Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Luke Fallout Continues With Third Target In Bribery Investigation
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke has continued to amend her campaign filings to include more previously unreported contributions.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
New Acting Lt. Gov. Chosen As Luke Takes Leave Of Absence
The announcement comes a day after Luke’s lawyer acknowledged that she is a target in a bribery investigation. State Comptroller Keith Regan is named acting LG.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Received Target Letter In $35,000 Probe
Bribery charges are being considered, Luke’s attorney confirmed.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case
House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Convicted Hawaiʻi Lawmaker’s Emails Were Deleted When He Left Office
Civil Beat requested emails ex-Rep. Ty Cullen and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke exchanged with a lobbyist. Requests were denied because the accounts were deleted.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Audit: Sylvia Luke’s Campaign Missed Thousands In Donations
Donations tied to Tobi Solidum weren’t included in the audit’s findings.
Caldwell Facebook/2020
Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests
Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline
Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi AG Not Giving Up $35K Paper Bag Case
The islands’ chief law enforcement officer asked for patience with her office’s investigation into who received the money.
Lobbyist Under Fire Tied To Taxpayer-Funded Kidney Center That Was Never Built
Records show firms associated with politically connected contractor Dennis Mitsunaga collected nearly $1.8 million for a Kapolei building that has never materialized.