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Hawaii State Officials Indicted in Major Bribery Scandal

Hawaii State Officials Indicted in Major Bribery Scandal

A significant bribery scandal has unfolded in Hawaii, leading to the indictment of several high-profile state officials. The state attorney general's investigation culminated in a 12-count grand jury indictment involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, former Department of Human Services director Ryan Yamane, Department of Transportation airports administrator Ford Fuchigami, former Hawaii Public Utilities Commission chair Leo Asuncion Jr., and lobbyist Tobi Solidum. The charges include criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, falsifying election documents, and obstruction of justice. The investigation, which followed a federal bribery case, revealed cash bribes and campaign donations linked to emergency COVID-19 testing contracts. Governor Josh Green has called for Luke's resignation, and further charges may be forthcoming.
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Hurricane Fausto Poses 'Increasing Risk' to Hawaii, NWS Warns

Hurricane Fausto Poses 'Increasing Risk' to Hawaii, NWS Warns

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning about an 'increasing risk' of Hurricane Fausto impacting Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rainfall next week. As of Friday afternoon, Fausto is a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (169 km/h) and is located approximately 1,560 miles (2,511 km) east of Hilo, Hawaii. The storm is moving westward at 16 mph (26 km/h) and is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by early Monday morning. High-surf and small-craft advisories are already in effect across Hawaii, though no tropical storm watches or warnings have been issued yet. Additionally, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring Tropical Depression Seven-E, which is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Genevieve and potentially become a major hurricane by early next week. [Source time: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:21:00 GMT]
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Trump-backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races

Trump-backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - Republican voters in Tuesday's Arizona primaries nominated conservative candidates for high-profile races for governor and a U.S. House seat, as Democrats rallied behind moderates leading up to the November 3 midterm elections.
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Hurricane Fausto Weakens Slightly as It Tracks Toward Hawaii

Hurricane Fausto Weakens Slightly as It Tracks Toward Hawaii

Hurricane Fausto, currently in the central North Pacific, is moving westward on a trajectory that could bring it close to Hawaii early next week. As of 11 p.m. Friday, the storm was located 1,305 miles east of Hilo, moving west at 14 mph (22.5 km/h). Fausto has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (161 km/h), with hurricane-force winds extending up to 45 miles (72 km) from its center and tropical storm-force winds reaching up to 205 miles (330 km). The system is expected to weaken further as it encounters drier air, cooler ocean waters, and increasing wind shear. Current forecasts suggest Fausto will pass just north of the Hawaiian Islands between Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially as a tropical storm or remnant low.
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Maui Pony Allstars Fundraise for California Tournament with Hot Dog Sale

Maui Pony Allstars Fundraise for California Tournament with Hot Dog Sale

Maui Pony Allstars Fundraise for California Tournament with Hot Dog Sale
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Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Wind and Rain Impacts

Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Wind and Rain Impacts

Hurricane Fausto, currently a Category 2 storm, is advancing towards the Hawaiian Islands, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings about potential impacts. As of the latest updates, Fausto is located approximately 1,560 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 16 mph with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. The storm is expected to weaken as it nears Hawaii early next week, but there remains an increasing risk of wind and rainfall impacts. High-surf and small-craft advisories are in place across Hawaii, although no tropical storm watches or warnings have been issued yet. The NHC has also warned of life-threatening surf conditions affecting the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California.
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Hurricane Fausto Maintains Strength, Continues Westward in Pacific

Hurricane Fausto Maintains Strength, Continues Westward in Pacific

Hurricane Fausto is currently located 1,950 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving westward at approximately 13 mph. The hurricane has sustained winds of 80 mph, with potential for minor intensity fluctuations. The National Hurricane Center forecasts a gradual weakening trend over the weekend as Fausto moves into the Central Pacific. Despite its distance, Fausto is expected to generate swells impacting east-facing shores of Hawaii, potentially bringing a decent swell late this weekend into early next week.
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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields to Retire Following Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling

Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields to Retire Following Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling

Rep. Cleo Fields, a Democrat from Louisiana, announced he will not seek re-election for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that declared his majority-black district was unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Fields, who has served in various political roles including nearly 20 years in the state Senate, plans to return to state-level politics. The Republican-controlled Louisiana legislature redrew the congressional map after the court's decision, altering Fields' district to include predominantly white areas around Baton Rouge, instead of the previously included cities of Lafayette and Shreveport.
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Hawaii's Congressional Delegation Urged to Oppose President Trump

Hawaii's Congressional Delegation Urged to Oppose President Trump

A letter published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser calls on Hawaii's congressional delegation, including Representatives Ed Case and Jill Tokuda, and Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, to actively oppose President Trump's policies. The letter, written by Lynne Kobayashi, emphasizes the need for the delegation to represent the voices of their constituents and stand against what is perceived as an attack on democratic values.
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The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections
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Hurricane Fausto Enters Central Pacific, Approaches Hawai‘i

Hurricane Fausto Enters Central Pacific, Approaches Hawai‘i

Hurricane Fausto, the first hurricane of the season, has entered the Central Pacific and is currently located approximately 1,950 miles east of Hilo, Hawai‘i. The storm is moving westward at a speed of 13 mph (20.9 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 km/h). According to the National Weather Service and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, hurricane-force winds extend up to 45 miles (72 km) from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 185 miles (298 km). Small fluctuations in intensity are expected today, with a gradual weakening trend forecast over the weekend. While it is too early to determine the potential impacts on Hawai‘i, updates will be provided as the storm progresses.
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Hurricane Fausto Tracks Westward Toward Central Pacific

Hurricane Fausto Tracks Westward Toward Central Pacific

Hurricane Fausto, located 1,950 miles east of Hilo, Hawai‘i, is moving westward at 13 mph (20.9 km/h). The storm has sustained winds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and is expected to gradually weaken as it enters the Central Pacific this weekend. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that the storm's longer-range forecast brings it closer to the Hawaiian Islands, but it is too early to determine specific impacts. Cooler waters and increased wind shear are expected to further weaken Fausto early next week. East-facing shores of Hawai‘i may experience elevated surf late this weekend into early next week.