Question: I’ve been reading in the newspaper about how our representatives vote in both the U.S. House and Senate, and most of the time I agree with them. On the few times I do not agree, is there a way I can contact them and ask them why they voted the way they did?
Answer: Yes. The column, “How Your Lawmakers Voted,” is published Mondays in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Local & Business section when Congress is in session. You can follow up with Hawaii’s congressional delegation about bills mentioned there, as well as about other issues, by email, phone, fax or regular mail, and through their social media, such as Facebook and Twitter and other platforms.
Here is contact information for Hawaii’s two U.S. representatives and two U.S. senators:
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, 1st District
Online form: hanabusa.house.gov/contact
Email: CHana808@mail.house.gov
Washington office:
422 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2726
Fax: 202-225-0688
Honolulu office:
1132 Bishop St.
Suite 1910
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 541-2570
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, 2nd District
Online form: gabbard.house.gov/connect/ share-your-ideas
Email: TulsiOffice@mail.house.gov
Washington office:
1433 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4906
Fax: 202-225-4987
Honolulu office:
300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 5-104
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 541-1986
Fax: 538-0233
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Online form: hirono.senate.gov/contact
Email: hawaiioffice@hirono.senate.gov
Washington office:
730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6361
Fax: 202-224-2126
Honolulu office:
300 Ala Moana Blvd. Room 3-106
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 522-8970
Toll-free from neighbor islands: 844-478-3478
Fax: 545-4683
Sen. Brian Schatz
Online form: schatz.senate.gov/contact
Email: brian_schatz@schatz.senate.gov
Washington office:
722 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3934
Fax: 202-228-1153
Honolulu office:
300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 7-212
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 523-2061
Fax: 748-0836
Be forewarned that delivery of regular mail is slow, delayed about two weeks for security screening, according to notices on the U.S. House and Senate websites.
Q: Was that a real gun in the ATM robbery?
A: The weapon has not been recovered, so authorities are not sure, according to news reports. A 17-year-old male was charged with first-degree robbery in the crime, which occurred July 19 at an ATM in Makiki.
Auwe
Auwe to the black truck by the Pali exit going east Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. You didn’t check your blind spot before changing lanes, and you cut off a car that swerved to miss you and ended up sideswiping another car in the far left lane. You kept driving on like nothing happened and ruined the day of at least two people. I wish I was able to get your license plate. Shame on you for your reckless driving. — Debbie
Mahalo
I was driving westbound on the H-1 on Friday night around 7:45 when a car pulled up next to my driver’s side and tapped their horn gently to get my attention. When I glanced over, the passenger held up their tablet or phone on which they had typed in big glowing letters, “YOUR LIGHTS.” I quickly checked my lights and realized I did not have them turned on all the way. I was a bit flustered and did not honk or wave a thanks. I was very appreciative though and marveled at how they used their device to help me. I wanted to say thank you very much for making the effort to help a fellow driver and possibly prevent an accident. Very much appreciated! — Martha
Write to Kokua Line at Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96813; call 529-4773; fax 529-4750; or email kokualine@staradvertiser.com.
