Kevin Dayton/Civil Beat/2023
2nd Man Is Exonerated In The Dana Ireland Murder Case
Judge Peter Kubota cited new DNA evidence in clearing Ian and Shawn Schweitzer of the shocking 1991 murder.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023
Green Nominates Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court
The governor said he looked beyond race and gender to consider background and experience.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Homestead Leases For Native Hawaiians Held Up Pending Ruling On Potential Plaintiff
A Hawaii Supreme Court decision could determine the fate of thousands of beneficiaries who have been waiting years for relief.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
Two More Miske Defendants Plead But Without Agreement To Cooperate
The pleas leave only accused racketeering boss Mike Miske and three other defendants as part of the case.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Ben Lowenthal: My Hope for Hawaii’s New Supreme Court Justices
Gov. Josh Green will choose two new associate justices from a list of six in coming weeks.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
A Shake-Up Looms At The Hawaii Supreme Court
Six nominees include judges, some with many years of experience, and a lawyer with political ties.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The Process Of Selecting A Jury In The Miske Case Is Already Underway
The federal judge presiding over the organized crime and murder case says 20 jurors, including alternates, will be needed to hear the evidence.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Tech Billionaire Larry Ellison Makes A Rare Appearance In A Hawaii Court
Unions representing employees say the company shut down without giving them their final paychecks.
Screenshot/2023
Nominees For Hawaii Federal Judge Positions Face US Senate Hearing
State Court Judge Shanlyn Park and Assistant U.S. Attorney Micah Smith both fit President Joe Biden’s mold for judgeships as he tries to diversify the federal bench.
Madeleine List/Civil Beat/2023
A Small Honolulu Restaurant Will Pay A Huge Fine For Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
The federal employment commission says sexual harassment complaints by restaurant workers are on the rise nationally.