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Why 2 Of Hawaii’s Best-Known Brands Are Battling In Court Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022

Why 2 Of Hawaii’s Best-Known Brands Are Battling In Court

Hawaiian Host won a first round in arbitration. But it is pressing forward with a lawsuit in state court against First Hawaiian Bank.

Push To Lower The Legal Alcohol Limit For Hawaii Drivers Runs Out Of Gas Again Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Push To Lower The Legal Alcohol Limit For Hawaii Drivers Runs Out Of Gas Again

Advocates argue a lower BAC level is an effective deterrent and makes roads safer overall.

Miske Files: Alleged Crime Boss May Not Get A Las Vegas Trial But He Could Get Another Delay Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Miske Files: Alleged Crime Boss May Not Get A Las Vegas Trial But He Could Get Another Delay

A federal judge considered several motions in the high-profile murder and conspiracy case, including removing Miske's longtime attorney.

Hawaii Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Big Island’s Hu Honua Power Project Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Big Island’s Hu Honua Power Project

The justices said state regulators were right to question environmental problems and consumer costs.

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.

An Arizona Jury Fails To Agree On Death Sentence For A Hawaii Inmate Paul Ingram/Civil Beat/2023

An Arizona Jury Fails To Agree On Death Sentence For A Hawaii Inmate

Hawaiian Host won a first round in arbitration. But it is pressing forward with a lawsuit in state…
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.