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The information below is included in the Resources section of Your Ideal Hawaii Move: A Guide for Moving to Hawaii Island . The resources include links to sites about how to ship possessions, how to bring pets, how to bring guns, and how to research a neighborhood. There are links to Hawaii Island schools, shopping, car dealers, consumer renter protections, how to set up utilities, local news sources, and more!
Climate
National Weather Service Forecasts Hawaii:
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/pages/state_zones.php
Flooding and Tsunamis
Hawaii County Tsunami Evacuation Zone Maps:
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?startid=24604&dbid=1
Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool:
http://gis.hawaiinfip.org/fhat/
Japan Tsunami Debris
http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/tsunamidebris/
NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center:
http://ptwc.weather.gov/
Lava Zones, Volcanoes, Vog, and Earthquakes
Hawaii County Civil Defense:
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense/
USGS Hawaii County Lava Flow Hazard Zones:
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/lavazones/
Hawaii Department of Health SO2 advisory
http://www.hiso2index.info/
Hawaii Department of Health State Air Quality
http://emdweb.doh.hawaii.gov/air-quality/
USGS Earthquake Map of Hawaii (real-time updates):
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Maps/special/Hawaii.php
USGS Hawaii Volcano Observatory Kilauea Volcano Eruption (real-time cameras):
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cams/
Vog Measurement and Prediction Project
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/hysplit/
Vog: State of Hawaii, Important Information:
http://hawaii.gov/gov/vog/
Bugs, Frogs, Mold
Ballantyne, Coco, “Watch out Hawaii: Veggies may harbor rare parasite”, Scientific American, Jan 8, 2009
http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=watch-out-hawaii-veggies-may-harbor-2009-01-08
EHSO, University of Hawaii, Mold information for the University of Hawaii, Aug 2010
http://www.hawaii.edu/ehso/mold.htm
Kraus, Fred, Coqui & greenhouse frogs: alien Caribbean frogs in Hawaii, HEAR project, February 8, 2000 http://www.hear.org/AlienSpeciesInHawaii/species/frogs
State of Hawaii Department of Health, Fight the Bite, November 2006
http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/contagious-disease/wnv/pdf/brochure_mod.pdf
Neighborhood Research
Hawaii Business and Contractor license complaints:
http://cms.ehawaii.gov/cms/app/disclaimer.html
Hawaii County Data Book (Census data):
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=27952
Hawaii County Environmental Hazards:
http://www.homefacts.com/environmentalhazards/Hawaii/Hawaii-County.html
Hawaii Criminal Record search:
https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ahewa/
Hawaii Land and Title Record search: https://boc.ehawaii.gov/docsearch/nameSearch.html;jsessionid=5D8E6847F0F487870BE1DF29A8286ACD.luka
Hawaii Police Department – Hawaii Island
http://www.hawaiipolice.com
Hawaii registered Sex Offender location search:
http://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/welcome.html
Hilo Crime Rates:
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/hi/hilo/crime/
UH Hilo Crime Statistics
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/uhhilo.php
Renting
Hawaii Fraud Prevention & Resource Guide
http://hawaii.gov/health/eoa/Docs/Fraud.pdf
Hawaii Property Management Basics Handbook
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/real/real_ed/re_ed/ce_prelic/property_management_basics_handout_-_final.pdf
Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Handbook
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/landlord_tenant/landlord-tenant-handbook.pdf
Hawaii State Consumer Protection
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp
Hawaii Island Airports and Habors
Hawaii Island Commercial Harbors
http://www.hawaiiharborsplan.com/
Hilo International Airport (ITO) (General Lyman Field)
http://hawaii.gov/ito
Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
http://hawaii.gov/koa/
Upolu Airport Hawi
http://hawaii.gov/hawaiiaviation/hawaii-airfields-airports/hawaii/upolu-airport
Waimea-Kohala Airport (Bordelon Field)
http://hawaii.gov/mue
