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Apr 10, 2026
Community Advocates and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda Show Support for Survivors and Demand Accountability and Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
HONOLULU, HI – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda joined community advocates from the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU of HI”) and Indivisible Hawaiʻi Statewide Network in delivering a message of support to the survivors of the Epstein crimes.
Oct 17, 2025
Fighting for Freedom: ACLU of Hawai‘i in Action
Defending civil rights across the islands — ACLU of Hawai‘i Executive Director Salmah Rizvi joins us to talk legal advocacy, community action this Saturday, and their 60th anniversary celebration!
Oct 06, 2025
‘It’s about voices’: Hawaii organizations launch reading initiatives during Banned Books Week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Organizations in Hawaii and across the country are observing Banned Books Week by calling attention to the dangers of censorship.
Sep 25, 2025
Confessions could be thrown out because of new Hawaii Supreme Court ruling
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A decision by the state’s highest court means changes are coming for criminal investigations in Honolulu.
Sep 07, 2025
Honolulu City Council requests audit of homeless response program
The Office of the City Auditor is expected to delve into the administration and operation of the city’s homeless response program currently overseen by the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
Sep 03, 2025
Maui Prep Academy hit with 2 suits on transgender policy
Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday in Maui Circuit Court against Maui Preparatory Academy related to its new school policy, which began in the 2025-26 school year, that transgender students would no longer be allowed to use restroom facilities, play on sports teams or room with students of the same gender.
Sep 03, 2025
Maui Private School Sued For Discriminating Against Transgender Kids
The two lawsuits filed against Maui Prep come amid national debates around transgender athletes in school sports.
Aug 22, 2025
US judge in Hawaii considers legality of restrictions on access to abortion medication
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to overly restrict access to mifepristone, a medication for abortions and miscarriage management, a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union argued Friday in a lawsuit by a Hawaii doctor and healthcare associations challenging the legality of the restrictions
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