resources

Hawaii Newcomers Guide:  This site offers great information for newcomers to Hawaii, including animal quarantine State laws, current island weather conditions, motor vehicle information, and much more.

Mapquest:  Find your way around Hawaii easily with this great resource.  Get detailed maps and driving directions for everywhere you need to go.

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau:  If you're heading to Hawaii, this helpful resource gives you insight on each island's most popular attractions, dining and shopping venues, and short-term accommodations.  The special events calendar keeps you posted on upcoming musical concerts and shows.

Chamber of Commerce:  Use this website to explore business opportunities in Hawaii and to learn about educational options for both children and adults.  You'll also find various links to State departments and agencies.

Moving:  Get free quotes from various moving companies with just a few simple clicks.  You can also rent a truck online and find local self-storage providers.  Additionally, this site has a planning guide to help you organize your move and offers a free address changer.

Vehicle Shipping:  If you need to send your car to Hawaii, you can ship your automobile with Matson Navigation.  Matson is one of the leading U.S. domestice carriers and the largest to Hawaii, offering careful handling, professional service and online tracking capabilities.

Oahu Public Schools:  Parents will want to research Hawaii's Public Schools and the standards set by the State of Hawaii.  You can locate a specific school for contact information and performance indicators.

Public School System Rankings by Scores

Hawaii Association of Independent Schools:  As another education alternative, parents may explore independent schools in Hawaii.  These schools tend to be smaller and encourage parent involvement, and foster diversity in curricula and philosophies.

Pet-Friendly Buildings: Powered by the Hawaii Humane Society, this website provides lists of pet-friendly buildings on Oahu, including details regarding dogs, cats, birds and rabbits.

Hawaii Animal Quarantine Regulations:  If you plan on bringing a dog or cat to Hawaii, make sure you visit this website to get all the information you need on importing your pet.  You'll find extensive information on the whole animal quarantine process.

The Honolulu Advertiser:  This online version of Hawaii's largest newspaper gives you the current news as if unfolds in the islands.  This site is a wonderful resource for examining the weather, weekly entertainment, local and national news, and job opportunities.

Honolulu Star Bulletin:  The Internet edition of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin provides the latest in local news and highlights top national and international stores.  The website also includes feature articles, sporting news, local classifieds and job postings.

Pacific Business News:  For the business professional, the Pacific Business News online weekly paper is a must-have resource.  The publication features articles and editorials on Hawaii's economic outlook, discusses trends and forcasts, and job opportunities.

Honolulu Weather:  For current weather conditions in Hawaii, use The Weather Channel's official website to plan your day.  Includes daily temperature, wind, humidity and detailed 10-day forcasts.  Be sure to check out the Sunlight Summary and Sightseeing Index.