Applause thanks and acknowledges the good deeds of others. Pamela Young is the news anchor of KITV4 news at 5 and producer of "Mixed Plate," Hawaii's longest running news feature series and winner of 9 Emmy awards.
Below are the last 10 columns written by Pamela Young
A Doggone Good Deed In Waipahu
Wednesday - July 01, 2009
By Pamela Young
Dear Pamela,
I work the midnight shift from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. One night I went to work, not knowing I forgot to lock the driveway gate. I came home and saw the gate was open.
Read Column>>Guiding The Way To The Lei Stands
Wednesday - June 24, 2009
By Pamela Young
Aloha Pamela,
On my way to the airport I missed the “lei stands” sign and soon found myself heading east on Nimitz Highway! I finally pulled into JN Rentals. A lovely lady greeted me warmly in the office and upon hearing my anxious tale, walked me back outside, pointing and giving directions.
Read Column>>Blaisdell Ushers To The Rescue
Wednesday - June 17, 2009
By Pamela Young
My daughter and I attended the University of Phoenix graduation at Neal Blaisdell Arena to see my niece graduate. After the ceremony, we were walking out toward the gate to go on the other side for lei giving when I saw they were closing the entrance doors to the arena.
Read Column>>Lending A Hand In The Fast Lane
Wednesday - June 10, 2009
By Pamela Young
Aloha Pamela, I just wanted to thank the man who helped push me out of the tunnel last week Wednesday during the morning traffic. He was kind enough to stop and offer his assistance where I had stalled in the fast lane.
Read Column>>Gail’s Grateful Ohana
Wednesday - June 03, 2009
By Pamela Young
The family of Gail Yoshida, the missing Pearl City woman, thanks the Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriffs’ Department, Land and Natural Resources, Public Safety, Search and Rescue Teams, Volunteer Canine Units, Hawaii Trail Club, Pearl City High School, e-mail network and the many families, relatives, friends
Read Column>>Bus Stop Aloha For A Volunteer
Wednesday - May 27, 2009
By Pamela Young
Hi Pamela,
I am a Hawaii Literacy volunteer, and we were being honored at the volunteer appreciation evening at the Boy Scouts headquarters behind Queen Emma Summer Palace one Sunday.
Read Column>>K-Bay Sailors Rescue Civilians To
Wednesday - May 20, 2009
By Pamela Young
Hello Pamela, I read the comments from Michael W. Perry and others in your APPLAUSE column in MidWeek ("Rescuing The Perry Navy In Kaneohe Bay"). I’m glad boaters are keeping the aloha spirit alive and assisting one another while in distress.
Read Column>>Helping A Downed Motorcyclist
Wednesday - May 13, 2009
By Pamela Young
Aloha Pamela,
I never thought I would have occasion to submit anything to your APPLAUSE column, but that has now changed. You see, I am the motorcyclist who was involved in a serious accident on Mokuola Road in front of the Philippine Community Center.
Read Column>>Firefighter Angels In Chinatown
Wednesday - May 06, 2009
By Pamela Young
Dear Pamela,
I fell on the sidewalk at the corner of Kukui and Maunakea. Two very concerned and caring Samaritans from the Central Fire Station came to my aid, making sure I was OK.
The Satisfaction Of Customer Care
Wednesday - April 29, 2009
By Pamela Young
Aloha Pamela,
I’d like to send a big mahalo to Mr. Ken Matsunaga at Oceanic Cable Customer Care Center. Ken really went the extra mile to help me with my billing problem on April 6. He called me back when he said he would and resolved the problem to my great satisfaction.
