My biometrics appointment went well and fast people there were nice and accomodating…read moreI think it only took me 10 mins to finish

23 November 2020 My…read moremother has a long overdue appointment. Due to covid19 the facilities were locked down and assumingly severely delayed USCIS processes. Anyway, she was finally able to get an appointment. We arrived downtown super early and was able to find parking along the street. It was still early so we sat in the car and waited. There is a parking garage for the plaza with access from Pohukaina Street. Parking fee is $3 per 30 minutes. Nearer her appointment time she wanted to use the bathroom before going in so we walked around the plaza in search of one. She remembered seeing one in the parking garage during her last visit so we headed to the parking area. While there we did find a bathroom however, it was locked and required a code to access it, which we did not have. We went to the nearby guard station and asked them about access to the bathroom at which time they gave us an access code. USCIS has offices in Building 2, floors 4 and 5. Depending on which part in the process you are will determine which floor your appointment is. My mother's appointment was on the 5th floor so we took the elevator there; I'm sure there are stairs in case of emergencies, but I did not see them from the ground floor. Inside, the elevator opens up to a security guard checkpoint. The guards ask for your appointment letter (you can only access with an appointment and only the application is allowed beyond the security checkpoint) and then they have you place all your items in a bin to go through a scanner. You then go through a body scanner, similar to the airport scanners. Once through the security checkpoint, immigration officials have desks with security glass to process applicants. There is a small waiting area but, I'm not sure who that is for since only applicants are allowed back. I was only allowed back after Michelle, the official working with my mother, asked to speak with me. No photography or recording devices are allowed, and definitely no weapons even if you have a permit to carry. Both floors are heavily secured. There are three guards a both security checkpoint on each floor (& those are only the ones I saw) and there are security cameras watching every angle.

It's pretty ghetto, and my PD didn't know much about my case, but I got a quick appointment with…read moreminimal wait time. Helpful tip is they are located upstairs of the building.

I had an appointment with C.G. Its located at the Nimitz Center (Ewa Side) on the 2nd floor. It was…read morenot busy at all. My appointment was at 2:00pm and I think I barely made it due to the busy City Bus. Arrived at 1:58pm. The ladies at the reception were nice. You have to fill out a simple application (name, contact info, income info, etc, etc). After I was done, C.G. came out to greet me and we reviewed my case and explained in detail what we can do and what will (can/might) happen. She was very kind, helpful, and caring. Honestly I was terrified until I went over the case with her and was able to sleep after that. She will give you her contact number, court date, and location. Although you can attend the court trial via Zoom, she did mention its better to be in person. If they seem busy, its probably because they are bombarded with a lot misdemeanor cases. Just imagine how much cases they have just from Waikiki due to the "Safe & Sound" bill. Good Luck Everyone.

The volunteers that work here are incredible! Always welcoming, always helpful. They have full…read moreancillary services for x-rays, meds, and labs.

Staff and volunteers were very njce and helpful! Such a convenient location with great services!…read moreNice and very clean. Big waiting areas throughout facility. Bathrooms for men, women, and family on both side of facility, they provide feminine hygiene product in all stalls, baby changer has bag hooks next to changer. I think the only thing is the faucets they way the water spout is sprays too much haha but not a huge problem if u don't mind getting a little sprayed on. There is a lactation pod. I got to visit their mini bakery/food area called the brew. Ordered a blueberry scone and an iced caramel macchiato

This Base is huge and this Five Star SHOUT OUT is in honor of all who serve our great nation here!…read more Plus, it gives me another FIRST TO REVIEW! HOORAH! Sorry, I couldn't resist the urge to yelp out this Base after doing a BIRTHDAY WISHES Delivery for one of our American Heroes turning 20 on April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday! Made a pot stop at the Express Convenience Store! Traveled toward the destination as marked on the Yelp App until I could go no more! Salute to our Soldiers here!

