She was a key witness against her granddaughter and former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha during their recent public corruption trial.

Even if Honolulu’s lawsuit succeeds, it could take a long time for the city to get the money back.

Tenari Maafala left the Honolulu Police Department in 2018 after he was moved to another assignment by the new police chief.

The city agency charged with regulating Oahu’s liquor industry is struggling to fill positions. It’s been a problem for at least 15 years.

Sefo Fatai, an auto mechanic, spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial. He was never convicted.

As the police corruption investigation continues with a focus on other city agencies, leaders and voters must take steps to guard against similar problems.

The court-appointed attorney for Katherine Kealoha received the largest chunk of the fees.

Accused drug dealer Tiffany Masunaga wants charges against her dropped because Katherine Kealoha admitted manipulating the case.

The federal court has made public a number of letters aimed at helping her when she’s sentenced on numerous felonies next year.

Several wrote that Louis Kealoha, convicted of conspiracy in federal court, did not know the extent of crimes committed by his wife, former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, but her lawyer said it’s unfair for her to take all the blame.