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Inspects and certifies imported and exported horticultural materials, non-domestic animals. Issues permit for import and export of these subjects.

Enforces liquor laws of Hawaii and the Liquor Control Commission's rules and regulations. Processes all applications for liquor licenses. Issues on & off-premise managers' cards.

Performs community planning and group development. Provides information and referral, personal development aid, emergency and general assistance. Operates special programs including agriculture education and training, employment services, family development and case management, Head Start, and senior community services employment.

Helping Hands Hawaii is helping to collect donations to distribute to persons affected by the Kona Low on March 2026. We are currently accepting new/unopened donations of essential household and personal care items, including: -Hygiene items and feminine products -Diapers and pull-ups (all sizes) and wipes -Phone chargers and portable battery banks -Laundry detergent and dish soap -Shoes and boots -Towels and bedding (including blankets) -Cookware, dishware, and utensils -Gift cards for flexible support At this time, larger furniture items are not needed, as many affected areas are still in the cleanup phase following the storm. Partner With Us as a Collection Site Community businesses and organizations can play a direct role in Kona low recovery efforts by serving as a donation collection site. By hosting a drive, you can help gather essential items and make it easier for your employees, customers, or community members to contribute. Helping Hands Hawaii can provide guidance on priority items, coordination support, and help ensure donations are directed to families in need. If your organization is interested in partnering as a collection site, please reach out to our team to get started at [email protected].

(Youth Build Honolulu) Provides an educational and job training program that prepares its participants for responsible citizenship. Participants are non-high school graduates, 16-24 years of age, with personal histories filled with alcohol and drug abuse, criminal activities, and limited financial resources. Is the last chance for individuals to earn a high school diploma and develop skills to prevent future incarceration, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, and long-term unemployment.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church provides food to families and individuals that need food on the 3rd Thursday of the month 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Walk in for help. Call the office during office hours to see if emergency food is available.

(SEE, SEE Hawaii Work) Provides job training, placement, and retention services for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TANOF), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) assistance services.

Call to check for vaccine availability, costs or other restrictions. Must present photo ID and insurance card. Vaccinations for: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, HPV, MMR, Meningococcal MPSV4, Meningococcal MenACWY, Meningococcal B, PneumococcalConjugate, PneumococcalPolysacchride, TetanusDiphtheriaTd, TetanusDiptPert, Varicella (Chickenpox), Zoster

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaii provides: Free and confidential support services to injured victims and to families and close friends of those who have been killed, Range of free brochures, books on grief, and other literature, Court accompaniment and criminal justice system navigation, An annual candlelight vigil of hope and remembrance held during the holiday season, The possibility of serving on a “Victim Impact Panel” where victims share their stories with people who have been arrested for DUI. MADD Hawaii works closely with the Victim Witness Assistance Division of the Prosecutor's office, with youth programs and young teens in the prevention of underage drinking. Call for support groups for victims of impaired driving and homicide.

Kurtistown Assembly of God provides a brunch to families and individuals who have run out of food. ID is required.

Handles complaints for RICO concerning regulated vocations and professions. Complaints about unfair/deceptive business practices are also handled for the Office of Consumer Protection. Acts as referral agency for consumers with questions and complaints. Administers the State Certified Arbitration Program that settles lemon law disputes. The Hawaii “Lemon Law” helps consumers who buy or lease new motor vehicles and have repeated problems in getting their vehicles repaired under the manufacturer’s warranty. Provides basic information regarding business entities, professional and vocational license status, and complaints history on licensed professionals and merchants/businesses. Also provides information on business complaints history and on identity theft. Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO): http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico Office of Consumer Protection: http://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp (808) 587-3222 General consumer complaints (DCCA Hotline) (808) 587-3222 or (808) 587-3295 Identity Theft Hotline (808) 586-2790 Insurance Division (808) 586-2634 (Consumer Protection) - Landlord Tenant (808) 587-3295 Mortgage Brokers

County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency provides information on emergency refuge areas that open during disasters. Visit their website for pre-planning and the status of emergency refuge areas.  Or, view press releases at https://www.kauai.gov.

(Temporary Disability Insurance, TDI, Temporary Disability Compensation and Workers Comp) Enforces labor laws relating to workers compensation (wage replacement benefits, medical or hospital care for work-related illness or injury), temporary disability insurance (wage replacement benefits for non-work-related illness or injury), and prepaid health care (medical or hospital care for non-work-related illness or injury).

Conducts investigations for pre-sentence reports and conditional release motions. Supervises adult felons and some misdemeanants who are placed on probation, supervises deferred acceptance of guilty pleas or conditional discharges. Supervises interstate felon or misdemeanant probationers. If you are not sure what section of the court you need to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at: (808) 539-4909.

Maintains official inventory of state lands and acquires land for public purposes including schools, parks, airports, libraries. Land not set aside for public purposes is auctioned for sale, lease or month-to-month tenancies. Refers survey and boundary questions to Department of Accounting and General Services Survey Division. Issues permits for beach weddings on state land.

The Maui Red Cross provides disaster response to those affected by disasters in Maui County and shares critical preparedness information to the community so that people can prepare before a disaster strikes. All disaster response and disaster training are provided at no charge. Training classes such as first aid and CPR are available for a fee. To request a presentation to your organization, school or group, please call our office.

Sets minimum sentence for prisoners. Grants paroles and supervises persons paroled from prisons. Revokes paroles. Considers applications for pardons upon referral by the Governor.