It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of State Rep. Gene Ward. He was a true public servant, who never stopped finding ways to contribute... read more
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HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed three individuals to serve in the District Family Court of the First Circuit (island of Oʻahu). The appointees are: Maria F.... read more
Laws make a difference, and so can you. That was the title of an event held on March 27th at the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu exploring how government in... read more
HONOLULU – The Judiciary has added menstrual product dispensers to restrooms at two more of its facilities which means eight locations across the state where people seek legal services now... read more
HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed Sonya H. Toma to fill a judicial vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi). Toma... read more
Judge Erika E. Ireland and Judge Shellie K. Park-Hoapili of the First Circuit District Court received the “Women Who Are Trailblazers” award on February 13, as part of the 2025... read more
HONOLULU – In celebration of National Civic Learning Week, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, along with the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE), recognized five exemplary teachers from... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more