Christine Donnelly
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Kokua Line: Why replace wrong-font license?
Question: I got one of those wrong licenses, which took more than six weeks to receive in the mail. Now I have to get a new license. Why is that necessary when TSA is saying they will accept the misprint? And how long will it take? → Read More
Kokua Line: What will happen to swap meet when Aloha Stadium is torn down?
Question: What will happen to the swap meet when Aloha Stadium is torn down? → Read More
Kokua Line: Where is TSA PreCheck in Terminal 1?
Question: Regarding the new TSA configuration in Terminal 1 at the Honolulu airport, is the TSA PreCheck line operating at the Mauka Concourse checkpoint as the state Department of Transportation said it would be? If not, why not? → Read More
Kokua Line: What caused East Oahu homes to shudder?
Question: What caused homes in East Oahu to shudder Thursday afternoon? It’s all over social media but I don’t see the cause. It seemed like an earthquake but it wasn’t. What does the military say? → Read More
Kokua Line: Will lost title prevent car’s disposal?
Question: We have an old beater car that we kept to drive to the beach, but we don’t get out much anymore and none of our grandkids want it. We haven’t driven it for quite a while. I want to get rid of it, but I can’t find the title. What are our options? → Read More
Kokua Line: Why is tax refund so small?
Question: I got a big refund last year and was hoping for the same so I did my taxes early, but ouch, it’s not the case. Is this because the stimulus is over? → Read More
Kokua Line: Will Tax-Aide take walk-ins?
Question: Are you sure they will take walk-ins for Tax-Aide? If so, please say where. → Read More
Kokua Line: Why the long wait for death certificate?
Question: A relative died in August and we were told that it would take four months to get a death certificate. It’s been more than four months and we still have not gotten it. Why is it taking so long for the Department of Health to issue death certificates? In the meantime we can’t settle the deceased’s estate and bank accounts are frozen. → Read More
Kokua Line: Can I keep personalized plate without paying?
Question: I’ve had personalized license plates for many years, and I love them, but with the price so high now, I can’t afford to keep renewing year after year. I guess I will switch to a plain plate, but I want to keep my personalized plates for sentimental reasons. Is that allowed? I don’t want to switch until I know whether I will have to turn them in. → Read More
Kokua Line: Can city extend use of rainbow plate?
Question: Did you ever get an answer from the city about extending the rainbow plate? → Read More
Kokua Line: Are pickleball classes pre-filled?
Question: Regarding the Parks and Recreation Spring 2023 sign-ups, why are some pickleball classes listed as “waitlist only” when registration hasn’t even opened yet? → Read More
Kokua Line: Can I renew my passport online?
Question: Can you tell me how to get a passport? My passport expired on Nov. 9, 2020, so I need to get a new one. Does the library still offer this service, and if so, how do I do this? → Read More
Kokua Line: Which owner gets traffic-cam ticket?
Question: Regarding the red-light cameras, the state says the ticket is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. What if two registered owners are listed on the title/registration? Is the ticket issued to the first owner listed? Or to both owners listed? My wife and I own both our cars jointly. → Read More
Kokua Line: Can we reduce risk of shark bite?
Question: We’ve been to Hawaii many times and never worried about seeing sharks, but two incidents in a week have our attention. Please remind us and others of the safety tips. → Read More
Kokua Line: Why didn’t I get my tax rebate?
Question: What do we do if we never received our Act 115 rebate or any notice about it? We filed our 2021 state income tax return on time and owed money, so we had expected to receive a paper check eventually, per previous public communications from the state. My understanding is that the state caught up on issuing the checks, but we never received ours. → Read More
Kokua Line: Has the state mailed all rebate checks?
Question: Have they mailed out all the rebate checks? I never got mine and I filed early. → Read More
Kokua Line: Where can I drop off old prescription drugs?
Question: I thought I read a while ago that there was going to be a prescription drug drop-off sometime in October. Would you know when and where that might be? Also, are there any permanent locations where unwanted drugs can be dropped off at any time? I have a gallon-sized Ziploc bag of my mom’s medication, and since she passed away, I was wondering what to do with these. → Read More
Kokua Line: Can I get refund on repaid student loan?
Question: My daughter and I should be eligible for a combined $30,000 in student loan relief under the new program, but we have been making steady payments for years so our debt is less than that now. Can either of us get a refund on the difference? → Read More
Kokua Line: How can I get the third stimulus payment?
Question: Regarding Stimulus No. 3 and Stimulus/Rebate No. 4, I have not received either one. Could you know of why and furnish me a contact? → Read More
Kokua Line: What’s the wait for COVID-19 test result at airport?
Question: Regarding the free COVID- 19 tests at the Honolulu airport, (808ne.ws/sa1011), how long does it take to get the test result? → Read More