Thursday is a deadline, of sorts. Technically voters can register on the same day they cast a vote at a “voter service center.”

But please note: These are not regular polling places. Oahu and the Big Island have two each, with one on each of the other islands.

So for those who want convenience, register online by Thursday: elections.hawaii.gov. And it would be smart to mail in those ballots when they start arriving after July 21. Waiting until the last minute will be extra messy this year.

Tax filing deadline looms

For those who might’ve forgotten: 2019 federal taxes are due a week from now. The nation, especially procrastinators, got a welcome extension from the traditional April 15 deadline due to the pandemic shutdown — but come July 15, the IRS piper needs to be paid.

The IRS also is reminding U.S. military filers that special tax breaks and helpful resources are available as the deadline approaches. Most military bases offer free tax preparation and filing assistance, for example. For more information, see irs.gov/newsroom/tax-information-for-members-of-the-us-armed-forces.