Question: I was reading your article on April 19 about making an online appointment for getting a driver’s license. Is this option available for getting a state ID as well?
Answer: Yes. To be clear, that column was about making appointments online for driver’s license renewals and duplicates, a limited service recently expanded to certain satellite city halls. State IDs are not issued, renewed or duplicated at satellite city halls. State ID services are provided at Oahu’s five driver licensing centers, four of which do allow people to reserve appointments online, according to the city’s website.
Go to honolulu.gov/license and click on the turquoise “appointments” tab to reach the AlohaQ reservation system. Once there, click on the blue “make appointment” tab for a list of locations that use the online reservation system. The list is sorted by color (green or blue). You’re interested in the green tabs, marked “driver license & state ID.” Click on your preferred location — Kapalama, Kapolei, Koolau or Wahiawa — and follow the steps to reserve an available date and time. (The blue tabs are for satellite city halls.)
As previously reported, you will need a text-capable mobile communications device, such as a smartphone, to complete your reservation. Walk-in service remains available at all locations.
For a full list of Oahu’s driver licensing centers and satellite city halls, including hours, services provided, street addresses and phone numbers, check 808ne.ws/DLSH.
Q: Regarding the drug disposal event, do we have to take the labels off the containers?
A: No, but many people prefer to cross their names off the prescription labels. The discarded medication will be incinerated on Oahu, an event spokeswoman said. As we’ve reported, the National Take-Back Initiative is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations around the state. Check takebackday.dea.gov to find the nearest collection site.
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I want to send a reminder to drivers who don’t let others merge in traffic.
I drive Monday to Friday down H-3 and merge to H-1 toward Pearl City. It’s usually a seamless merge with a wave of thanks, but once in a while there are those who don’t let you merge, toot their horn, etc.
One driver actually sped up so that by the time I was about to merge, the right front wheel of his truck was next to my left front wheel. I had to back off into my merging lane, which was about to end.
Sooner or later you’ll be the one trying to merge. Drive aloha, people! — Frustrated responsible driver
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On April 4 my dog Ally collapsed at a shopping center. I was in shock. A kind woman came out to help; she ran to the corner vet, but they were closed so she sought emergency information. Meanwhile, Kyle jumped into action, trying to save Ally. In a few minutes my lifesaving, loving dog was gone. Kyle and Roger helped carry Ally to my car. Roger said he’d call the Humane Society to tell them I was on my way. Kyle informed me they could cremate Ally and return her ashes to me. Your kindness and compassion to a stranger are truly remarkable! Ally was service-dog smart, and her unconditional love was second to none. I call her lifesaving because she saved mine. I recently lost my husband, my soul mate. Amid intense grief, Ally gave me a reason to go on living. Her goofy character made me laugh and got me out of bed every morning. Ally’s expressive eyes and ability to communicate with me were exceptional. My late husband and I gave Ally a good life. I trust she is now with her master. Many thanks to the kind woman, Kyle and Roger. God will certainly bless all of you! I know you were heaven- sent! — Dee
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