KHON2 11 Hawaii post offices to close early on Christmas EveKHON2Eleven Post Offices in Hawaii will be closing their retail lobbies earlier than usual on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24. Revised hours will be posted at each affected post office. Commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail …
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