Hawaii information and resources
Hawaii Specific
Hawaii Department of Permitting and Planning - Look up past building permits and apply for a new building permit here.
Plumber - Torigoe Plumbing 841-4417. Good work and reasonable rates. They installed a toilet for me at about half the cost that some others quoted ($137 parts and labor - toilet extra). They even provide forms for the State's $100 rebate for retrofitting water-efficient toilets.
Airlines serving Hawaii (interisland)
- Hawaiian Airlines - Hawaii's first airline, flying between all the major islands. Ranked #1 in the U.S. for airline quality.
- go! Airlines - upstart discount carrier with nice planes.
- Island Air - flies turboprop DeHavilland Dash 100's and 200's.
- Aloha Airlines - Closed its operations on March 31, 2008.
Discount Hawaii Car Rental - Discounted Jeep Wranglers, convertibles, SUV's, cars and vans from National car rental companies
Duck Tours - Ride a World War II era amphibious vehicle on Oahu's roads and watch as you ride into the ocean for a sea cruise. Lots of fun!
Hawaii's Animal Quarantine Laws - Find out how to bring your pet to Hawaii.
Hawaii Diner - This website lists restaurants by neighborhood and by food type. What a great idea!
Hawaii Landlord-Tenant information - This information was prepared by the Hawaii Department of Commerce. It's a useful guide for investor/landlords and tenants. Includes contact information for quick answers to questions about rentals.
McCully Bike Shop - Some of the best deals in Hawaii for bicycles, shoes and tennis equipment.
Oahu Dog Parks - the City and County of Honolulu has some parks designated specifically for dogs. The dogs love it!
Our Hawaii - an informational site about Hawaii and what to see and do.
Team Core Hawaii - a triathlon club located in Honolulu. Join us for weekday workouts after work. Saturday morning bike rides and Sunday morning runs.
The Bus - Oahu's bus system including routes and timetables. Checkout the Google Map feature. Zoom in on a map and click a "bus" icon. It will show you the next time a bus will depart that bus stop. Very handy!
Tsunami Awareness - Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) website and view Tsunami Inundation zones, with recommendations for action during Tsunami alerts.
Xeriscape your yard - Information from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. Click on a colored zone on the map of Oahu and this site will provide a list of suggested grasses and plants suited to your neighborhood.
Other great links
Luxury in Florence Top boutiques, outlets, shops, hotels, restaurants, tourist services and more to turn your Florence stay into an unforgettable experience!
Kenai King Salmon Fishing - Experience a trip to Kenai Alaska for the highest quality Alaska King Salmon Fishing. Kenai Alaska is the home of trophy King Salmon and one of the worlds most beautiful settings.
