Women's Issues

The Latest Challenge For Honolulu Police: Hire More Women Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025

The Latest Challenge For Honolulu Police: Hire More Women

Honolulu police signed a national pledge to increase the percentage of women in their ranks to 30% by 2030. Few departments have neared the mark. 

Restraining Orders Can Fail Abuse Victims. These States Have Ideas Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Restraining Orders Can Fail Abuse Victims. These States Have Ideas

A Hawaiʻi working group is researching how the state can better protect domestic violence victims.

Accused Of Violating Patients, A Hawaiʻi Doctor Still Practices Getty Images

Accused Of Violating Patients, A Hawaiʻi Doctor Still Practices

Nine women accused Dr. Gregory Yim of performing unnecessary breast exams that violated their sense of trust. The Hawaiʻi Medical Board has taken no action.

‘Cannot Happen Again’: Lawmaker Targets Doctors Who Impregnate Patients Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

‘Cannot Happen Again’: Lawmaker Targets Doctors Who Impregnate Patients

After learning a beloved North Shore gynecologist was accused of using his own sperm to inseminate patients without their consent, Rep. Amy Perruso is seeking to outlaw this behavior.

Doctor Accused Of Fertility Fraud. In Hawaiʻi, No Law Prevents It Civil Beat Illustration/April Estrellon/2026

Doctor Accused Of Fertility Fraud. In Hawaiʻi, No Law Prevents It

The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients. 

Neal Milner: Social Media, Tradwives And The Manosphere Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: Social Media, Tradwives And The Manosphere

Gender roles are a cultural issue, not just a political one. And Republicans, not Democrats are winning the culture.

‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave Andrew Richard Hara

‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave

Several bills over the years have been pared back to studies and advocates are impatient. But the state says it must get it right.

Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection Provided: Kiona Boyd/2026

Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection

Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out

A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’

The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.