Hawaii State Judiciary’s Self-Help Centers Provide Legal Information to More Than 10,000 People

More than 10,000 people have now been assisted at courthouse self-help centers in Hawaii. These centers were established through collaboration among the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Bar Association.

The first Self-Help Center was opened four years ago on Kauai, and these centers are now available statewide to self-represented litigants who wish to consult with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal matters at no cost to the litigant, and virtually no cost to the state.

“This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of volunteer attorneys who have donated their time and professionalism to helping those who otherwise might not be able to afford a lawyer,” said Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald. “I’d also like to extend a special thanks to the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission, the Hawaii State Bar Association, all county bar associations, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and its AmeriCorps program, and our partners in the community who have helped us make significant strides in providing greater access to justice.”

“Hawaii has been recognized as a leader across the country for our access to justice initiatives with the establishment of statewide self-help centers as a living example of these efforts,” said Associate Judge and Hawaii Access to Justice Commission Chair Daniel Foley. “It is because of the concerted efforts of all those who have partnered with the Commission, as well as the vision, leadership, and commitment of Chief Justice Recktenwald.” 

Hawaii 3Rs Joins Cooling Schools Initiative

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HDOT 2015: Weekly Lane Closures – week ending Sept. 18

OAHU LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 12 – SEPT. 18
PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

— FARRINGTON HIGHWAY —

1) NANAKULI Lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Hookele Street and Piliokahi Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sign installations.
2) PEARL CITY (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two lanes closed on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Waiawa Road and the Kamehameha Highway Overpass on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.
3) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Ala Walua Street and Kaulawaha Road on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for utility replacements.
4) WAIANAE Right lane closed on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Manuulaula Street and Liopolo Street on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming.
5) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure of the Farrington Highway eastbound On-Ramp to the H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.
6) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND WORK) Honolulu Rail Transit will be working on Farrington Highway this week at various locations. Please visit The Rail’s project website for more details at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.

— H-1 FREEWAY —

1) EWA Shoulder closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Ewa Off-Ramp (Exit 5A) and the Kualakai Parkway Underpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility installations.
2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Punahou Street Off-Ramp (Exit 23) and Ainakoa Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., nightly, for striping installations.
3) PEARL CITY TO WAIPAHU Two right lanes closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the H-1/H-2 Split on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for deck widening. For more information, visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.
4) PEARL HARBOR Right lane closure of the Arizona Memorial/Stadium Off-Ramp (Exit 15A) of the H-1 Freeway to Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.
5) SALT LAKE TO HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NIGHT WORK) Partial closures of the Keehi Interchange ramps on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Tuesday night, Sept. 15, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for deck sealing. All ramps will remain open. Motorists are advised to pay attention to all traffic control signs, allow for extra travel time and slow down in the work zone area.
6)  WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.

GoFarm Hawaii Training Program at Leeward Community College

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