Kokua Line: What are the rules for voters in care homes?
Question: Regarding voting by people who are in care homes, please print the details because I don’t use a computer. Read more
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Kokua Line: Will I lose exemption if home goes into trust?
Question: Regarding the home exemption, I am considering putting my home in a trust. Will I lose my exemption? Read more
Kokua Line: Will birthday affect home exemption?
Question: I will turn 65 on Sept. 30. Will I get the higher home exemption this upcoming tax year, since my birthday falls on the filing deadline? Read more
Kokua Line: What help is allowed for disabled voters?
Question: My wife is unable to sign her name, so she passed on voting in the primary. Read more
Kokua Line: How is U.S. citizen defined for jury service?
Question: Recently, there was news about jury duty surveys being mailed out. People who get the survey will have to say whether they are a citizen of the United States. How is that defined? Read more
Kokua Line: What service does special passport event offer?
Question: Regarding the passport fair, will there be same-day service? Read more
Kokua Line: Why was huge tree by Longs Moiliili cut down?
Question: Do you know why the huge tree by the torii by Longs Moiliili was cut down? Read more
Kokua Line: How long should I wait to get new COVID-19 vaccine?
Question: I am receiving conflicting information about how long I should wait between COVID-19 vaccinations. My last shot was in May, and I will be traveling at the end of November. Read more
Kokua Line: What are rules, limits on digital ID?
Question: Regarding the new digital driver’s license, will we be able to use that in traffic stops? Also, is this only for iPhones? Lastly, is there an ID verification process? What happens if I lose my physical license or it gets stolen? Could the thief add my license to their phone? Read more
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Kokua Line: Is registration of surrendered gun also destroyed?
Question: Regarding unwanted guns, I’m assuming many of the firearms turned in Saturday were legally registered. If so, are the firearms records belonging to those guns destroyed? Read more
Kokua Line: Does Wahiawa facility accept emergency room patients?
Question: Is the Wahiawa hospital accepting emergency room patients? Read more
Kokua Line: How long will Manoa park gym be closed?
Question: How long will the Manoa park gym be closed once they start on the roof? Read more
Kokua Line: Why does advice differ on gold-star transfer?
Question: Regarding your article on July 31 about switching from a driver’s license to a state ID, I called the number listed (808-768-9100) and they insisted you must bring in all the documents again since you’re forfeiting your REAL ID driver’s license. Read more
Kokua Line: Are there kupuna computer classes?
Question: Every summer you used to mention free, in-person classes to teach kupuna to use the computer. I didn’t see any notice this summer. Are they available? Read more
Kokua Line: What happens after election to envelopes voters signed?
Question: Now that we vote by mail, we must sign the ballot packet’s outer envelope — otherwise our vote won’t count. Read more
Kokua Line: How do I participate in Social Security forum?
Question: Will Social Security reduce my benefits if I keep working? By how much? How do I find out? I haven’t started collecting yet. Read more
Kokua Line: Why did I get paid without joining Apple lawsuit?
Question: I received a check for the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement. I had two issues with the keyboard in 2018, but I do not recall joining the class-action lawsuit. What are the possible consequences if I deposit the check and it is not legitimate? Read more
Kokua Line: Can kittens be spayed/neutered?
Question: A lady down the block used to feed feral cats and I believe she had at least some of them fixed, although I am not certain about that. Read more
Kokua Line: Who accepts pill bottles, sewing notions and ribbon lei?
Question: Do you know of any person, group or organization that can use the small clear orange plastic pill bottles with the childproof caps? Read more
Kokua Line: Are more kids going to the ER with COVID-19?
Question: I read that nationally more kids are going to the ER with COVID-19 now than old people, percentage-wise. Is that true in Hawaii? Read more
Kokua Line: Are low-slung 3-wheelers legal on freeway?
Question: What is a slingshot-style vehicle? Is it legal to drive/ride them on the freeway? What kind of license do you have to have? Read more
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