Kokua Line: Why is appointment needed for disability parking permit?
Kokua Line continues to receive complaints about this change. Read more
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Kokua Line: Can I buy personalized license plates as gift?
Question: I want to give my granddaughter personalized license plates for Christmas. Is that possible? Can it be a surprise? Read more
Kokua Line: How can I ask city for street signs?
Question: How do I request a “No Outlet” sign for my neighborhood? I called the city once years ago but never got a response. Read more
Kokua Line: When will the H-1 widening project be done?
Question: What is the target completion date of the H-1 Freeway widening project by the Gulick Avenue Overpass and are there plans to widen the overpass? It seems that traffic still will be constricted at the overpass unless it is also widened. Read more
Kokua Line: What are rules to restrict neighborhood parking?
Question: Regarding restricting neighborhood parking, is there a rule to have broad community support before they do it? I worry about outspoken, wealthy individuals pushing this. Read more
Kokua Line: When will city fix Thomas Square sidewalk?
The sidewalk has some hazards in front of Thomas Square along King Street. I hope they will be fixed in time for holiday sightseers, but in the meantime watch your step Read more
Kokua Line: What are rules on getting a refund?
Question: Regarding paying by check, can a merchant hold back a refund for this? Read more
Kokua Line: Who are you grateful for today?
Happy Thanksgiving from Kokua Line, where we devote today’s column to readers’ expressions of gratitude. Read more
Kokua Line: Will I lose tree if potential pest is reported?
Question: My neighbor says he sees signs of CRB in a tree on my Oahu property and I should report it. But it’s not a coconut palm and I don’t want to cut it down. Read more
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Kokua Line: Will Hawaii’s emergency money for food expire?
A reader asks, “Since my SNAP came through OK after all I want to know how long I can keep the state emergency money on my EBT card. Do I have to use it by the end of November?” Read more
Kokua Line: Can city charge us $125 a year to park in own neighborhood?
Question: The city is enforcing the members of our strictly residential community to pay an annual fee of $125 per vehicle that parks on the public street between the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Read more
Kokua Line: How do I track my mail-in ballot?
Hawaii switched to all-mail elections in 2020, with every registered voter mailed a ballot to fill out at home and return by mail or by dropping off at a collection point. Read more
Kokua Line: When will IRS stop accepting checks?
Kokua Line: What sports gear does TSA consider weapons?
Question: Please let people know you can’t carry on baseball bats, even youth ones that are short enough to fit in carry-on duffel bags. It make sense if you think of them as weapons — but we don’t! Read more
Kokua Line: What happens if I don’t get online Social Security account by Wednesday?
Question: For many weeks, I have been receiving emails from Social Security telling me to create a digital account by Wednesday to receive any-and-all Social Security information, which would eliminate calling a Social Security office (thereby, also probably eliminating a person’s job). Read more
Kokua Line: When will Tesla replace recalled energy-storage batteries?
Question: Is there a timeline on Tesla replacing its recalled Powerwall 2 batteries? Read more
Kokua Line: Can I take certain medical device on plane?
Question: My traveling companion has me very worried because I recently got an Inogen for shallow breathing at night and I need to take it with me. I won’t be using it on the plane. Is this going to be a problem? Read more
Kokua Line: Is random call from health survey legit?
Question: I received calls from an unknown number (808-528-4050) claiming to contact random numbers to conduct a survey on behalf of the state Health Department. I eventually participated in a 20-minute survey on health-related questions. While they were general in nature, as a senior citizen I became concerned of a possible scam. Was this legitimate? Read more
Kokua Line: Why didn’t veteran get DMV discount?
Question: I am a senior veteran who renewed my motor vehicle registration in Honolulu last week and I didn’t get $20 off. There wasn’t anything about it on the city website. Read more
Kokua Line: Where can I get free pet food?
Question: With all the news about SNAP, I have a question: Could I get it to buy pet food? In the past, I’ve resisted going on food stamps, but since I “inherited” my neighbor’s cats when she passed away unexpectedly I am spending more of my food budget on them. Read more
Kokua Line: Will HMSA drop fitness perk from Medicare Advantage?
A few readers noticed this change as they reviewed their Medicare Advantage plans during Medicare’s open enrollment period. Read more
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