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Rearview: Ex-Peace Corps volunteer recalls her time on Kosrae
‘Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Those were the words of President John F. Kennedy at his inauguration in 1961. Read more
‘Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Those were the words of President John F. Kennedy at his inauguration in 1961. Read more
Question: When the state reports the number of new COVID-19 cases every day, does it know at that time how many are vaccinated versus unvaccinated people? It sure would be nice if they could report that on a daily basis. It might encourage more folks to get vaccinated. Read more
Question: Last week, it was announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch at Hawaii public schools compliments of the federal government (808ne.ws/sty715). Does this include public charter schools? If not, why not? If not, what do the public charter schools need to do to qualify for this program? Read more
Tucked in the corner of a warehouse in Waipio is the area’s latest offering for young, restless bodies: 94Box, a keiki boxing and training gym with ambitions far bigger than the humble space it currently occupies. Read more
Question: To be able to work from home, I must have internet, and I pay for it. I mostly do bookkeeping on a freelance basis. I have not been completely unemployed during the pandemic, but I did lose clients — I never made much money and I still don’t. The office manager for one client mentioned free internet if I qualify. She said I should look into it, but I don’t know anything about this program. Do you? Read more
A recent study from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance finds that 83% of people were prompted to either create, revisit or adjust their financial plan during the pandemic. That is hardly a surprise to J.R. Robinson, a financial software developer and founder of Honolulu-based Financial Planning Hawaii. Read more
Question: Regarding the Child Tax Credit, how do we report a qualifying child born in May 2021? IRS.gov has a reporting tool for nonfilers with a qualifying child born before 2021, but it’s not for use by filers with a qualifying child born in 2021. Does the parent just wait until next year, when it’s time to file 2021 tax returns, and file for credit from the date of birth to Dec. 31, 2021? Read more
Somebody at Central Pacific Bank is getting a “way to go” air-five for arranging the marketing deal with University of Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro. Read more
Kaile Halvorsen hopes one day to work in a hospital. Colton Cowell is glad to be out of one. Read more
Former Hawaii First Lady Vicky Cayetano last week launched a nicely prepared trial balloon to churn the political gossip about running for governor next year. Read more
Monstera, a popular icon of a tropical garden, is a rigorous climbing vine with monstrous leaves. But most people are unaware that the most commonly known species produces fruit that tastes like a cross between a banana and a pineapple. Read more
Question: Regarding the evictions (808ne.ws/evmo), is there a template for these notices? I want to make sure I get this right. It’s a difficult situation. Read more
The local outrage over a couple of tourists who posted social media pictures of themselves touching Hawaiian monk seals was heartening and disheartening at the same time. Read more
Synopsis: This is a story about Maunakea and her friend æUaæu. There is a symbiotic connection here that can easily be torn apart by foreign values. Read more
Recently, Eleanor Waterhouse suggested I ask my readers what it was like to grow up in Kailua, on the Windward side of Oahu. Read more
Question: I see signs at Ala Moana Regional Park that clearly prohibit dogs. However, for at least the past year, every time I visit the park, there are dogs in the park areas, on the beach and in the water. Read more
There was a pixie of a gymnast from the USSR, Olga Korbut, who was six months younger than me when she wowed her way to three gold medals in Munich in 1972. Read more
Question: My vehicle loan was paid off in May, and my credit union sent the title to me so we could remove them from the title and transfer the title to me. I sent the completed form and $10 to the DMV at the end of May. Read more
Question: I just tried to enroll in the CLEAR Health Pass app for Hawaii travel after reading the article in Saturday’s paper. Read more
You know you’re great when they change a rule because of you. Lester Hayes intercepted too many passes, so they banned stickum. Read more
It’s not the tourists’ fault. They are largely respectful, and they took all the tests and shots that were required to roam paradise. Read more
