He hosted 40-plus members of the first cousins’ families. His food prep helpers were the Burgess girls, Carol, Barb, Maryanne, Theresa and LuAnne. It was the greatest cooking and togetherness ever.

Ten Oahu high school students will read their "Letter to My Parents" essays at an award ceremony today, Nov. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hawaii State Library. A panel of judges will select the top ...