Saturday hours will end this weekend at the Kapalama Hale driver’s license office.

The city’s Department of Customer Services issued a reminder to residents that Saturday service, launched in October, was a temporary remedy for an expected surge in license renewals.

Although the Saturday hours will no longer be an option, taking care of business online is encouraged. Motor vehicle registration renewal, state ID applications, the driver’s license and ID document guide, water bill and property tax payment, and driver’s license road test appointments can be found at honolulu.gov/csd.

Licenses can be renewed six months before they expire, the city said. “Early renewal will not change the expiration date of the license,” the city said in a press release.

“Oahu drivers who need a duplicate license or instruction permit can also avoid lines by applying for it online at license.honolulu.gov, or if an office visit is required, check live cameras to help judge the best time to go. Please keep in mind that the online service is for an exact duplicate replacement of a driver’s license or instruction permit originally issued by the City and County of Honolulu. The online system will not allow changes to address, name, or other information,” the city said.

Wastewater spills into Ala Wai Canal

The state Health Department advises the public to stay out of the waters of the Ala Wai Canal behind the Hawai‘i Convention Center due to wastewater discharge.

The city notified the department’s clean-water branch of wastewater discharge from a manhole near 1525 Rycroft St. caused by a blockage. An estimated 65 gallons flowed into a storm drain that empties into the canal near the back of the convention center.

While the blockage has been cleared and the spill stopped, the public is advised to remain out of the canal near the center until the advisory has been removed.

Wastewater discharge advisories are also in effect at Honolulu Harbor and near 137 Popoia Road in Kailua and 1001 N. School St. in Kalihi.

In addition, all of Oahu is under a brown-water advisory due to heavy rain and subsequent runoff. Updates are available on the state’s clean-water branch website.