Question: Could you please clarify whether and/or under what conditions a small business that accepts this new money from the city will have to pay it back? The news called it a grant, but it doesn’t seem like it. Read more
Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls? Read more
The pandemic may have affected hours of operation at candidate filing locations statewide, so contact your preferred location in advance. Read more
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations removed both direct links from its homepage on Thursday, Kokua Line confirmed after receiving a flurry of similar calls and emails. Read more
Question: My wife and I meet the income and eligibility requirements, yet we did not receive the full amount for the stimulus. I read the IRS website and can find no explanation for the reduction that would apply to us. Do you have any suggestions? Read more
Question: What is going on with the PUA website? I can’t get in. Read more
Here are the types of workers covered, who must have been prevented from working by at least one of the following COVID-19-related reasons, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more
If you get laid off and lose health coverage through your employer, your options would vary. Read more
Question: Do you have any updates on PUA? Also, what about the PEUC? Are they ever going to extend that in Hawaii? There’s been almost no information. Read more
Question: I have a regular job (with a boss and a paycheck), plus a small freelance consulting business that I run on my own time. That work has dried up completely with tourism shut down. Could I get PUA funds to offset that loss? Read more
Here, they speak for themselves, briefly summarized from hundreds of comments, emails and phone calls. Read more
Many people out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic who were denied regular unemployment insurance benefits should be eligible for PUA. Read more
Question: The labor department says it doubled capacity for unemployment claim certifications, but I still can’t get into the system, no matter how many times or when I try. I try all day, every day! It’s overloaded. Read more
Question: I received an email with the subject line “Official Request from the U.S. Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey” and have been unable to confirm if this is truly from the Census Bureau or if it is a scam. I haven’t read of any Census Bureau COVID surveys and wonder if you can investigate and report. Read more
The PUA form geared to self-employed individuals, independent contractors and gig workers is now online; applications may be submitted, but they aren’t being processed yet. Read more
The CDC says there’s no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the water itself, but advises physical distancing at the pool to prevent person-to-person transmission. Read more
Question: My grandson’s driver’s license expires soon. He had an appointment to renew but of course that was canceled. He’s in college and has a summer job lined up that requires him to drive. What are his options?… He can’t be the only young person in this boat. Read more
Question: When are the DMVs and satellite city halls going to reopen? The mayor talks about reopening certain businesses but says nothing about government agencies. Read more
Overgrowth, garbage and tents along roads and sidewalks pose health and safety risks to drivers and pedestrians. Read more
The deadline for SSA or RRB recipients to list eligible dependents was Wednesday, the IRS says. SSI and VA recipients still have time but must act quickly. Read more
Question: When the city canceled AlohaQ appointments, did it cancel all of them, or just through a certain date? Read more
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