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Martin Kao, a former Hawaii defense contractor who bilked the federal government out of nearly $13 million in pandemic relief aid and funneled nearly $200,000 in illegal campaign contributions to Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will be allowed to attend Harvard while he awaits sentencing in three separate court cases.  U.S. District Court Judge Leslie […]

High prices offered by emergency housing programs have encouraged property owners to chase the money. Housing advocates say state officials haven’t moved aggressively enough to crack down on predatory behavior.

We need to hear from anyone who has been touched by what many say is a secondary housing crisis after the fires. Have you faced eviction or a rent increase? Are you a landlord or property manager? Tell us how you’ve been affected.

The contractor is also the daughter of one of Bissen’s top aides.

A doctor treating four employees said the decision is “unconscionable” and will delay their ability to address the trauma they experienced.

Hawaii officials have struggled to address the problem despite building a $160 million forensic hospital designed to improve safety.

The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting

Martin Kao, who’s pleaded guilty to numerous criminal charges already, faces a barrage of lawsuits seeking to recoup money he’s alleged to have stolen or misspent.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting