Stories by Bill Buley

‘Operation Shoebox’ a success

LIHUE — With just minutes to the 6 p.m. deadline Monday, Barbara Castillo arrived at Breath of Life church with an SUV stocked with shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

‘Matilda’ is magic

When Director and Choreographer Carol Culver said “Matilda the Musical” was one of the best productions by Hawaii Children’s Theatre, one would think that’s just the usual praise that comes from, of course, the director. It can’t be that good, right?

Tradition to a Tea

LIHUE — A picture, taken in 1997, shows a smiling 7-year-old Jamie Chambers holding up a cup of tea.

Ed Justus: Buy the book

Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe just celebrated its 15th anniversary. In an age when bookstores aren’t supposed to do well, Talk Story continues to go strong.

Fly away home

When Capt. Josh Golm pilots Southwest Airlines’ first flight from Honolulu to Lihue Sunday morning, it will be a homecoming of sorts.

Talk Story: Steve Sparks

Steve Sparks looks fit, fresh and healthy. The 70-year-old Koloa man is upbeat, positive and joyful.