Hawaii Island Cars Dealers and Service Centers
BMW Hawaii (services BMW)
http://www.bmw-of-kona.com/
Big Island Honda (services Honda, Jaguar, and Land Rovers)
http://www.hilohonda.com/
Big Island Motors (services Mazda, Hyundai, Subaru)
http://www.bigislandmotors.com/
Big Island Toyota (services Toyota, Suzuki, Scion)
http://www.bigislandtoyota.com/
Kamaaina Motors (services Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram)
http://www.kamaainamotors.net
Kama’aina Nissan (services Nissan)
http://www.kamaainanissan.com
Kelly Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/
Orchid Auto Center (Ford)
http://fordhawaii.dealerconnection.com/
RAGS German Auto Club (services Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Mini)
http://www.ragsgerman.com/
Shipping to Hawaii
Pasha Hawaii
http://www.pashahawaii.com/
Matson
http://www.matson.com/
Matson – Moving Household Goods
http://www.matson.com/hhg-personal/learn.html
Matson – Container Tracking
http://www.matson.com/hhgp/tracking
Horizon Lines Hawaii Services
http://www.horizonlines.com/Ocean-Services/Hawaii.aspx
FedEx – Shipping to Hawaii
http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/international-tools/hawaii.html
UPS Hawaii Zones and Rates
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/shipping/cost/zones/alaska_hawaii.html
Bringing Pets to Hawaii
Hawaii State animal quarantine information
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info
Hawaii Department of Agriculture Animal Quarantine Branch
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/aqs
Hawaii Island Humane Society
http://hihs.org/
Bringing Guns to Hawaii
Big Island Trap Club
http://www.shootpita.com/clubs/bitc/index.htm
Hawaii County Trap & Skeet Range
1010 Leilani Street Hilo
Hawaii Gun laws (Hawaii Revised Statutes references from Honolulu Police Department site)
http://www.honolulupd.org/info/gunlaw.htm
Keaukaha Military Reservation Rifle and Pistol Shooting Club
1046 Leilani Street Hilo
West Hawaii Puu Anahulu Public Shooting – proposed
http://www.hawaii247.com/2012/05/23/public-scoping-meeting-for-puu-anahulu-shooting-range-june-6/
TSA - Traveling with guns
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1666.shtm
Banks and Credit Unions in Hawaii
American Savings Bank
http://asbhawaii.com
Bank of Hawaii
http://www.boh.com
Big Island Federal Credit Union
https://www.bigislandfcu.com/index.htm
Central Pacific Bank
http://centralpacificbank.com
CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union
http://cuhawaii.com
First Hawaiian Bank
http://www.fhb.com
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union
http://www.hicommfcu.com
Hawaii County Federal Credit Union
http://hawaiicountyfcu.com
Hawaii Credit Union League
http://www.hcul.org
Hawaii National Bank
http://www.hawaiinational.com
HFS Federal Credit Union
http://www.hfsfcu.org
HomeStreet Bank
http://www.homestreet.com
Independent Employers Group Federal Credit Union
http://www.iegfcu.com
Territorial Savings Bank
http://territorialsavings.net
Hawaii Island Schools
Adult Education school - Hilo
http://165.248.6.166/data/school.asp?schoolcode=483
Adult Education school – Kona
http://165.248.6.166/data/school.asp?schoolcode=484
Hawaii Community College
http://www.hawcc.hawaii.edu/
Hawaii GED program
http://doe.k12.hi.us/communityschools/diplomaged.htm
Hawaii Homeschooling
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Hawaii.htm
Hawaii Homeschooling - Department of Education
http://doe.k12.hi.us/myschool/homeschool/
Hawaii Public Education – article Civil Beat http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2011/06/07/11422-getting-to-the-bottom-of-hawaiis-education-budget/
Hawaii Public Schools
http://doe.k12.hi.us/index.html
Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA)
http://www.hsta.org/
Private schools report
http://schools.privateschoolsreport.com/Hawaii/HI.html
School Ratings
http://www.greatschools.org/
University of Hawaii Center – West Hawaii
http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/ucwh/
University of Hawaii, Hilo
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/
Sewer Services in Hawaii County
EPA Cess Pool compliance requirements
http://www.epa.gov/region9/water/groundwater/uic-hicesspools.html
Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division offices:
