WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi – Courtrooms are typically serious environments, but that wasnʻt the case when the Second Circuitʻs ʻOhana Adoption Day was celebrated with 15 children transitioning from foster care to... read more

WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi — Michelle L. Drewyer was sworn in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of whom... read more

LIHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — What began as a simple idea to learn about the post-COVID resources available to the people of Kaua‘i to help bridge the gaps for youth and families... read more

LIHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — There were many proud individuals in Deputy Chief Judge Michael K. Soong’s courtroom on May 22 as Kauaʻi Drug Court celebrated six graduates who were members of... read more

HILO, Hawaiʻi — Celebrations in Kona and Hilo occurred last month to recognize individuals who successfully completed the rigorous requirements of Drug Court. The fact that May was also National... read more

HONOLULU — Kimberly Tsumoto Guidry was sworn in as Associate Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of whom watched remotely.... read more

WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi — Five graduates crossed the finish line of Maui Drug Court with their final appearance before the Honorable Kelsey T. Kawano on May 18, 2023. The combination hearing... read more

HONOLULU — Supreme Court Justice Michael D. Wilson retired after nearly 30 years in service to the people of Hawaiʻi and was recognized by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald with a... read more

Lucy Grant, a fourth grader at Aliʻiōlani Elementary School, and Keahi Yuen, an eighth grader at Maryknoll School, took the top prizes in this year’s First Circuit Law Day Art... read more

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi – Debate Club students from Kealakehe Intermediate School and Konawaena Middle School spent a recent Friday morning at the Keahuolū Courthouse learning about the three branches of government,... read more