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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
Question: Regarding the passport fair, will there be same-day service? Read more
Question: Do you know why the huge tree by the torii by Longs Moiliili was cut down? Read more
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
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
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
Question: Is the Wahiawa hospital accepting emergency room patients? Read more
Question: How long will the Manoa park gym be closed once they start on the roof? Read more
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
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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
Question: Now that we vote by mail, we must sign the ballot packet’s outer envelope — otherwise our vote won’t count. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Question: Auwe! Kakaako has luxury high-rises and fancy stores and restaurants, but its streets are terrible. Potholes, missing lane markings, uneven pavement and other problems persist even after being reported. Read more
Question: Is there a place you can see information about candidates running in the primary election, such as their background and stand on various issues? Read more
Question: Is a vote cast by mail by 7 p.m. Election Day valid? Read more
Question: I have stopped driving but still use my license as an ID because it has the gold star. It will expire soon. Can I switch my license to a state ID before it expires? Will I have to bring in all my documents again? How long will it be good for? Read more
