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East vs. West
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Gecko Hawaii's Big Island has two daily newspapers on the East & West Coasts. There are others, too. To become more familiar you can subscribe or view on line at:

WEST HAWAII TODAY

HAWII'S HERALD-TRIBUNE

Akaka FallsThe  Islands have both  Leeward and Windward Weather patterns. The Leeward/Arid climes  are along the Kona West Coast. The East/Hilo/Hamakua side is the more lush windward side

Depending on your tastes and if you're looking to grow any particular crop you may need to study the rainfall and currently the vog patterns
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Much of the Information a newcomer will need will be found through the  county government.    & here's a few others:
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Building Permits
• Property Tax Rates
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The Bus Schedule
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Registering Vehicles
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Parks and Permits
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Water Wells, Interest
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Recycle Hawaii
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Coqui Frogs, Greenhouse Frogs
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Vog and Air Quality Information
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Green Building/Building in the Forest
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Albizia & Invasive  Species Info

 • if you'd like something here that's not


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Tripping around the islands in 70 degree weather is great for motorcycles! To ship vehicles' to Hawaii  scroll below

Hawaii  is Rabies free. If you plan on bringing your beloved pets, you'll need to plan ahead - by at least 3 to 4 months.
Quarantine info                                            
Pet Quarantine

 Hawaii Island Newcomers: 

You'll want to find how to get all of your utility services turned on, and ready for you to move in :

Hawaiian Electric Light Company  click here
Hawaiian TelCom  click here
Hawaiian Gas  Company  click here
Hawaii's Oceanic Time-Warner Cable Company  click here

Hawaii's Dish Network  
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• Hawaiian Airlines • Good Hawaii Tourism Site •Alternative Hawaii: for the bold
• Hawaii Tourism Authority • Hawaii Bed & Breakfast Assoc. • Hawaii Vacation Rentals
• Sail to Hawaii-Harbors, Boats • Importing Livestock • Vehicle Shipping

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