Hilo: 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, C-5 (next to Checkers Auto Parts in the Puainako Town Center)
Kona: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Bldg D
Hawaii County Sewer Network Maps
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=24662
Hawaii County Waste Water Division
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/dem-wastewater-division
Water Services in Hawaii County
Hawaii County Department of Water Supply offices:
Hilo: 345 Kekuanaoa Street Suite 20
Waimea: 65-1234 Opelo Road
Kona: 78-6717 Mamalahoa Hwy
Ka’u: 95-6041 Mamalahoa Hwy
Hawaii County Water Supply
http://www.hawaiidws.org/
Hawaii Drought Monitor: Commission on Water Resource Management
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/drought/forecast.htm
Rainwater Catchment Systems:
Macomber, Patricia, Guidelines on Rainwater Catchment Systems for Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, 2010
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/RM-12.pdf
Electric Service in Hawaii County
HELCO Offices:
Hilo: 1200 Kilauea Avenue
Kona: 74-5519 Kaiwi Street
Waimea: HELCO Baseyard
HELCO web site:
http://www.helcohi.com/portal/site/helco
Hawaii Electric Company, Residential Services Electric Rates
http://www.heco.com
Hawaii State Energy programs:
http://energy.hawaii.gov/programs
Communication Services in Hawaii
AT&T cell service
http://www.att.com
Hawaiian Telcom: land, wireless, and internet services
http://www.hawaiiantel.com/
Mobi PCS cell and internet service
http://www.mobipcs.com
Oceanic Time Warner offices: cable and internet services
Hilo: 548 Kanoelehua Avenue
Kona: 73-4876 Kanalani Street
Oceanic Time Warner web site:
http://www.oceanic.com/
Sprint cell service
http://www.sprint.com
T-Mobile cell service
http://www.t-mobile.com
Verizon cell service
http://www.verizon.com
Trash in Hawaii County
Hawaii County landfill locations
Hilo: near the Hilo airport at the end of Leilani Street. To get there, turn toward the airport on Leilani from Highway 11 and follow the street until you see the sign.
North Kona : Puuanahulu Landfill Road off the Queen Kaahumanu Highway, south of Waikoloa Beach Drive.
Hawaii County Green waste
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/greenwaste/
Hawaii County solid waste transfer stations
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/facilities/
Hawaii Recycling
http://www.recyclehawaii.org/
Hawaii County Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Hawaii County’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division offices:
Hilo: Aupuni Center at 101 Pauahi Street. The office is in Suite 5, on the left side of the main entrance
Kona: West Hawaii Civic Center at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Pahoa: 15-2615 Keaau-Pahoa Road
Hawaii County’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/vehicle-registration-licensing/
Hawaii State Auto Insurance Premium Comparison
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ins/consumer/consumer_information/mv_premiums
Hawaii Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual
http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways/admin-rules/PMVI%20Manual%20for%20Inspectors%20of%20Pass%20Cars%20.pdf
Hawaii State Drivers License
Hawaii Driver Licensing offices
Hilo: Police Department building at 349 Kapiolani Street, (not the Apuni Center)
Kona: West Hawaii Civic Center at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Waimea: 67-5185 Kamamalu Street
Pahoa: 15-2615 Kea‘au-Pahoa Road
Na’alehu: 95-5355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Hawaii County Department of Finance
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-dl-general-information/
Hawaii Seat Belt Laws
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291/HRS_0291-0011_0006.htm
Hawaii State Driver’s Manual
http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways/hwy-v/A-HawaiiDriversManual201205.pdf
Permits and IDs in Hawaii
Disability Parking Permit - applying
Hilo: Office of Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1055 Kinoole Street
Kona: West Hawaii Civic Center at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Hawaii Health Department Parking Permit rules
http://hawaii.gov/health/dcab/obtainparkingpermit/
Hawaii Keiki ID Kit
http://hawaii.gov/ag/mcch/main/keiki_id
Hawaii State ID Cards - applying
Hilo: Hawaii State Building at 75 Aupuni St.
