doing everything through the TSA pre-check online portal was super easy then you make your…read moreappointment to come in the only thing that I had trouble with and it's no fault that theirs is when you put in the address it tells you to turn down a street which is only for commercial vehicle deliveries because it's kind of like downtown Fort Street mall where they have the sidewalk for the street but you can go on there if you have deliveries and stuff so and there's no parking in the building. You have to find street parking and then just walk in. There's a bunch of construction going on in the building but other than that, it was fast. I was in and out of there maybe five minutes.

Unprofessional little girl called me to the back & unbeknownst to me someone slipped in front of…read moreme. Thought she was making a xerox copy of a document. Had no idea that there was no hallway past the sad run down room so I waited for the copies to be done. Then the little tart had the nerve to tell me I should've left. Not once did she say she had to take care of someone else and she never told me to wait outside. She scolded me! Wow! Learn how to do your job! Tell the person you called that you had to take someone else before me & do not scold someone for not knowing what's going on. This place is pathetic. I feel sorry for anyone who has to go here. Also on a side note, they don't call by appt times. They call by arrival. I was there at my scheduled appointment time but I still waited 30 minutes because other people showed up earlier than their appointment time and got a number before me. Makes zero sense.

It's not often that a C&C or State clerk at the DMV or City Hall will offer fast and friendly…read moreservice, so today's experience definitely stood out. Props to Mollie Brunn at the service counter for a really great experience. She was polite, professional, friendly, and fast. I went in to transfer a vehicle title and registration into my name and was expecting that it would take forever. I had an appointment thru the AlohaQ website that I made a week ago and went in about fifteen minutes early. The location was pretty full, so I was glad that I had an appointment. I checked in at the front and was instructed to take a seat to be called. They have an electronic sign board behind the counters so you can see your appointment number, time, and place in line. Mollie called out my name about 5 minutes later and directed me to a window that was closed. She helped me there and verified my paperwork, and instructed me how to complete it. The entire process only took less than 5 minutes, and I was done with my new title and registration in hand. Hooray!!

This satellite silly hall is located in the Windward city mall. Walk between Baskin-Robbins and…read moreLNL, across from McDonald's and you'll easily find it. Staff was very personable. This location takes appointments and walk-ins. All your forms can be found in the front entry right inside the door.

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.

Made an appointment on Aloha Q for an appointment at 9 am when they open. Unusual thing is because…read morethis branch is at Pearlridge Center which opens at 10 a.m. you must wait for the dmv employee to come up so the security guard can open the doors. The employee checks you off on his clipboard, make sure you have your appointment confirmation code. Once you go down a floor head to their office at far left. You will be checked for your id and application. Somehow I missed the part about filling in an application so I was given one and proceeded forward but filled in the form first before taking a seat. Luckily it was just a duplicate drivers license I needed since the lamination on mine was peeling off from one top edge. My number was called to window 2 and I had the nicest young man. I told him I no longer needed glasses as a restriction since I had both eyes cataract surgeries. He asked if I wanted to take the eye test. Yes! I passed. Bring your check made out to City and County of Honolulu for $6. Next you move over two windows to your left, get fingers scanned then get your photo retaken. Hooray! At the earliest your plastic license will be mailed to you in 2 weeks. You get a cool temporary license with your photo and information on it. Only catch is you cannot travel with a temporary license. Fortunately I can travel using my passport as ID when I travel internationally. In and out in half an hour. So glad the employee I had was so pleasant, and smiled.

I arrived at 10:00 AM right as the mall opened. Note that the long line is usually for registration…read morerenewals and bill payments. If you're here for a driver's license and don't have an appointment, be sure to tell the staff at the front immediately. ​I waited about an hour to be called. I highly recommend arriving early, as walk-ins aren't guaranteed and appointments take priority. Once I was seen, the actual process was fast and easy.

