#Circuit Court
Big Island man sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting 2 teen girls
The 45-year-old pleaded guilty in July 2025 to two counts of first-degree promotion of child abuse and four counts of first-degree sexual assault.
Gov. Josh Green to choose new Chief Justice, circuit judge from list of nominees
The public is invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice for the state Supreme Court and for circuit judge for the Second Circuit Court in Maui within the next 30 days.
Hilo man facing charges after reportedly brandishing a knife at a KTA security guard
The suspect reportedly stole about $100 worth of items from the grocery store on May 30.
Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’
Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.
Hawai‘i Island man charged after reportedly found with dozens of fentanyl pills in Hilo warehouse
According to Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, the amount of pills the suspect had in his possession was equivalent to approximately 3,980 lethal doses of the synthetic opioid.
Ocean View man ‘Buddy’ Behrendt, wanted on outstanding warrant, arrested
Behrendt was taken into custody after Ka‘ū patrol officers conducting area checks observed him crouched down behind a parked vehicle on a public roadway near the intersection of Paradise Parkway and Luau Drive.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs lawsuit seeks repeal of Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Act 255 charged the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority with being the principal State agency with responsibility for managing the Mauna Kea lands.
Oahu Judge to Preside Over Kenoi Case
Del Rosario’s assignment comes as a number of Big Island judges recused themselves from hearing the case.
Conference Clarifies Next Steps in TMT Appeal
The Thirty Meter Telescope’s fate may once again rest in the hands of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, as discussed during a status conference on Thursday.
