Kokua Line: Does Hawaii still do Operation Santa?
Question: Does the post office still do Operation Santa for needy kids? Read more
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Question: Does the post office still do Operation Santa for needy kids? Read more
The methods of electronic communications have greatly expanded over the years, giving folks many reliable choices. Read more
Herman Ayers is a lot more than a very efficient, proactive and teamwork-oriented custodian and humble family man. Read more
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Question: Why are rates lower in the updated “Shift and Save”? Read more
The often-told analogy involves a now-former Hawaii basketball coach’s halftime speech. Read more
Presidential politics heads to Hawaii early next year as Democrats and Republicans hold caucuses to support candidates from the major parties. Read more
The celebrations at the end of the year used to be known simply as the Christmas break. Read more
A five-win season — especially with most of the victories coming at the back end — also means significant progress from the 3-10 of coach Timmy Chang’s first season. Read more
Synopsis: As we view the numerical imbalance in the current prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, we must ask whether or not every person is truly created equal. Read more
This was a strange game — but a special one — from beginning to end for the now three-time champs. Read more
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Saturday at the age of 96. Her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, just celebrated his 99th birthday on Oct. 1. A couple of local Hawaii residents told me they had met the Carters. Read more
Happy Thanksgiving from Kokua Line, where we devote today’s column to readers’ expressions of gratitude. Read more
The “Internet of Things” has changed the way many of us live both at home and in our businesses. Read more
When bad news is to be delivered, trust the federal government to pull no punches. Read more
Amid the gloominess about the health of the newspaper industry, I’m occasionally heartened by signs of hope. Read more
On the week of Thanksgiving, some fans are saying no thanks to the very rare treat of very high level college basketball at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
We have understood for a long time that the oceans play a significant role in transferring heat from the equator to the poles, but only in recent years have we begun to understand the importance of the link between ocean and atmosphere. Read more
Question: I just heard about the Mr. Cooper hack because our mortgage isn’t with them anymore. But it was until 2022, when we refinanced. Read more
What are the most fondly Oahu remembered restaurants that are, sadly, no longer with us? I asked readers to vote for their top 10. Over 150 of you did. Read more
Question: I have a question about Narcan nasal spray. What happens if you give it to someone who doesn’t need it? Read more
Question: I’ve been getting a noticeable amount of text messages purportedly from the U.S. Postal Service stating, “The USPS package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information.” Read more