Kona: Govenor’s Office at 75-5722 Kuakini Highway Kuakini Tower, #215
Hawaii State ID Card information
http://hawaii.gov/ag/hcjdc/main/hawaii_id_cards
Medical Resources and Insurance on Hawaii Island
Hawaii Health Insurance Program (SAGE Plus)
http://www.hawaiiship.org/
Hawaii Health Services Corporation (HHSC)
http://www.hhsc.org/
Hawaii Insurance Consumer Watch
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/ins
Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
http://www.hmsa.com
Hawaii Medicare Assistance
http://hawaii.gov/health/eoa/SAGEP.html
Kaiser Permanente
http://kp.org
North Hawaii Community Hospital
http://www.nhch.com
Urgent Care - Keauhou Kona
http://www.keauhouvillageshops.com/village-merchants/#Urgent
Urgent Care - Kona
http://www.hualalaiurgentcare.com/
Mail Services on Hawaii Island
Hawaii County Post Offices (zip code areas)
96704 Captain Cook
96710 Hakalau
96718 Hawaii National Park
96719 Hawi
96720 Hilo
96721 Hilo PO Boxes
96725 Holualoa
96726 Honaunau
96727 Honoka’a
96728 Honomu
96737 Oceanview
96738 Waikoloa
96739 Keauhou
96740 Kailua-Kona
96743 Kamuela (Waimea)
96745 Kailua-Kona PO Boxes
96749 Kea’au
96750 Kealakekua
96755 Kapa’au
96760 Kurtistown
96764 Laupahoehoe
96771 Mountain View
96772 Na’alehu
96773 Ninole
96774 Ookala
96775 Paauhau
96776 Pa’auilo
96777 Pahala
96778 Pahoa
96780 Papaaloa
96781 Papa’ikou
96783 Peepeekeo
96785 Volcano
Federal Express
Hilo: FedEx is on the opposite side of the Hilo airport runway from the terminal, accessible from Highway 11 via Operations Road.
Kona: the FedEx office is at the airport on Uu Street
United Parcel Service
Hilo UPS office is on the road to the airport terminal
Kona: UPS has a Customer Center at the Kona airport and a UPS Store at 75-5560 Kopiko Street
Hawaii Taxes
Hawaii County Real Property Tax and TMK maps
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/rpt-tmk-sub
Hawaii Income Tax brackets
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/state-taxes-hawaii.aspx
Hawaii Individual Taxes Rates 2012
http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/228.html
Politics and Voting in Hawaii
Guide to Government in Hawaii
http://www.state.hi.us/lrb/gd/gdgovhi.pdf
Hawaii County Council
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-home/
Hawaii County Elections Division and Voter Information
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/elections-voter-info
Hawaii County Mayor’s Office
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-the-mayor/
Shopping on Hawaii Island
Abundant Life Natural Foods
http://www.abundantlifenaturalfoods.com/
Amazon Prime Program
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=13819211
Big Island Farmer’s Markets
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/add/farmers-market-in-hawaii/Farmers%20Market%20Listing%201-10-2011-Big%20Island.pdf
COSTULESS
http://www.costuless.com/
Foodland (Foodland, Sack 'n Save, Malama Market)
http://www.foodland.com/
Hawaii EBT (Food Stamps)
http://hawaii.gov/dhs/self-sufficiency/benefit/EBT/
Hilo Farmer’s Market
http://hilofarmersmarket.com/
Island Naturals
http://www.islandnaturals.com/
Keauhou Shopping Center
http://www.keauhouvillageshops.com/
Kings Shops – Waikoloa Beach
http://www.kingsshops.com/
Kona Coast Shopping Center
http://www.konashopping.com/
Kona Commons
http://www.konacommons.com/
KTA Mountain Apple Brand
http://www.ktasuperstores.com/mountainapplebrand.aspp
Parker Ranch
http://parkerranch.com/
Prince Kuhio Plaza Mall
http://www.princekuhioplaza.com
Puainako Center Hilo
http://www.puainakocenter.com/
Slow Food Hawaii
http://slowfoodhawaii.org/
Shops at Mauna Lani
http://www.shopsatmaunalani.com/
Suisan Fish Company
http://www.suisan.com/
Queens Market Place – Waikoloa Beach
http://www.queensmarketplace.net/
Jobs and Salaries
Employment Search – Hawaii County
http://hiloliving.com/Hilo_Income.html
Hawaii County Jobs
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/countyhawaii/default.cfm
Hawaii Department of Education Jobs
http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/index.htm
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Jobs
http://www.hhsc.org/recruit/Employment_Section.htm
Hawaii State Jobs
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hawaii/default.cfm
Hawaii State Jobs portal:
http://portal.ehawaii.gov/employment/search-for-jobs.html
University of Hawaii System Jobs
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/
