Question: Regarding the Social Security Fairness Act, I am getting my money but now there’s a problem with my Medicare premiums. Is anyone else having these problems? Are they related? Read more
Question: The city is paying for funerals of Micronesian people killed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Were/are other people eligible for this? Read more
Question: I am pretty sure this is a scam but my safety check just expired so I want to check. Plus I got an email not a text. It says to pay a fine for a “recorded violation” or I will lose my license. Is this real? Read more
Question: I have lived in Honolulu forever and have voted in every recent City Council, state and U.S. election and yet I have never received any ballot information about Neighborhood Board elections that I can recall. Read more
Question: Lately on my weekly walks at Magic Island, I’ve noticed many mongooses feeding on cat food left by well- meaning people. The rock jetty along the perimeter of Magic Island houses both mongooses and cats. How will C&C monitor or control this population, which seems to be increasing? Read more
Question: What is the current status of electric vehicle license plates? I bought a new electric car back in February and was told at the time that the city ran out of license plates for electric vehicles, and I would be notified when the permanent plates came in. But to date no word. Read more
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Question: Is it true that the PUC or perhaps HECO has decided not to roll out variable TOU rates statewide now that the one-year Shift and Save pilot program period has ended? Read more
Question: To vote in Honolulu’s neighborhood board elections, the voter goes to a website, inputs a unique password and PIN they received in the mail, makes their selections and submits their online ballot. Does this system ensure voter privacy, so that no one knows who a specific voter voted for? Read more
Question: I noticed the enrollment capacity for Honolulu Summer Fun is down this year, with the Makiki District Park only initially having 65 total spaces. Read more
Question: We bought a used car from a local dealer 30 days ago and were given a “temporary registration” and no safety inspection. We still have not received the “pink slip” and new registration, so we cannot get a valid safety inspection until we get that. It used to be about two to three weeks to get these items. Is this normal? Read more
Question: Trout fishing opens next month on Kauai. Catch and release is prohibited. Why? Is this to prevent fishers from releasing smaller fish in hopes of catching bigger fish? What about if the fisher wants to do only catch and release? Would that be allowed (i.e. catch seven, release seven and be done with the daily limit)? Read more
Question: The metal plates on H-3 are still in place and have not been removed. It is so distressing to receive good news of a repair only for it not to happen! Read more
Question: Regarding Social Security, my husband and I don’t have the online accounts they keep talking about. We share a single smart phone. We don’t have a landline. Are we going to be able to do this? I don’t want to buy a second cell phone. Read more
Question: My family wants me to bring fresh lei for my nephew’s mainland wedding. Will HNL allow this through? I am seeing conflicting information even on florists’ websites. Read more
Question: Last year I sold my mother’s home, and I paid commissions to the buyer’s agent and my agent. Isn’t there a new rule stipulating a seller is no longer responsible for paying the commission to a buyer’s agent? Read more
Question: I’ve been reading about how food banks are struggling across the country because of federal budget cuts (808ne.ws/4ka8hOp) and I wondered how the local food bank is doing. Are there specific things they need? Read more
Question: Can we still change our direct deposit for Social Security over the phone or not? I called the 1-800 number, but the recording was so quick I couldn’t understand. I am moving to North Carolina to live with my daughter and want to switch to a bank where I will be living. Read more
Question: Regarding not being able to use a temporary driver’s license to get through the TSA airport security line, what if we have our old license, too, and can show both? Read more
Question: What happens to discarded electronics that people put in e-waste bins at city convenience centers? Read more
Question: Due to a mix-up (my mistake), I did not make it to my appointment to renew my gold-star driver’s license. How difficult would it be to do this by mail? Read more
Question: There have been two metal plates that stretch across both lanes of the H-3 Windward-bound after exiting the Harano Tunnel. The two plates have been there for over six months, maybe longer! When does DOT expect to fix the problem and remove the metal plates? Read more
