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The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the District Family Judge position in the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.

Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Oʻahu family judge position

The Judicial Selection Commission has released the names of nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, State of Hawaiʻi.

Hawai'i health officials warn residents amid rising U.S., global measles cases

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a call for vigilance as measles cases rise both domestically and internationally.

Hawai'i names candidates for Chief Judge at Intermediate Court of Appeals

The Judicial Selection Commission of Hawai'i has released a list of nominees for the position of Chief Judge at the Intermediate Court of Appeals.

Hirono criticizes Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act against immigrants

By Big Island Times | Mar 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has voiced strong opposition to former President Donald Trump's decision to invoke the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798, labeling it as an outdated and xenophobic measure.

Grounded sailboat removed from Honolua Bay after two-month ordeal

By Big Island Times | Mar 15, 2025

The 65-foot catamaran Hula Girl, which had been stranded at Maui's Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Marine Life Conservation District for nearly two months, has been successfully removed.

Hirono announces opposition to House Republican continuing resolution

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono from Hawaii has announced her decision to vote against the House Republican continuing resolution (CR) and its related cloture vote.

Senate passes resolution honoring National Board Certified Teachers

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that a bipartisan resolution recognizing the contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) has passed the Senate.

Federal judge blocks mass layoffs; orders reinstatement for probationary employees

Attorney General Anne Lopez announced that a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing 18 federal agencies from conducting mass layoffs of probationary employees.

Heʻeia State Park banquet hall reopens under new management

The Heʻeia State Park banquet hall has reopened after being closed for a month due to the cancellation of a lease with the nonprofit Kama‘aina Care, Inc. The facility, which has been managed by partners with the DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP)...

Hawai‘i reports steady unemployment rate at three percent for January

The Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained at 3.0 percent.

Hawai'i seeks engineers amid federal layoffs

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is actively seeking engineers and building construction inspectors across various experience levels.

Hawaii's crackdown on illegal fireworks leads to prosecution and charges

The Department of the Attorney General in Honolulu has concluded prosecutions against two men involved in the sale of illegal aerial fireworks.

Attorneys general sue Trump administration over plans to dismantle education department

Attorney General Anne Lopez, representing a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.

Lawmakers urge HHS Secretary Kennedy for immediate action on measles outbreak

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, alongside Senator Ben Ray Lujan and 11 other colleagues, has urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to take immediate action against the spread of measles in the United States.

Senators press HUD for timely release of $3.6 billion in homelessness funding

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, alongside Senators Adam Schiff, Tina Smith, and 12 other colleagues, has called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expedite the distribution of $3.6 billion in federal funds intended for...

Record-low stream flows prompt concerns over Hawaii's drought impact