Kokua Line: Where and when are Kapiolani lane closures?
Question: What is the schedule for the lane closures on the H-1 eastbound that made traffic so bad? Read more
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Kokua Line: When is next e-waste event in town?
Question: Regarding the drive-thru e-waste recycling events, do they ever hold those in town? The last one was in Waianae, which was too far for me. Read more
Kokua Line: How long does it take to get Social Security appointment?
Appointments are typically scheduled two to four weeks out, according to the agency’s website, but first you have to get through on the phone to make the appointment. Read more
Kokua Line: Do adults needs a measles booster shot?
Question: I’ve read about the necessity for measles vaccines for children, but what about those of us who got our measles vaccine many years ago? Is it necessary for adults to get a booster? I will be traveling internationally in April and May, so I would like to be properly set up before I go if this is what is recommended. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is retroactive Social Security payment so low?
Kokua Line: Will Social Security have phone service?
Question: Auwe! You already can’t walk into the Social Security office (appointment needed) and now they are going to limit phone calls? This is getting ridiculous! Read more
Kokua Line: Why is it so hard to cull feral chickens?
Can anyone explain why our government is reluctant to remove feral chickens that move into our community (for example, at Kaiser and McKinley high schools, UH Manoa, etc.)? Read more
Kokua Line: Must ride-share drivers pay general excise tax?
Are ride-share drivers required to pay GET in Hawaii? Read more
Kokua Line: Which Hawaii residents risk losing tax refund?
Question: Regarding the $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, how much of that is in Hawaii? Read more
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Kokua Line: Is hardship grounds for flood map appeal?
Question: Regarding Oahu’s new flood map, the city says you can appeal if your property is placed in a high-risk zone and you have to get flood insurance because of that. Is hardship a grounds for appeal? Read more
Kokua Line: What are rules on windshield tint, license plate covers?
Question: I nearly got hit by a car on Kapiolani Boulevard by the mall. Read more
Kokua Line: Why are lights out in Pali tunnels?
Question: Both of the short tunnels on Pali Highway are in the dark, and the sign announcing the outage has also gone missing. I’ll refrain from smart-aleck remarks, but this seems a serious situation that needs attention. Do the responsible folks know and have a plan to fix it? Read more
Kokua Line: How does license plate wait affect EVs?
Question: Regarding the shortage of new Hawaii license plates (808ne.ws/3QMK2JC Opens in a new tab), couldn’t the city mail the EV license plate to the vehicle’s registered owner once it’s available, rather than making the owner go back to a satellite city hall to pick it up? Read more
Kokua Line: What government offices are closing in Hawaii?
Question: Will they close the Social Security office in Honolulu? This would be very bad news because not everyone can get an online account or answer their questions online! Read more
Kokua Line: Must I show ID to enter state Capitol?
Question: Regarding the consumer protection fair at the Capitol, can we just walk in there now? Read more
Kokua Line: Does HPD allow blue lights on front grill of subsidized police cars?
The proper use of blue lights, including on subsidized vehicles, is covered in HPD’s overall policy on police vehicles. Read more
Kokua Line: Was park guard wrong to make us leave at 6 p.m.?
Question: My wife and I were surprised to be informed by the security guard at Koko Crater Botanical Garden that the park closes at 6 o’clock and not dusk as the sign says. Read more
Kokua Line: Why are clocks running 6 minutes fast?
Question: Is anybody else noticing their clocks running faster and faster? Mine are about six minutes ahead. Not on my cellphone but on my oven, microwave, etc. What is happening? Read more
Kokua Line: Will changes at Social Security delay new payments?
Question: Are the Trump administration’s changes at Social Security going to delay payments for those of us due more now that WEP/GPO is repealed? Read more
Kokua Line: Is MGM cash offer for real?
Question: I go to Vegas quite a bit, but I’ve never stayed at the MGM Grand. I got an email saying I’m entitled to a settlement from them. Is this a scam? Read more
Kokua Line: How can laid-off federal workers get unemployment benefits?
Question: Will the federal workers losing their jobs even be eligible for unemployment benefits? Read more
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