News & Reports

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

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