat’s office, the State of the City and a contentious police commission hearing on Maui captured the attention of our photographers this week.

From ancient traditions to modern innovations, Civil Beat photographers scoured Oʻahu this week to bring you unique insights into life here in Hawaiʻi.

This week, Shootz! tags along with runners and mating butterflies, and catches the late-season swells on the North Shore.

This week, a trip to Kauaʻi and a dance at the Blaisdell Center capture aging Hawaiʻi, even as youthful energy abounds.

This week we see urban life, Lahaina rebuilding and glimpses of Hawaiʻi’s past.

This week in photos features a final salute to a firefighter, a surprise announcement for a local educator, a storm’s aftermath and the rebuilding of Lahaina.

This week we took a trip to a fish auction and a West Maui temporary home village, and caught people high above the action.

Rick Blangiardi re-ups for another term as Honolulu mayor.

From the beaches to construction sites, sunrises to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal, Oahu was a picture of calm before the winter tourist storm.