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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
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
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
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
Question: Are people on SNAP required to work? Read more
Question: We heard the emergency siren going off Monday. I thought the test was the first of the month. Has that changed? Read more
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
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
Question: When will they officially open the dog park by the golf course in Kaneohe? Read more
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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
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
Question: If Congress makes Lahaina a heritage site, how will that affect private property? Read more
Question: Regarding the residential property tax credit, I thought we didn’t have to apply for that year after year. Read more
Question: Will the passport office have another fair soon? I wasn’t able to get there Sept. 7. Read more
Question: Regarding digital IDs, about 40% of cellphones are Android-based. Why is the DOT only working with Apple? Read more
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
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
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
Question: Regarding voting by people who are in care homes, please print the details because I don’t use a computer. Read more
Question: Regarding the home exemption, I am considering putting my home in a trust. Will I lose my exemption? Read more
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
