Kokua Line: Must I renew own car registration?
Question: If a person is temporarily incapacitated (from illness, not a car accident), can a friend renew their car registration for them? Otherwise it will be late. Read more
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Question: If a person is temporarily incapacitated (from illness, not a car accident), can a friend renew their car registration for them? Otherwise it will be late. Read more
Question: Regarding the new flood map, will I be notified if I must get flood insurance? I have no idea how to read/operate that map. Read more
Question: Auwe! It used to be drivers knew they could turn right on red, but now there are so many contrary signs drivers are confused and traffic is worse! Read more
Question: I received mail from an apparent health care company called Change advising me of a data breach. Read more
Question: Isn’t there usually a drug drive-thru disposal in October? I checked the opioid website, and they have information from 2023. Read more
Question: Auwe! I thought it was illegal to hang campaign banners on the highway. I have seen fluttering banners a few times, and I am ready to complain. Besides distracting drivers, these banners could become untied and land on someone’s windshield. It’s dangerous. Read more
Question: I live in a Downtown high-rise building, and HART has been doing loud construction right next to our building for weeks. Read more
Question: If the cost of living is a big reason people say they can’t keep pets (808ne.ws/3XV1vCu), should the Humane Society be giving pets away for free? Read more
Question: I know I’m supposed to review my Medicare coverage because of the new law, but is there anything besides Zoom? I don’t like that. I looked at the website but found it confusing. Read more
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Question: We heard the emergency siren going off Monday. I thought the test was the first of the month. Has that changed? Read more
News that Hawaii will change its rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (808ne.ws/3XGb3Bf), which is federally funded, to enroll thousands more recipients while removing a disincentive for them to work more has prompted questions. Read more
Question: Regarding coqui frogs (808ne.ws/3TImtDy), I live in Hawaii Kai and have seen little frogs outside my front door at night, but they don’t seem to be making noise. Should I report these? Read more
Question: When will they officially open the dog park by the golf course in Kaneohe? Read more
Question: Regarding the influx of pets at the Humane Society (808ne.ws/adoptpet), are these “pandemic puppies” that have grown up and are no longer wanted? Read more
Question: Recently I witnessed police interacting with a homeless person who appeared to be very, very old. They weren’t being mean to her; they were trying to help. The reason I noticed was because of how old she looked, and it made me wonder how many homeless are senior citizens. Read more
Question: If Congress makes Lahaina a heritage site, how will that affect private property? Read more
Question: Regarding the residential property tax credit, I thought we didn’t have to apply for that year after year. Read more
Question: Will the passport office have another fair soon? I wasn’t able to get there Sept. 7. Read more
Question: Regarding digital IDs, about 40% of cellphones are Android-based. Why is the DOT only working with Apple? Read more
Question: What is the maximum weekly for unemployment? If I end up having to leave Hawaii to look for a new job, can I transfer the benefit, at least for a while? Read more