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Take a look at some of the great things Oahu and Honolulu have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.

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Activities & Entertainment
  Golf Tee Times - Book Golf Online, Last Minute Golf bookings Golf in Hawaii
  Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau - Hawaii's Official Tourism Web Site -- Vacation Ideas, Golf Info, Wedding and Honeymoon Info, Arts Info, Culture Info
  Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park - Voted the Kama'aina's #1 Family Attraction! Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is 25-acres of safe, clean family fun and excitement. Located 30 minutes west of Waikiki. It's Hawaii's only waterpark.
  Polynesian Cultural Center - An authentic showcase of 7 Polynesian cultures, Luau, an IMAX theater, and more
Area Information
  'Ewa - Connect with people in 'Ewa. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about 'Ewa, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Hawaii Kai Neighborhood - Connect with people in Hawaii Kai. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Hawaii Kai, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Kailua Neighborhood - Connect with people in your Kailua. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Kailua, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Kaneohe - Connect with people in Kaneohe. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Kaneohe, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Kapolei Neighborhood - Connect with people in your community. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Kapolei, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
  Mililani/Mililani Mauka - Connect with people in Mililani/Mililani Mauka. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Mililani/Mililani Mauka, and read local blogs or start your own.
  Waipahu - Connect with people in Waipahu. Check out community events, research schools, view updated maps and traffic cams, share photos of your family, find and share news about Waipahu, and read local blogs or start your own.
Local Links
  Beach Safety - beach safety tips for beaches around the island and neighbor island too.
  Hawaii Moms - Information geared for moms on schools, news, shopping, entertainment, sharing ideas, etc
Local News
  Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper Online
  Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Hawaii's Other Daily Newspaper
  KGMB-9 (CBS) - Hawaii's Severe Weather Station. Home of Keahi Tucker, Kim Gennaula, Guy Hagi, and Liz Chun.
  KHNL NBC 8 - Hawaii's live, local, late-breaking news. Home of Diane Ako, Howard Dashefsky, Stephanie Lum, Sharie Shima, and Walter Mekaula.
  KHON-2 Fox News - The home of Joe Moore, Ron Mizutani, Leslie Wilcox, Tanya Joaquin, Kirk Matthews, and Jai Cunningham.
  KITV-4 News - Island television, home of Paula Akana, Dick Allgire, Shawn Ching, Gary Sprinkle, and Pamela Young
  Midweek - Local stories, news, fashion, recipes, coupons, classified and more
Local Weather
  Hawaii Weather Report - Live Hawaii Doppler radar and Five Day Forecast for the Hawaiian islands
  Surf Forecast for Oahu - National Weather Service Forecast
Maps
  Google maps - Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the United States. Can also search by keyword such as type of business.
  Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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Mortgage
  Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
Real Estate Transaction Resources
  ASHI - Search for an American Society of Home Inspectors-certified inspector in your area.
  FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Flood and other hazards
  NACHI Home Inspectors - Contact information for Hawaii inspectors certified by National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
  NAHI - Contact information for Hawaii members of the National Association of Home Inspectors Members.
  NIBI - National Institute of Building Inspectors Hawaii members.
  Termite Information -
Relocation Links
  Oahu Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Animal Quarantine - Laws governing the importation of pets to Hawaii.
  Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism - Hawaii¿s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
  Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
  US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
  USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Schools
  School Information - free school profiles
  State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Tax Information
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  Hawaii State Department of Taxation -
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Travel
  Aloha Airlines - Regional Hawaiian airline. Includes flight schedules, online booking and cargo services. Aloha flies interisland and to California and Nevada.
  Hawaiian Airlines - Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii's first and largest airline, provides scheduled and charter interisland flights between the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines also provides air transportation between Hawaii, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, American Samoa and Tahiti. Browse our site for flight schedules and air fares, make flight reservations, earn frequent flyer miles, learn about wedding and group discounts, or get information about shipping and handling of air cargo.
Utilities
  Cable & High Speed Internet - Oceanic Time Warner Cable
  Gas Company - The Gas Company
  Hawaiian Electric Company -
  Hawaiian Telcom - Residential Telephone and DSL Service
  Water - Honolulu Board of Water Supply
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