Less than desirable experience. I had heard for years how unorganized the unit was, but it was…read morelower than the already low expectations I had set. Planning of training at all levels was a mess, I worked at individual unit level and Division, and though many leaders tried to fix it, it was not. It appeared that many field grades and above wanted to leave their mark on the division and make the unit seem more valuable and important than they were. But forget about the soldiers suffering at the individual level due to the overwhelming optempo. It's Hawaii. Let the soldiers experience it and remember that they are people too, and giving them a few hours off once a week for mahalo Thursday or whatever it is now doesn't make up for the lost time in training and packing out! Don't get me wrong, the need for a unit in the Pacific, but the equipment, facilities, and training cycle all need to be revamped. I know CoS will not budge as "it's Hawaii", so with that said, maybe take care of the soldiers like Big Army thinks you already are! By the way, 2 stars are very generous since I lost my retirement by 12 days because of this less-than-stellar HHBN leadership at the time! thanks guys! But I will still bounce back and be amazing since life out of uniform rocks!

I wanted to volunteer for this year's Okinawan Festival. I reached out to their Vice President of…read moreCommunity Development and they were able to slot me in the morning shift. Upon confirmation that I was signed up to volunteer, I received a very detailed email. Specifically they provided all the the things a volunteer should have: report date, time, location, parking information, what areas we'll be able to meet the needs of the community, lunch shifts, what to wear, etc. Upon arrival of the Hawaii Convention Center I easily found the group of volunteers all decked in their red shirts. The President and Vice President of Community Engagement was very welcoming & introduced me to other members. All the volunteers gathered around the Head Volunteer point of contact & gave each organization their respective roles. I was paired up with one of their Vice Presidents and we scanned their purchased tickets and banded the early access and regular access. What was great was my paired volunteer member kept me engaged and was very welcoming. Toward the end of our shift we took our lunch break and by the time we finished lunch our shift was over. I took that time after volunteering to visit some of the many vendors. I should have stayed back a little bit longer, as I was boarding the shuttle back to parking I heard Jake Shimabukuro was going to play on stage (next time). Thank you Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce for allow me to volunteer, I appreciate how organized and welcoming you are and look forward in volunteering again soon!

We absolutely love this park. It's huge and has enough room for everyone from the baseball little…read moreleague games, tennis, archery, swimming pool, walkers, dog walkers and even runners. Love the well maintained walkways with benches and tons of rubbish cans so no excuse for anyone to litter because within a few feet you'll find one neatly placed trash can and never overflowing with trash. The bathrooms as always clean and dispensers are always full with tp. Tons of parking spaces. Love how you can walk and eventually you're back at your car. The walking paths have slight dips and inclines giving you a nice workout.

This 55,000 sq ft building will be home to the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for the Hawaii…read moreArmy National Guard. The Readiness Center will help train men and women to defend, aid, and serve our Nation in times of crisis and disaster. This first phase of a multi faceted project will help to rebuild Barber's Point and reestablish it's place in military history.

Lots of history to see for free inside of the active court house. There was a time period when…read moremonarchy ruled and the laws transitioned to what they are today. I haven't seen this mentioned in any travel guides. It's worth going in for 30 minutes to learn more about Hawaii.

I happened upon the Supreme Court building after seeing the amazing statue of King Kamehameha V in…read morefront. The historic Supreme Court building has a long history. The structure was intended to be a palace for Kamehameha V, but converted during construction to a needed government building for the Republic of Hawaii, known as Ali'iolani Hale. The Italian Renaissance Revival building was designed by Thomas Rowe, a British architect and dedicated in 1884. Today, the building houses the King Kamehameha V Judiciary Center and the Hawaii Supreme Court. The building is free and open to explore, but you have to go through security. The interior has a lovely marble atrium with dual winding staircase in a center atrium. There is a small dome at the top of the atrium. Original woodwork exists throughout the building. In the History Center is a small movie theater, that offers several interesting films about Hawaiian government and history. A small museum houses early Hawaiian legal artifacts. An original Victorian era courtroom is available to explore. Upstairs is a modern courtroom that serves as the Hawaii Supreme Court, which was not in session during my visit. Plan an hour visit (or less if you skip the films). I did not see nearby parking, I took the bus as part of my visit to Iolani Palace, which is across the street. They are open 8:00 am - 4 pm.