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MEDIA RELEASE On Nov. 10, the Third Circuit Court launched its Veterans Treatment Court with an opening ceremony held in the courtroom of Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra. Ibarra is presiding over the Veterans Treatment Court in Kona and Judge Greg Nakamura is the presiding judge in Hilo. “The Big Island community is committed to helping […]

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Third Circuit Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra: ‘This courthouse will ensure that the Judiciary can fulfill its mission of providing justice for the West Hawaii community in a secure and efficient venue’

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MEDIA RELEASE Prosecuting Attorney Charlene Iboshi has announced Ka‘u resident David Kaawa was sentenced June 28 by Judge Ronald Ibarra to an indeterminate to 40 year prison sentence for sexually abusing a child. Kaawa was tried in Kona Circuit Court in April on two Class A felony counts. On April 26, a jury found he […]

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Two new faces, one familiar – all ready to tackle county business

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Big Island Substance Abuse Council recently hosted its 5th Annual Recovery Day at Konawaena Elementary School –  “Aha O Na Ohana,” or “Gathering of Families.” The celebration of families in recovery included: pule by Brian Grace; welcome by Dr. Stephen Zuniga, CEO of BISAC; Proclamation from Mayor Billy Kenoi presented by Margaret Masunaga, county Deputy […]

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