Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Jockeys For Advantage In Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Local politicians, business leaders and labor organizers say Hawaii needs funds to reduce its dependence on petroleum, boost rail and improve wastewater systems.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Could Bring Billions To Hawaii
The president will unveil his American Jobs Plan, which has the potential to infuse huge sums of money into the islands’ transportation and energy infrastructure.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii US Attorney Will Leave Office Sooner Than Expected
Kenji Price’s replacement will be named by President Joe Biden.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige: Twice Monthly Furloughs Not Necessary This Year
But there is a need for some “labor savings,” although the governor declined to be more specific.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Lee Cataluna: Trump’s Leaving But Can We Keep His Hawaii US Attorney?
In just two years on the job, Hawaii’s top federal law enforcement officer has taken down some fearsome foes.
Courtesy: Hawaii News Now
Navatek CEO Warned Workers Of ‘Draconian Consequences’ If They Slacked Off During Pandemic
Now, Martin Kao faces federal charges of bank fraud and money laundering for allegedly bilking the coronavirus relief program of $12.8 million.
Courtesy: Hawaii News Now
Prominent Hawaii Defense Contractor Arrested For CARES Act Fraud
Martin Kao is a prolific political donor whose company, Navatek LLC, has received millions of dollars in federal contracts.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Barack Obama Backs State Sen. Kai Kahele For Congress
The former U.S. president endorsed more than 100 Democrats in races up and down the ballot across the country.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Forget Pirates, Illegal Fishermen Are Now Coast Guard’s Public Enemy No. 1
The agency released a new strategic plan that will focus its efforts on stopping illegal fishing that officials say erodes national security and destroys economies.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Former CIA Agent Arrested In Honolulu For Helping China Spy On US
Recordings of meetings obtained by the FBI show Chinese officials paying Ma and another co-conspirator $50,000.