http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium RSS Feed for Kokua Line Premium en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120524_Letter_of_misconduct_sent_to_disruptive_transit_rider_.html Question: I was riding the Handi-Van on March 30 when it stopped to pick up a passenger who made the driver wait longer than the allowable five minutes. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120523_Drivers_license_rules_allow_non-English_written_exam.html Question: My daughter got involved in a fender-bender, and we are in a case of “he said, she said.” Thank goodness nobody got hurt. But the other driver could not speak English, and the police and my daughter had to wait for his wife to come to translate what happened. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120522_people_seeking_cdls_must_endure_temporary_location.html Years ago, if you wanted to obtain or renew a Commercial Driver License you had to go downtown where there was a dedicated line for CDL transactions. Then the state decided to move CDL licensing only to a portable building near Aloha Stadium. But this office added automobile permits, road tests and license renewals for anyone, with no dedicated parking and no restrooms (you have to walk a quarter-mile to the nearest Porta-Potty). This is the only place CDL drivers can go to take a test, renew or apply for a CDL license on Oahu. Waiting for hours in line just doesn't seem fair. Why was this changed into a regular driver's license station? On most days they close the doors at least 30 minutes early so they can take care of those standing in line outside. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120504_lack_of_inspectors_delays_the_approval_of_pv_systems.html Why does the city encourage homeowners to install PV systems while an inspector delays approving them? http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120503_Traffic_fines_go_to_myriad_special_funds_held_by_state.html Question: What happens to the money paid for traffic tickets? http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120502_City_to_fix_disabled_parking_at_Shell_Kapiolani_Park_lots.html Question: While at the Waikiki Shell recently, I noticed that the disabled parking spaces nearest the Shell are not in compliance as they have no access aisles. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120501_Hawaii_registration_fee_not_needed_to_ship_car_to_Texas.html Question: I sold my vehicle to a relative visiting from Texas, who then shipped it to Texas. I thought it was perfect timing since the registration was good until the end of March. I signed the title over to my sister-in-law on March 11. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120430_Poor_records_delay_back_pay_for_substitute_teachers.html Question: What ever happened to the back pay that the state Department of Education was supposed to give substitute teachers? I thought the courts ruled that the substitute teachers had to be given the back pay. http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120427_Accessible_restroom_stalls_not_exclusively_for_disabled.html What is the rule on using the stall for disabled persons in public restrooms? • Banyans Gone • Drug Take-Back • Mahalo http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/kokualinepremium/20120426_Soft_and_saturated_ground_stalls_Moanalua_Road_work.html Question: What is the status of resurfacing Moanalua Road between Kaahumanu Street and Pearlridge Center?