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Hello, I have a question about noise restrictions. I live in the diamond head area and there are frequent overhead helicopter tours that I find very intrusive and excessive. Also my neighbors have a dog that barks insessently while they are out to work, it sounds like the animal is suffering. I'm not sure if its kept in a small cage during the day or what the circumstances are but the animal howls and whines non stop. I was wondering who I should contact regarding these 2 concerns, and what the best course of action might be to see if something can be done.

Thank you!
Quieter O'ahu
​Mar 18
Thank you for your note.

Let me first address the barking dog.  Certainly if it's a case where you suspect, even remotely, that it may be suffering, something must be done.

As it happens the City and County of Honolulu have ceded jurisdiction for most animal noises, including dogs, to the Hawaiian Humane Society.  You can reach them at 356-2250 to report both that the dog is barking AND that it may be in distress.  The Hawaiian Humane Society has a very good staff and they will investigate. 

In the case of the helicopter that is another case of who has jurisdiction.  Typically all aircraft fall under the jurisdiction of the FAA.  In the case of reporting noise your best option may be to call the "Airports Hotline" operated by the State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, Airports Division, at  (888) 697-7813.  A real person will answer, take your noise complaint, and forward to the appropriate agency.  I will say that helicopter noise from tour operators is increasingly becoming an issue and every report helps increase visibility of the problem.  


We're attaching a copy of the O'ahu Noise Reference Manual of 2008.  It's the most current copy and most of the information remains correct although you may have to verify phone numbers now and again.

Very best regards,
A Quieter O'ahu

Came across this somewhat interesting Facebook page discussing what's to be done about illegally modified Mopeds.  Lots of opinions, including an opinion of two about "New Legislation."

You can find this Facebook page HERE.

Ironic.  It always comes back to "New Legislation" when there's no enforcement of legislation already on the books.  See our website page HERE for current noise regulations, including those applying to Mopeds.  Again, what's the point of regulations if HPD will not enforce them??

Hello everyone,
Unbelievable that we're nearly through the first quarter of 2016.  Where does time go?  Haven't yet had any time for commentary on 2015.
One more year behind us here at A Quieter O'ahu.  We have been online now for 4 years and will celebrate 5 years in 2016.  Looking back over the past 5 I can say confidently that we have made progress - small steps, but forward leaning and none backwards.  For example, ending our first year of A Quieter O'ahu we were seeing about 10 unique hits on the website per week, under 50 page views, and about 1 or 2 form entries/contacts every six months.  Checking the statistics today we have averaged over 300 unique website visitors per week, almost 900 page views per week, and we see about 1 or 2 form entries/contacts per week.  Too, there seems to be more and more interest about 1) why it seems that it just keeps getting noisier on O'ahu, 2) why there doesn't seem to be any enforcement by HPD of the numerous ordinances and statutes passed to protect our community from the noise, and 3) what the individual can do to help raise this issue to the point of visibility and concern that someone in the administration, City Council, or Legislature finally finds the fortitude to truly represent their constituents and DO SOMETHING.

So, with 2016 upon us I remain optimistic that things can continue to change, and that together we can be the catalyst for that ongoing change.  Thanks to the many who have contacted us with notes of encouragement.  And to those seeking answers we hope that we were able to at least make you more informed of your options, and perhaps now and again offered a suggestion leading to a solution.

Continue to speak out in all the ways and through all the venues we identify on our site.  Eventually the collective voice will be heard.

Thanks to all our site visitors,
​A Quieter O'ahu