University of Hawaii Salaries - Civil Beat article
http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2011/11/22/13930-hawaii-state-salaries-2012-university-of-hawaii/
Island Activities
Aloha Theater
http://www.apachawaii.org/
Big Island Cross Fit – boot camps, kids programs
http://www.crossfitbigisland.com/home
Camping on Hawaii Island
https://www.ehawaii.gov/Hawaii_County/camping/exe/campre.cgi
Canoe Clubs in Hawaii
http://www.y2kanu.com/links.htm
Dolphin Research Center – Kula Nai’a
http://www.kulanaia.org/index.htm
Dolphin Quest – Hilton Hotel
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/resort_activities/dolphin_quest.cfm
East Hawaii Cultural Center – workshops and classes
http://www.ehcc.org/classes%20and%20workshops.htm
Hawaii County Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense-cert
Hawaii County Swimming pools
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-aquatics/
Hawaii Island Events
http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/plan-a-trip/events
Hawaii State Volunteering portal:
http://portal.ehawaii.gov/employment/volunteering.html
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
http://www.nps.gov/havo
Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks Friends – volunteer and get involved
http://fhvnp.org/
Hilo Events Calendar
http://hiloliving.com/Hilo_Calendar.html
Hilo Farmer's Market Events
http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com/hiloevents.html
Hilo Orchid Society
http://www.hiloorchidsociety.org/
Hilo Palace Theater – local and national talent
http://www.hilopalace.com/
Learn Hawaiian – Long distance learning from Kamehameha School
http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/kulaiwi/
Lyman Museum and Mission House – volunteer and classes
http://www.lymanmuseum.org/
Mauna Kea Visitors Center – Astronomy Activities
http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
http://www.merriemonarch.com/
Mokupāpapa: Discovery Center Downtown Hilo:
http://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html
National Parks in Hawaii
http://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm?program=parks
Pacific Tsunami Museum
http://www.tsunami.org/
Planetarium Shows at‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
http://imiloahawaii.org/
University of Hawaii Athletic Events
http://hiloathletics.com/
University of Hawaii Hilo Events
http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/news
University of Hawaii Hilo Performing Arts Center
http://artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu/
Volcano Art Center
http://www.volcanoartcenter.org/
Waimea Community Theater
http://www.waimeacommunitytheatre.org/
Activities for Kids
Boys and Girls Club Hawaii
http://www.bgch.com/
Halau Hula (Hula Schools)
mele.com
Hawaii County Park and Recreation Center Guides
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=56280
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
Hawaii County Public Libraries
http://www.publiclibrary.ws/county/Hawaii.html
Hawaii Island Sports Portal
http://www.hawaiisportspage.com/Main/default.aspx
Junior Ranger Program – National Parks
http://www.nps.gov/learn/juniorranger.cfm
YMCA Hawaii Island
http://www.ymca.net/y-profile/?assn=1519
YWCA Hawaii Island
http://www.ywcahawaiiisland.org/
Military Resources
Hawaii Office of Veterans Services
http://hawaii.gov/dod/ovs
Hilo Bay 5K Run – Salute to Veterans
http://www.asalutetoourveterans.org/
Hilo Vet Center
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=440
Keaukaha Military Reservation (KMR) – Hilo
Army National Guard
http://hawaii.gov/pwd/rotating-headlines/keaukaha
Kilauea Military Camp - Volcano
http://www.kmc-volcano.com
KMR Army/Air Force Exchange Service PX
Bldg 505, 1300 Kekuanaua - Hilo
Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) – Saddle Road
http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/pta/default.htm
UHH Veterans Benefits – GI Bill
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/veteran.php
VA Outpatient Clinic – Hilo
http://www.hawaii.va.gov/visitors/hilo_cboc.asp
VFW posts in Hawaii
http://www.vfwhawaii.org/
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home and adult day care–Hilo
http://www.avalonhci.com/yukio_okutsu_state_veterans_home.html
Hawaii Online News Sources
East Hawaii Tribune
West Hawaii Today
Hawaii 24/7
Big Island Video News
Hilo KPUA AM 670
Hawaii News Now
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