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Coming together for keiki

First photo: King Kamehameha III Elementary School third grader Blu Bradley poses with Da Braddahs comedy duo of James Roache and Tony Silva after winning a prize at Thursday afternoon's Maui Ohana Resource Fair at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. The event featuring a wide range of back-to-school supplies and resources was presented by the state Department of Education. "It's just been great," said Tim Bradley, Blu's father. "The community really comes together and that's going to help the kids get through this."

Second photo: Parents and staff from Kapolei Charter School hand out bags hand-packed by students with backpacks, school supplies and handwritten notes Thursday afternoon at the Westin Maui.

Third photo: Staffers from the DOE's Yes Project, including April Lum (from right) and Karli Anbe, hand out books, puzzles, bus forms and art supplies Thursday.