Thursday, July 9, 2020 6 p.m. Racism and bias are systemic issues in American society. We’ve seen demonstrations around the world following the death of George Floyd, one of... read more
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After 40 years of dedicated service to the legal community and people of Hawaii, Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today proclaimed Associate Justice Richard W. Pollack Day in the Courts... read more
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, annual pilgrimages to sites of wartime Japanese American incarceration have been canceled. These pilgrimages provide important educational and community-building opportunities for descendants... read more
The First Circuit Drug Court recently held a graduation unlike any in its 24-year history. Traditionally, these events are held in the Hawaii Supreme Court courtroom with family, friends,... read more
Third Circuit District Court Judge Margaret Masunaga and representatives from partner agencies celebrated Marie Puahalaʻs graduation from the Jail Diversion Program on June 17, 2020. Read all about it in... read more
The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, within months of each other, have been tragic reminders of the reality that many face every day across our... read more
HONOLULU – State District Courts on Oahu reopened on Monday, June 8. Kauikeaouli Hale (Honolulu District Court on Alakea St.), Kaneohe District Court, Ewa District Court, Wahiawa District Court, and... read more
Constitutional Law and States of Emergency – Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center invites you... read more
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald was honored to provide remarks during the “After the March: A Virtual Town Hall” sponsored by the Honolulu Hawaii NAACP in collaboration with committed community... read more
It was a Drug Court graduation like no other. Fifth Circuit Deputy Chief Judge Michael K. Soong presided over Kauai’s first Drug Court graduation ceremony to take place during... read more