Lihue, Hawaii — The Fifth Circuit Court (Kauai) is seeking candidates for a Per Diem District/Family Court Judge to serve on a per diem basis and as necessary to provide... read more
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ended on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
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HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for four vacancies, two in the First Circuit (Island of Oahu)... read more
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has been notified by the State of Hawaii Elections Commission of the need to appoint two members to the commission to... read more
The Hawaii State Judiciary was honored to have Beadie Kanahele Dawson, a nationally recognized mediator and highly experienced haku hooponopono, share her knowledge about the principles and practices of hooponopono.... read more
On May 10, 2018, the Honolulu DWI (Driving While Impaired) Court held a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the hard work and success of its two latest graduates. Since the... read more
HONOLULU–The Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking nominations or applications for two unpaid positions on the six-member Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. One member selected must be an “official”... read more
The Hawaii State Judiciary’s appropriations bill, which included $5.8 million to purchase equipment and furniture for the new Kona courthouse, passed final reading in the Senate and House of Representatives.... read more
HONOLULU – May is National Drug Court Month, the annual celebration of the many benefits drug courts bring to our communities. Since the implementation of Hawaii’s first Drug Court... read more
Kauai Drug Court’s staff and clients ventured out to lend a hand to residents of the Koloa neighborhood, which was heavily damaged by recent flooding on the island’s north... read more
First Circuit District Court Judge Melanie M. May was honored by the Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii with its Champion of Justice Award. She was recognized at VLSH’s 4th annual fund... read more