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(Hawaii Humpback Whale Watch, Hawaii Whale Sanctuary, Hawaii Whale Watch, NOAA Whale Rescue, NOAA Whale Watch) The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, which is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawaii, lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawaii.

Outreach and case management for the homeless. Provides flexible intake. Operates four 4WD vehicles which locate and identify homeless and at-risk population. Provides direct emergency client assistance such as first aid and transportation for endangered clients in isolated areas and to medical appointments as part of ongoing case coordination. Provides emergency food, clothing, hygiene, shelter and supplies for clients. Provides a client-centered program of health assessments and education, counseling, referrals to appropriate available services and follow-up.

Provides weekly support groups for compulsive eating, over-eating, and food addiction using 12-step recovery program. National website and Hawaii website both show all Oahu groups' weekly meetings, including contact information, day, time & location: www.oahawaii.org/meetings/oahu-meetings/ www.oa.org/meetings

Administers programs pertaining to apprenticeships, disability compensation, employment search, occupational safety, unemployment insurance, labor law enforcement, research and statistics, and job training.

Youth drop into the space and are given the opportunity to earn a bike by learning how to fix and maintain a bike in addition to volunteering to help maintain the flow of the shop. Each year there are 400 donated bikes that are refurbished by youth and about 4000 bikes are repaired though 9000 youth service hours.

Provides care management for 24 hour long term care to elderly with nursing home level needs in a community setting.

Donate items to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii.

Provides a national toll-free phone line to answer commonly asked questions on postal service, such as service hours, zip code and address information, and mailing rates. A caller attempting to reach a postal worker in Hawaii, or who asks a question that cannot be answered by Mainland operators, will be given a local number to call. Also provides U.S. Passports and voter ballot forms also available at several Post Office locations.

The National Safe Haven Alliance (NSHA) is a national non-profit organization that promotes safe alternatives for parents in crisis pregnancy situations in every state. The 24 hour crisis help and text line provides support and direction for parents and providers regarding the Safe Haven law, including Safe Surrender locations, adoption resources and parenting support. The National Safe Haven Alliance also can provide direct resources to assist and prevent infant abandonment. The Crisis Hotline is staffed 24 Hours by social workers, nurses, and paramedics that have received comprehensive training and are able to support and assist parents and providers. The number is a helpline and text line.

The State of Hawaii Med-QUEST Division (MQD) provides eligible low-income adults and children access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans. The QUEST program is designed to provide Quality care, Universal access, Efficient utilization, Stabilizing costs, and to Transform the way health care is provided to recipients. If you are enrolled in Med-QUEST and your contact information changed in the past two years, please update your contact information so you can stay enrolled. Call (800) 316-8005 or log in to your account to make the change (see the website). If you want to: -Change address -Change in income, assets, and household size -Check on application status -Find out your worker name and phone number -Get health plan contact phone number -Plan choice and enrollment -Replace your lost Medicaid ID card -Report out of state travel You can also call the Customer Services Call Center at: (808) 524 – 3370 - Oahu (800) 603-1201 or 711 TTY/TDD

Issues learners permits, license renewals and converts out of state driver's licenses. Administers road tests for all motor vehicle drivers licenses including commercial and motorcycle. Offers voter registration to eligible licensees. Issues Hawaii State Identification cards.

Provides marketing assistance to businesses who want to sell services or goods, to encourage investment in Hawaii; and to attract selected industries to Hawaii.

Assisting in helping those interested in running a child care business to becoming licensed by the State of Hawaii. Providing guidance regarding setting up a child care business. Providing free training on child development, nutrition, health and safety issues. Providing information about resources available to providers, such as the USDA Child Care Food Program that assists in paying for meals served in daycare. Referring parents who are looking for child care to licensed child care providers. Maintaining connections with child care providers, professional child care associations, and other child care professionals as well as helping others build those relationships in the community. Providing face-to-face as well as remote support services. Additional phone numbers: (808) 242-9232 Maui office (Serves Molokai and Lanai also) (800) 498-4145 Toll-free number for Molokai and Lanai (808) 961-3169 East Hawaii office (808) 322-3500 West Hawaii office (808) 246-0622 Kauai office Main: [email protected] Maui office: [email protected] East Hawaii office: [email protected] West Hawaii office: [email protected] Kauai office: [email protected]

Administers public service program for volunteers from community groups, churches, or businesses who agree to pick up litter on a section of highway their organization has adopted. Volunteers pick up litter on the specified section of highway at least four times a year. Provides high visibility vests, trash bags and safety information for volunteers. Removes filled bags and heavy hazardous items from roadsides. Erects signs on the highways to recognize volunteers' cleaning efforts.

Private Lutheran school includes grades PK-8 for boys and girls.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: Hilo (808) 961-7470 Hilo Information (808) 961-7515 Civil-Regular and Small Claims (808) 961-7600 Probation (808) 961-7470 Traffic Violations Bureau Kona (808) 322-8700 Information (808) 443-2191 Probation Supervision Unit (808) 443-2275 Driver Education

Enforces laws, rules and regulations relating to the conservation and preservation of land and natural resources. Verifies leases, permits and licenses issued by the DLNR. Enforces laws relating to firearms, ammunition and dangerous weapons. Controls and manages beaches with public access. Participates with search and rescue efforts locally.

Enforces laws, rules and regulations relating to the conservation and preservation of land and natural resources. Verifies leases, permits and licenses issued by the DLNR. Enforces laws relating to firearms, ammunition and dangerous weapons. Controls and manages beaches with public access. Participates with search and rescue efforts locally.

Supportive group housing is provided on a less intense level, with consumer support available 8-16 hours a day on-site, on-call Additional phone numbers: (808) 247-7370 Alternate phone number (808) 737-6517 After hours/Emergency

Administers the laws governing collective bargaining issues in public employment and limited sector of private employment. Resolves complaints dealing with representation or union election issues and unfair labor practices.

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

(HMSA) Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) Centers and offices offer in-person customer service to members and employers with an HMSA health plan as well as individuals who are looking to enroll in an HMSA plan. Offers medical, dental, vision, and drug health care plans to individuals and employers. Plan options include fee-for-service, preferred provider organization, health maintenance organization and plans for students, self-employed and Medicare supplement.

Promotes tourism to Kauai and responds to inquiries from the public on what to see and do on the island.

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention-Windward, LIHEAP ECI, ECI) Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) is designed to help families keep their utilities (gas or electric) on, especially those households that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young children. H-HEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Applications are accepted year-round. Credit amount varies by household. Call the Windward District Service Center for more information.

Noise Section: Administers departmental rules on community and vehicle noise control. Investigates complaints of noise. Processes community noise permits and conducts inspections of permit sites. Conducts special surveys of noise, such as monitoring of potential noise impacts on school classrooms. Reviews and comments on environmental impact statements, zone change requests and project reviews to address noise concerns. Radiation Section: Controls and minimizes ionizing radiation exposure to the public. Licenses x-ray technicians and inspects facilities with x-ray producing devices. Reviews radiation shielding plans for new medical and dental facilities. Collects data concerning lead poisoning, radioactive fallout in air, drinking water, and milk. Air-Conditioning/Ventilation Section: Assures the adequate and healthful design, construction, installation and operation of comfort air conditioning and ventilating systems. Reviews plans and supporting data for new and extended air conditioning insta