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Christine Donnelly is the Kokua Line columnist at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She answers readers' questions with help from experts in the field, and publishes readers' expressions of dismay (Auwe), apology (E Kala Mai) and gratitude (Mahalo). Questions run the gamut, with an emphasis in Sunday's column on topics that broadly reflect quality of life in Hawaii. Kokua Line runs five days a week.
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2015 July 6 EDT - Christine Donnelly, Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kokua Line Columnist. HSA PHOTO BY GEORGE F. LEE
Kokua Line: Where will drug take-back be held?

Question: Please print the locations for the drug take-back. Both myself and my son have chronic illnesses that our doctors are trying new medications to control, so we have a few unused prescriptions and I don’t like having this other stuff around for a variety of reasons. Read more

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Christine Donnelly, Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kokua Line Columnist.
Kokua Line: Is Kalima class-action check taxable?

Question: My mom received a settlement check from the Kalima v. State of Hawai‘i class action lawsuit. She has not received any other document, including a 1099, that indicates any state or federal taxes she might have to pay. Does that mean she doesn’t have to report the money? Read more

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                                Ward Avenue at King Street.
Kokua Line: Will Ward Avenue contraflow return?

Question: Since March, there have been no contraflow lanes on Ward Avenue (right three lanes to Beretania Street) during morning peak traffic. The contraflow lanes did help ease the morning traffic on Ward, allowing a lane to stop at the light to turn left on Kinau Street and having two lanes have a clear access to Beretania. Will the contraflow lanes return? If yes, when? Read more

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                                People are seen at the Kapalama Drivers License office, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Honolulu.
Kokua Line: Can I walk into DMV on a Saturday?

Question: When the DMV is open on a Saturday, must I have an appointment or can I walk in? I am the caregiver for both my parents and it’s very difficult to make an appointment for anything because I never know what family emergency will arise. But I do need to renew my driver’s license. Read more

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                                Pictured are people lined up at the customer service windows at Kapalama Hale.
Kokua Line: Must notice of transfer be signed at DMV?

Question: Does the signature on title of ownership transfer for vehicles have to be signed in front of a DMV employee? When selling or turning over the vehicle, must the signature of ownership be signed in person or can the person sign it due to not being able to go to DMV in person due to being incapacitated? Read more

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                                The view of a ‘brown’ Diamond Head from Kapiolani Park on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Kokua Line: What’s going on at Kapiolani Park?

Question: Our apartment overlooks Kapiolani Park and we walk there often. Something obviously major is going on, and I think the public should be informed what it is. Read more

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                                The housing complex Na Lei Hulu Kupuna is seen on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Kakaako. The complex, for low income seniors, is accepting Section 8 applications.
Kokua Line: How do I report Section 8 fraud?

Question: To whom do you report Section 8 fraud? A woman has her employed boyfriend living with her but does not report him as an occupant of the unit and his income. Read more


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