Kokua Line: What’s being done for right turns onto Ala Moana Boulevard?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 18, 2024

Question: Auwe! It used to be drivers knew they could turn right on red, but now there are so many contrary signs drivers are confused and traffic is worse! Read more

Kokua Line: What does data breach notice mean?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 17, 2024

Question: I received mail from an apparent health care company called Change advising me of a data breach. Read more

Kokua Line: When is prescription drug disposal event?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 16, 2024

Question: Isn’t there usually a drug drive-thru disposal in October? I checked the opioid website, and they have information from 2023. Read more

Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 15, 2024

Question: Auwe! I thought it was illegal to hang campaign banners on the highway. I have seen fluttering banners a few times, and I am ready to complain. Besides distracting drivers, these banners could become untied and land on someone’s windshield. It’s dangerous. Read more

Kokua Line: How long will noisy rail work persist in middle of the night?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 6, 2024

Question: I live in a Downtown high-rise building, and HART has been doing loud construction right next to our building for weeks. Read more

Kokua Line: Why waive pet adoption fees when ownership is costly?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 4, 2024

Question: If the cost of living is a big reason people say they can’t keep pets (808ne.ws/­3XV1vCu), should the Humane Society be giving pets away for free? Read more

Kokua Line: Are Medicare workshops in person?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 3, 2024

Question: I know I’m supposed to review my Medicare coverage because of the new law, but is there anything besides Zoom? I don’t like that. I looked at the website but found it confusing. Read more

Kokua Line: Are people on SNAP required to work?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 2, 2024

Question: Are people on SNAP required to work? Read more

Kokua Line: Listen up for sirens and report problems

• By Christine Donnelly
• Oct. 1, 2024

Question: We heard the emergency siren going off Monday. I thought the test was the first of the month. Has that changed? Read more

Kokua Line: When will state expand SNAP?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 29, 2024

News that Hawaii will change its rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (808ne.ws/3XGb3Bf), which is federally funded, to enroll thousands more recipients while removing a disincentive for them to work more has prompted questions. Read more

Kokua Line: How do I tell if frogs in yard are coqui pests?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 27, 2024

Question: Regarding coqui frogs (808ne.ws/3TImtDy), I live in Hawaii Kai and have seen little frogs outside my front door at night, but they don’t seem to be making noise. Should I report these? Read more

Kokua Line: When will Kaneohe dog park open?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 26, 2024

Question: When will they officially open the dog park by the golf course in Kaneohe? Read more

Kokua Line: Why are people giving up pets?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 25, 2024

Question: Regarding the influx of pets at the Humane Society (808ne.ws/adoptpet), are these “pandemic puppies” that have grown up and are no longer wanted? Read more

Kokua Line: How many homeless people on Oahu are seniors?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 24, 2024

Question: Recently I witnessed police interacting with a homeless person who appeared to be very, very old. They weren’t being mean to her; they were trying to help. The reason I noticed was because of how old she looked, and it made me wonder how many homeless are senior citizens. Read more

Kokua Line: Would U.S. heritage status affect private property in Lahaina?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 22, 2024

Question: If Congress makes Lahaina a heritage site, how will that affect private property? Read more

Kokua Line: Which property tax credit requires annual application?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 20, 2024

Question: Regarding the residential property tax credit, I thought we didn’t have to apply for that year after year. Read more

Kokua Line: Who can renew U.S. passport online?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 19, 2024

Question: Will the passport office have another fair soon? I wasn’t able to get there Sept. 7. Read more

Kokua Line: Will Hawaii OK digital license for Android phones?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 18, 2024

Question: Regarding digital IDs, about 40% of cellphones are Android-­based. Why is the DOT only working with Apple? Read more

Kokua Line: Can I keep unemployement benefits if I leave Hawaii?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 17, 2024

Question: What is the maximum weekly for unemployment? If I end up having to leave Hawaii to look for a new job, can I transfer the benefit, at least for a while? Read more

Kokua Line: What are the upcoming ballot questions?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 15, 2024

Question: Will there be ballot questions in the November election? I like to read up in advance because sometimes they are confusing but I couldn’t find a sample ballot for Honolulu. Read more

Kokua Line: When will new teachers be paid in full?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Sept. 13, 2024

Question: Hawaii recruits new public school teachers and then doesn’t pay them? Auwe! When are these teachers going to get their money? School started the first week of August! Mahalo to them for showing up regardless! Read more