**Speed Cameras at Likelike Highway and North School Street**
The speed settings for traffic cameras at the intersection of Likelike Highway and North School Street are based on the 35 mph posted speed on the mauka side of the intersection, according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). These cameras monitor red-light running and speeding from all approaches at this Kalihi intersection.
On August 7, the DOT announced that the speed limit at this intersection would increase from 25 mph to 35 mph in both directions, based on traffic data and community input. The intention was to improve traffic flow at an appropriate speed for the highway segment. However, the speed limit was ultimately raised to 35 mph only for Honolulu-bound motorists on Likelike Highway approaching School Street, with new signs installed on August 13.
On Wednesday, the DOT issued a clarification stating that due to the crash history and data in the area, the speed limit remains 25 mph on the makai side of the intersection between North School Street and the freeway overpass. Yellow diamond signage alerts drivers that the 25 mph zone begins 75 feet after the intersection. The signage in the area reflects the correct speed limit.
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**SNAP Work Requirement: Is It Full Time?**
No, the work requirement for SNAP recipients is not full time. According to the state Department of Human Services, SNAP recipients subject to work requirements for able-bodied adults must either:
– Meet work requirements on their own,
– Qualify for an exemption, or
– Participate in a work program for at least 80 hours per month (an average of 20 hours per week)
to continue receiving SNAP benefits beyond three months.
Examples of activities that qualify toward these work requirements include:
– Volunteer work with a government or nonprofit organization (e.g., food pantry or homeless shelter),
– Paid employment, including self-employment,
– Participation in job training programs, such as the SNAP Employment & Training program or American Job Centers,
– Internships (paid or unpaid).
Volunteering at a private for-profit company does not qualify.
For more information, call 1-855-643-1643 and ask to speak with an eligibility worker. New work requirements take effect November 1.
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**How to Contact Amazon About a Misdelivered Package**
If you received a package delivered by Amazon that is not yours, and the street address is incorrect, making it impossible to deliver it to a neighbor, you can contact Amazon customer service for a pickup.
Try calling Amazon’s customer service number at **1-888-280-4331**. When prompted, reject the automated options that ask about account look-up or texting, and wait for the prompt to state your reason for calling. Briefly explain that you received someone else’s package and want it picked up.
Alternatively, if you have an Amazon account, you may log in and contact customer service through your account for assistance.
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