Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Judge Vladimir Devens was confirmed by the Senate to be the state’s next chief justice. Devens will fill the position left by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, who retired in September because of the 70-year-old age limit on judges in Hawaiʻi.

Vladimir Devens has been an associate justice on the state Supreme Court for two years and was nominated by Gov. Josh Green for the new position to succeed former Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald.

ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Attorney Leilani Stacy explains why Hawaiʻi judges are taking on California immigration cases; conflicting feelings from residents and experts arise around Wahiawā dam.

Today, we're revisiting interviews that highlight the work of Hawaiʻi's specialty courts.

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz on his last day before retirement.

Mark Recktenwald, chief justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, reflects on his time on the bench as he prepares to step down; Hawaiian Council CEO Kūhiō Lewis explains the organization's decision to rebrand

When Hilo attorney Ted Hong filed a complaint against the Hawaii Medical Service Association years ago, he likened it to David and Goliath — HMSA is the largest health insurer in the state. HPR talked to Hong about a recent ruling.

A group of residents sued the state over Gov. Josh Green's emergency proclamations on affordable housing. The first was issued over two years ago, and it continues to be renewed.

The order from Friday stems from the state Board of Land and Natural Resources renewing four revocable permits in 2020 that allowed developer Alexander & Baldwin and its subsidiary, East Maui Irrigation, to divert the water for a year.

HPR's government reporter Ashley Mizuo spoke with Chief Justice Recktenwald about these judicial wins and his retirement.