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2 Native Hawaiian Men Sentenced In Hate Crime Against White Neighbor AP

2 Native Hawaiian Men Sentenced In Hate Crime Against White Neighbor

The case lays bare Hawaii’s complicated race relations.

Hawaii Lobbyist Charged With Vet Clinic Drug Violations Hawaii News Now

Hawaii Lobbyist Charged With Vet Clinic Drug Violations

An indictment says Alicia Maluafiti obtained drugs using a veterinarian’s credentials, but the political insider says she didn’t know it was improper.

Judicial Commission Releases List Of Supreme Court Contenders Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Judicial Commission Releases List Of Supreme Court Contenders

The Judicial Selection Commission released its list of applicants being considered for two slots on the high court and requested public comment in response.

Bills Would Force Hawaii To Seek Court Orders In Many Child Welfare Cases Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Bills Would Force Hawaii To Seek Court Orders In Many Child Welfare Cases

The measures would dramatically narrow the rules for when children can be taken from their parents absent a judge’s order.

Media Coverage Prompts Request To Move Miske Trial To The Mainland Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Media Coverage Prompts Request To Move Miske Trial To The Mainland

Defense survey showed 84% of Hawaii residents polled think the alleged crime boss is guilty.

Chief Justice Calls On State To ‘Join Forces’ To Solve Homelessness, Mental Health Crisis David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Chief Justice Calls On State To ‘Join Forces’ To Solve Homelessness, Mental Health Crisis

Mark Recktenwald, the head of the state鈥檚 court system, advocated for more funding for diversion programs.

‘I Feel Like They Murdered 25 Years Of My Life’ AP/2023

‘I Feel Like They Murdered 25 Years Of My Life’

Freed after decades in prison for a wrongful murder conviction, a Hawaii man reflects on his case and his future.

Miske’s Legal Defense Team In Disarray Amidst Alleged Conflicts Of Interest Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Miske’s Legal Defense Team In Disarray Amidst Alleged Conflicts Of Interest

For unknown reasons, the lead counsel for alleged crime boss Michael Miske asked Friday to withdraw from the case.

‘Where’s The Hammer?’ Hawaii Prosecutors Dodged Public Discipline For 40 Years Despite Misconduct April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2023

‘Where’s The Hammer?’ Hawaii Prosecutors Dodged Public Discipline For 40 Years Despite Misconduct

Prosecutors sometimes cross the line. But for a host of reasons, the Hawaii Supreme Court does not sanction them.