#federal court

Oʻahu man charged with threatening Michigan governor

US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Ronald Saville, 48, of Honolulu, was charged by criminal complaint on June 1, 2026, with sending interstate communications containing threats.

State prevails in federal lawsuit that had sought to block Hawaiʻi’s claims against major fossil fuel companies

The state of Hawaiʻi today secured a significant legal victory in federal court, with the US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi issuing an order dismissing a lawsuit filed by the United States, that sought to stop Hawaiʻi’s separate lawsuit filed in state court against major fossil fuel companies.

Maui Pilot Gets Probation For Illegal Transport of Deer

Veteran Maui pilot Leroy Hauptman will also provide 500 hours of helicopter service toward eliminating invasive species on the Big Island.

Federal Court Rules State Can Regulate Beach Weddings

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the State of Hawaii’s right to regulate commercial weddings on public beaches.