Honolulu permit office worker Alexander Laurente was shaking the hand of one of his permit applicants in 2022 when he felt something strange in his palm.  When Laurente was finally able to break free of the prolonged embrace with architect Kiyoshi Toi, Laurente caught a glimpse of what appeared to be cash. Laurente refused the … Continue reading Bribery Case: Architect, 92, On Trial For Failed $20 Gift To City Worker