Question: My grandson signed up for the stimulus knowing that he would be going to jail, and now he is in jail and the money came through. Is that going to be a problem? Read more
Imagine University of Hawaii football coach Todd Graham showing a blue chip prospect from his former high school, Allen (Texas) High, around the Rainbow Warriors’ new home field at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Read more
If there is any political relevance left to Hawaii’s Republican Party, Donald Trump and the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters last week destroyed it. Read more
Question: Regarding the stimulus, it’s one thing for the non-filers, but what about those of us who did file taxes and the IRS messed up our bank accounts? Read more
I’m often critical of our public leaders, but I know the tremendous pressure they’re under. Read more
Question: Regarding the $600 stimulus payment, I am receiving just Social Security benefits and was not required to file a 2019 federal tax return. To date, I have not received the $600. Are recipients of Social Security who did not file for 2019 now required to file a 2020 federal tax return in order to receive the $600 under the Recovery credit? I was under the impression if you receive Social Security you would receive the $600 as long as you qualified. Read more
Instead of letting his life remain shattered when a 1984 car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, John Howard Greer decided to take the world on from his new wheelchair one set of tennis at a time. Read more
Question: When are they going to start paying the new plus-up for the unemployed? Read more
Question: I didn’t get the stimulus, and neither did my 12-year-old daughter and we both got it last time. What’s going on? Read more
The Big West Conference is scheduled to open its third week of league play in basketball Friday and the question of the moment should be: Read more
The 2020 pandemic was the biggest disaster to hit the food industry in recent history. Read more
One way to carry holiday glow into the rest of the year is through a good stuffing. Read more
Question: With a vast number of people laid off and receiving benefits due to the pandemic, I’m wondering how that’s going to affect everybody’s tax return. Read more
What’s the shelf life on a “generational” quarterback these days? Read more
Lori Kahikina’s appointment as new CEO of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation drew criticism in some quarters because of her inexperience in rail construction. Read more
Synopsis: The axis deer of Molokai are dying as a result of famine stemming from drought conditions. The original seven deer that were gifted to Kamehameha V in the 19th century have proliferated into an ecological problem. Read more
This year will be one of broad, gradual recovery, but there is a fierce gantlet yet to be run. Read more
Question: Is it too late to register my car with an expired safety check? Read more
Last week I began this two-part column honoring those who have made history in the islands, researched it, preserved it or shared it. All of you have made Hawaii a better place, and for that I thank you. Read more
Question:I did not file a tax return for years 2018 or 2019. So I received my $1,200 Economic Impact Payment manual check by using the IRS link to the non-filer website. Do I need to refile through the same method to receive the second EIP of $600 and potentially another $1,400 if a third payment is approved? I do have a checking and saving account now for electronic deposits. Also, are income taxes supposed to be paid for any EIP? Read more
Question: I read that some states are offering an additional $100 per week for unemployed gig workers who had mixed W-2 and 1099 forms in 2019. My husband has worked as an independent contractor, and we’ve filed our 1099s faithfully for years. Read more
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