Kauai residents who lost a driver's license can now order a replacement online through Honolulu, a small but useful fix for people stuck without ID.

• Kauai County residents can use the Honolulu city and county website right away to request a duplicate or replacement license.
• The online copy costs $7, and the new card comes with whatever information is already on file.
• Cards are mailed straight to the address on record, but delivery can take up to five weeks.
• The workaround spares Kauai residents a trip to a county office to handle the paperwork in person.

Outlook: Expect steady use of the online option, though the long mail wait means anyone needing ID soon should plan ahead.