#Shackley Raffetto
Senate Confirms Cahill to Maui Second Circuit Court
Peter T. Cahill was confirmed today as Judge for the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, located on Maui.
Senate Confirms Judge Pollack to the Supreme Court
The Hawaii State Senate today confirmed Judge Richard W. Pollack as an Associate Justice to the Supreme Court during a special session.
Hawaii State Senate to Vote on Judicial Nominees
The Hawaii State Senate convenes today to vote on the appointment of Judge Richard W. Pollack to the State Supreme Court and Peter T. Cahill to the Maui Circuit Court.
Special Session Planned to Consider Judicial Nominees
Appointees under consideration include Richard W. Pollack to the State Supreme Court and Peter T. Cahill to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.
Cahill Selected Again, This Time by Commission
The selection process was turned over to the commission after the governor mistakenly made his selection two days late, missing the 30-day deadline outlined in the state constitution.
Judicial Selection of Cahill Made 2 Days Late
Just hours after announcing his selection of Peter T. Cahill as a judicial nomination to the Second Circuit Court on Maui, Governor Neil Abercrombie was informed that the appointment was made two days late.
Cahill Governor’s Choice for Maui Judge
Cahill fills the vacancy created by the recent retirement of Judge Shackley Raffetto. The appointment, which is subject to state Senate confirmation, is for a 10-year term.
Maui’s Cardoza Named Chief Judge of Second Circuit
Judge Cardoza succeeds Judge Shackley Raffetto, the Judiciary’s 2011 Jurist of the Year, who will be retiring at the end of this month after 25 years on the bench.
Council Gives Initial Approval to Purchase of Ka’ehu Wetlands
The $996,000 price tag garnered initial approval by all members, but also drew some reservations by members who say unresolved issues remain.
County Considers Ka’ehu Acquisition, Last Open Space in Paukukalo
The proposed acquisition of 63.7 acres of coastal wetlands in Paukukalo resurfaces again before the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee this week. The county is considering the acquisition of the property for an estimated $996,000.
MPD Officer Changes Plea in Drug Case
Under the agreement, Masada will resign from the Maui Police Department, and will not seek employment with the MPD for the remainder of his life. In turn, the state will not ask for incarceration.
Maui Judge Raffetto Named 2011 Jurist of the Year
Second Circuit Chief Judge Shackley Raffetto was named the Hawaii State Judiciary’s 2011 Jurist of the Year. He will be honored at an employee awards ceremony on Monday.
Judge Orders Makena Beach & Golf Resort to be Sold at Auction
The Makena Beach and Golf Resort will be sold at auction under an order issued by a Maui Judge. Circuit Court Judge Shackley Raffetto appointed Honolulu real estate developer and broker Cris Lau as Commissioner to sell the property in an effort to satisfy the unpaid mortgage dept on the property. The marketing company for […]
FRIENDS OF THE MAUI DRUG COURT AWARDED $24,000 GRANT BY OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Friends of the Maui Drug Court was awarded a $24,000 grant today from Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Of the 300 clients who have graduated from the program, approximately 60 percent are native Hawaiian.  The funding will allow the agency to provide services such as child care, dental treatment and medical exams to clients on Maui […]
