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
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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
KAILUA-KONA, HI – As part of the Judiciary’s Courts in the Community outreach program, the Hawaii Supreme Court heard oral argument on April 26, 2018, at Kealakehe High School.... read more
There was much joy and celebration as family, friends, and colleagues filled the Supreme Court courtroom on April 24 for the swearing-in ceremony of Lisa M. Ginoza as Chief Judge... read more
The Judiciary’s Dwight Sakai and Nathan Foo were confirmed by the Senate to serve four-year terms as Compact Administrator for the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender and Juvenile... read more
The Hawaii Women Lawyers held its 2017-18 Annual Awards event on April 12 during which it honored five individuals for outstanding achievement. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald was recognized with... read more
On March 29, 2018, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presented a proclamation congratulating the Hawaii State Ethics Commission on its 50th Anniversary. The 50th Anniversary commemoration... read more
It was a proud day for six veterans who once served their country with valor, but somehow had fallen on hard times. On April 6, 2018, these men were honored... read more
New Zealand Court of Appeal Justice Joseph Williams, this year’s International Jurist-in-Residence at the University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law, met with Hawaii’s Supreme Court... read more