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                                Homes are seen in Kapalama in Honolulu.
Kokua Line: How do I get property tax credit?

Question: I am a senior citizen homeowner in my 70s living in my home in Honolulu. I am receiving the senior home exemption for my real property taxes. I heard the amount of the exemption has increased. Do I have to file any paperwork or do anything to get this increased amount? Read more

COURTESY HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
                                Damaged grass at CORP dog park seen within the chain-link fence.
Kokua Line: Will CORP dog park reopen soon?

Question: When will the CORP dog park reopen? It’s been well over a month since the city closed it to restore the grass, which appears to be fine now. Many of us rely on this dog park for social activity, not only for our dogs, but also for ourselves, and we are eager to reconnect. Read more

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Kokua Line: Do cameras track drivers at crosswalks?

Question: There’s a sign on Lunalilo Home Road that says 29% of drivers stop for pedestrians. Who installed this sign and how do they know? Are there cameras or sensors there? Read more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA/CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Booster shot syringe being filled.
Kokua Line: How do nonprofits get COVID-19 relief now?

Question: Which nonprofits got the COVID-19 relief grants the first round? What’s the deadline for the second round? If we didn’t get money the first time, can we try again? What if insurance covered some losses? Read more

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                                A reader is concerned about how long it’s taken to restore an underground electrical line in Kailua Heights.
Kokua Line: When will HECO restore underground lines?

Question: Our neighborhood has underground wiring. In January several houses lost power. HECO responded by putting in above-ground temporary hookups. More than six months later those “temporary” connections remain. Read more

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                                First Day of paid ridership.
Kokua Line: Is Skyline, TheBus transfer good in any direction?

Question: I have some questions about the use of transfers on Skyline, TheBus and interchangeably. I know that the usage period is within 2-1/2 hours. Does it matter what direction I am going? In other words, must the passenger continue in the same direction to use the transfer? Read more

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
                                Sample of a limited-purpose driver license.
Kokua Line: Is Hawaii driver’s license valid in Florida?

Question: Please clarify the situation with Hawaii driver’s licenses in Florida. On TV I saw a regular license, but I’m sure that’s not correct. We going to Florida later this summer, and we are renting a car. Read more

HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
                                A sinkhole has forced the closure of Kaneohe District Park’s upper parking lot.
Kokua Line: Where will sinkhole shift park users?

Question: Regarding the sinkhole at Kaneohe District Park’s upper parking lot, can the city work something out with Windward Community College so the soccer teams/spectators can park there and walk to the park, in case the sinkhole can’t be fixed in the next month? Read more


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