News & Reports

On July 23 2015, the Honolulu DWI Court held a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Kenneth Legaspi who successfully completed the DWI Court Program. Kenneth Legaspi is pictured... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued a Proclamation in honor of late Judge Kei Hirano, who served the Judiciary with honor and distinction as a judge on the Island of... read more

Congratulations to Kathleen Watanabe who was recently retained as judge in the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Kauai) to serve a ten year term beginning August 17, 2015, and... read more

The former Juvenile Detention Center got a much needed makeover thanks to community volunteers who put some heart, and color, into the aging Alder Street facility. The entire facility was... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald administers the Oath of Office to Dyan M. Medeiros.  On Friday, July 10, 2015, Dyan M. Medeiros was sworn in for a six-year term as... read more

The Friends of the Big Island Drug Court participated in the Fourth of July Parade, in Kailua-Kona and won first place, in the non-profit category for their float. The theme... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued Proclamations in honor of two individuals who recently passed away, and who previously served the Judiciary with honor and distinction as judges on the... read more

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking nominations or applications for one unpaid position on the six-member Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The member selected must be an... read more

HONOLULU — On July 1st, Hawaii will take the historic step of establishing the second statewide Environmental Court in the United States. Hawaii’s new Environmental Court will have broad jurisdiction... read more

On June 18, 2015, the Honolulu DWI Court held a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and achievements of three individuals who successfully completed the DWI Court Program.... read more