Kokua Line: Anti-smoking law applies to vaping near bus stops

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 16, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 9:43 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 16, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 9:43 pm

Question: When it says “no smoking” at the bus stop, does that mean no vaping, too? Read More

Kokua Line: Out-of-control ‘service dogs’ not welcome at businesses

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 15, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 7:12 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 15, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 7:12 am

Question: What do we do when people bring dogs into our business and answer the two questions correctly but then the dogs act up? Read More

Kokua Line: New Humane Society staffer works to curtail feral cats

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 14, 2019
• Updated on January 14, 2019 at 12:50 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 14, 2019
• Updated on January 14, 2019 at 12:50 am

Question: Last year in Kokua Line there was a question about the legality of feeding feral cats under the heading “Feeding feral cats on Oahu brings duties of ownership.” Read More

Kokua Line: Rumpled cash with survey raises red flag for recipient

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 11, 2019
• Updated on January 11, 2019 at 12:47 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 11, 2019
• Updated on January 11, 2019 at 12:47 am

Question: I received a survey that says it is from NOAA and that I was chosen randomly to receive it and not to give it to anyone else to fill out. Read More

Kokua Line: Whether safety law applies depends on type of ride hired

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 10, 2019
• Updated on January 10, 2019 at 11:35 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 10, 2019
• Updated on January 10, 2019 at 11:35 am

Question: When I go to Costco, I always see tourists and local families pile into taxis with no car seats, no boosters, no carriers; nothing to hold in a child or toddler. Read More

Kokua Line: No refund for homeowner who didn’t seek exemption

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 9, 2019
• Updated on January 9, 2019 at 12:29 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 9, 2019
• Updated on January 9, 2019 at 12:29 am

Question: Can I get a refund or a partial refund for all the years I paid full property tax because I didn’t know about the homeowner’s exemption you wrote about (808ne.ws/kline14)? Read More

Kokua Line: Taking up 2 parking stalls a no-no on public property

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 8, 2019
• Updated on January 7, 2019 at 10:48 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 8, 2019
• Updated on January 7, 2019 at 10:48 pm

Question: Regarding taking up two stalls in a private lot (Kokua Line, Dec. 10, bit.ly/2H20zIp), what about if it’s a public street or parking lot? Read More

Kokua Line: Limited grounds to appeal property tax assessment

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 7, 2019
• Updated on January 7, 2019 at 11:12 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 7, 2019
• Updated on January 7, 2019 at 11:12 am

Question: Regarding the property assessments, I received my notice but it is outrageously high. No unit in my building is selling for anywhere near close to that price. Is it too late to appeal? Read More

Kokua Line: Home exemption rises automatically if city has owner-occupant’s birth date on file

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 4, 2019

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 4, 2019

Question: Regarding the property tax assessment, do we get an extra exemption for being elderly? Read More

Kokua Line: Contact city about missing 2019 property assessment

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on January 3, 2019
• Updated on January 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 3, 2019
• Updated on January 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm

Question: My mother is recovering from a stroke and for the first time needs help at home. She used to live alone and handled everything herself. … She says her property assessment should be here but I can’t find anything like that in her paperwork. How can I follow up on her behalf? Read More

Kokua Line: Proof of Hawaii residency needed for gold-star license

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 19, 2018
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 9:52 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 19, 2018
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 9:52 pm

How do we know whether our records are on file so we can get the duplicate this way? Read More

Kokua Line: Upgrade to gold-star license online if Real ID records are on file

on December 18, 2018
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 10:26 am

Posted on December 18, 2018
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 10:26 am

Question: My current Hawaii driver’s license doesn’t expire until 2022. If I apply for a duplicate license, will it have the required gold star to meet future government ID requirements? Read More

Kokua Line: Reader spreads the word about timesaving mail tool

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 17, 2018
• Updated on December 16, 2018 at 9:52 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 17, 2018
• Updated on December 16, 2018 at 9:52 pm

Question: Please, please, please do a column to enlighten people that mailing labels for U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail packages can be printed at home from a personal computer and charged to a credit card. Read More

Kokua Line: Place glossy paper in trash for burning at waste-to-energy plant

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 14, 2018
• Updated on December 13, 2018 at 10:42 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 14, 2018
• Updated on December 13, 2018 at 10:42 pm

The city’s Department of Environmental Services says glossy paper such as magazines, inserts and mailers should be treated as general household rubbish; if you’re on a three-cart route, that means placing it in the gray cart. Read More

Kokua Line: Burning trash in backyard isn’t allowed on any island

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 12, 2018
• Updated on December 11, 2018 at 9:11 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 12, 2018
• Updated on December 11, 2018 at 9:11 pm

Open-burning violations can carry fines of up to $10,000 per day for each offense. Read More

Kokua Line: Rainbow license plate sells as token of Hawaii vacation

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 11, 2018
• Updated on December 11, 2018 at 2:12 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 11, 2018
• Updated on December 11, 2018 at 2:12 pm

You can buy a replica Hawaii license plate for your collection, according to the city’s website. Read More

Kokua Line: Customer disputes citation for taking up 2 parking spaces

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 10, 2018
• Updated on December 9, 2018 at 10:26 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 10, 2018
• Updated on December 9, 2018 at 10:26 pm

Question: My elderly neighbor (in her 80s) was recently given what looks like a parking ticket while shopping at the City Square Shopping Center. Read More

Kokua Line: Avoid bitcoin billing scam and other theft ploys over holiday season

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 7, 2018
• Updated on December 6, 2018 at 11:06 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 7, 2018
• Updated on December 6, 2018 at 11:06 pm

Question: What is a bitcoin machine? Is that a real way to pay the electrical bill? Read More

Kokua Line: Go online or call insurers to choose dental plan ASAP

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 6, 2018
• Updated on December 5, 2018 at 10:56 pm

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 6, 2018
• Updated on December 5, 2018 at 10:56 pm

Question: You had an article that said retired military need to sign up for dental. I need the phone number or a list of the companies that we can call. Read More

Kokua Line: Abigail Kawananakoa’s dog in courtroom is a service animal, lawyer says

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 5, 2018
• Updated on December 5, 2018 at 9:41 am

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 5, 2018
• Updated on December 5, 2018 at 9:41 am

Question: Is any participant in a court case allowed to bring their dog into court? If no, on what basis is Ms. Kawananakoa afforded this privilege? Maybe the dog is a service animal? If that’s the case, would any person with a service dog be allowed to bring it to court? Read More

Kokua Line: Shoe-box ministry grateful for fabric, yarn and used cards

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com on December 4, 2018

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com Posted on December 4, 2018

Question: My sewing circle is disbanding (old age). I have bins of sewing material with nice fabric as well as a variety of yarn. I would love to give it to someone to encourage sewing, which has been such joyful hobby for me. Any suggestions? Read More

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