Just wanted to share my experience…read more 1. Call the local number ahead of time. The 1-800 number is a trap, you wait for over 1 hour on hold, and then they can't help you anyways. The local folks know exactly what can be done (their services have been scaled back because of budget cuts), and if you need an appointment or a walk in is okay. If an appointment, might be ~6 weeks out because of backlog, be prepared. 2. 4 separate people will ask you why you're visiting, be super clear in what you need + if you have an appointment or were told you didn't have to make one. 3. Listen carefully for the numbers being called. Their PA system is super mid, and depending on who is calling the number from what window, it might not be clear. Lol everyone in the waiting room banded together to try discern what's being said. "You got that ticket number?" "Think it was this, who caught the window number?" 4. The employees are short staffed, but very empathetic + helpful. You just have to work together with them, have your id + documents ready for when it's your turn and they ask for stuff. Thanks to the guy that helped me (think AF vet?), got what I needed to file taxes for my mom who recently passed.

Efficient if you follow instructions and have all your documents. Security checkpoint was fine. Opt…read morefor street parking if driving - $1.50 per hour and meters take coins and cards. Structure parking is across the street but rate is $12. There is a bathroom available inside the building after you go through security.

Just about the three decades of paw being in the HFD we have had our fair share of fire station…read morevisits. My kids have come to check out the cool facilities and the amazing equipment, including the engines! I come to see who might be on the calendar lol, I kid! We always come with pastries or some kind of treat for the guys. We definitely appreciate all their hard work! Like I was saying, we've been to a couple of the stations on island and this one is not the worst and not the best. What I do know is this is one of the few stations where HAZMAT crews are stationed at. Pretty basic, kitchen, common, dorm and I believe the workout area is shared with the police station. Since we always have a purpose for our visit, I have no idea if anyone could just take a random tour... I'll ask and update lol.

What do you do when there's a mountain in your way?…read more Blast a hole in it and make a tunnel! That's what finally happened after about 30 years of planning, local protests, and lots of controversy. Halawa Valley is the site of some ancient Hawaiian artifacts and sacred grounds. The people were trying to preserve their heritage. The Government assured them that the area wouldn't be harmed as the freeway would be built above the site... and so it happened... The Tetsuo Harano tunnels are a pair of the longest tunnels on the Island of Oahu. Inside, they are beautifully tiled with a glossy blue to white fade theme. There was a Fun Run/Walk before the tunnels were opened up to vehicles. I had a chance to see the beautiful tiles up close! In 1997, the side-by-side tunnels (almost a mile long each) were opened for use at the cost of approximately $80 billion per mile - the most costly highway in the USA! With the help of Federal Funding, the Interstate H-3 connected the Windward side of Oahu with the Halawa area. My coworkers who live on the Leeward side of the island were so happy when the tunnels were built. Now, they don't have to drive around the Koolau Mountain Range to get to our hospital in Kaneohe! When you drive through the tunnels, you will see some of the most awesome views of Oahu! Keep your eyes open as you emerge from the opposite end!

Best freeway on the Island with impressive wide, two lane, well lite tunnels that make the commute…read moreon H3 a breeze! Don't get to comfortable easing on down this super Highway! There are highway patrol cars and motorcycles lurking just before and sometimes after the tunnels. Magnificent engineering marvel to cut such a large path through these majestic mountain! Five Stars for those tax payers that made it happen and a gratifying honk and shaka to those that maintain these tunnels and roadways!

I haven't searched for anything Hawaii-related or been to Hawaii in 22 years (although I plan on…read morevacationing there again someday!) buuut I started watching a Youtube channel that is based in Hawaii and lo and behold, the suggestion to write a review for Hawaii pops up lol. I will oblige Yelp and review this beautiful state because I do miss it! I've been to Oahu twice, once when I was a teenager and the 2nd time when I graduated from college. Both times, I enjoyed the beaches and hiking Diamond Head. I loved trying the local food, and the shave ice was especially refreshing. I look forward to exploring Maui on my next trip and trying more food and drinks, including coffee and perhaps some cocktails, since I didn't drink during my previous visits. Hopefully I can do less tourist-y stuff and instead, hike more and explore the scenery more in the future. Thanks!

I really enjoyed my one trip to Kauai, Hawaii! I loved everything about it! The food, the…read moretopography, the people, the beaches, the incredible breathtaking mountains, and especially the glass beach! It's known as "the Garden Island." The Waimea Canyon (also known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific") State Park is lovely, and a boat tour of the Na Pali Coast is a must do! the Na Pali Coast was features in numerous Hollywood films, and again, is a must see! Although Kauai Hawaii was my only Hawaii experience, I highly recommend anyone with an opportunity to visit Hawaii to do just that!