HONOLULU – Due to the anticipated severe weather effects of Tropical Storm Calvin, all Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi island) courts and Judiciary facilities will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.... read more

HONOLULU — Kaʻahumanu Hale, the First Circuit Court Courthouse located at 777 Punchbowl Street, will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a power outage. The building... read more

To recognize the 180th anniversary of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day), the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Hui Lā Hoʻihoʻi ea Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi Peoples Fund are co-sponsoring... read more

HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi State Rep. Linda Ichiyama (Fort Shafter Flats-Salt Lake-Pearl Harbor) was in Washington, D.C. recently to receive the Bud Cramer Advocacy Award from the National Children’s Alliance for... read more

HONOLULU — We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of retired Police Chief Lee Donohue. He was a respected leader of Honolulu’s police, and a passionate supporter of... read more

HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for three vacancies in the District Court of the First Circuit (island... read more

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

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Supreme Court Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from attorneys wanting to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners. Individuals from all islands are... read more

HONOLULU — Today’s celebration of Juneteenth recognizes a watershed moment in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War... 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