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Jan 12, 2026
ACLU Hawaii urges immigrant protections as legislative session approaches
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - ACLU of Hawaii laid out Monday its top priorities for state legislators to address ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Jan 10, 2026
Candlelight vigil honors woman killed by ICE officer in Minnesota
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/AP) - Dozens gathered in downtown Honolulu Friday night to honor a woman who was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Dec 01, 2025
Trans Community Hits New Barriers To Gender-Affirming Care In Hawaiʻi
Even before President Donald Trump took office, transgender patients in Hawaiʻi were struggling to get insurance to cover some treatments. Now it’s getting worse.
Nov 20, 2025
Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools
DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.
Nov 17, 2025
Honolulu police officers accused of dodging court service in DUI lawsuit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three Honolulu police officers accused of wrongful DUI arrests are now facing allegations they deliberately avoided a process server in a class action lawsuit.
Nov 16, 2025
The Sunshine Interview: The Executive Director of ACLU Hawaiʻi
The group is engaged in a series of critical issues impacting the islands.
Nov 10, 2025
What’s Controversial? Teachers Grapple With Free Speech In Hawaiʻi Schools
A parent’s complaint after a class conversation about Charlie Kirk highlights the larger challenges schools face in teaching government and current events.
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