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For years, a local businessman paid off officials in exchange for lucrative contracts. The system he exploited has been left largely unchanged.

For years, a local businessman paid off officials in exchange for lucrative contracts. The system he exploited has been left largely unchanged.

Honolulu businessman Milton Choy was sentenced in court with his connection to a Maui County bribery case.

Choy was involved in several bribery cases but was only charged in one after cooperating with federal prosecutors.

East Maui Council member Sinenci said the passage of this charter amendment returns the stewardship of the East Maui watersheds toward local residents of East Maui, “residents who have often sacrificed their lives maintaining this system, and who had to idly watch as their life suffered from a lack of water.”

Former Mayor Alan Arakawa, along with longtime kalo farmers such as Lurlyn Scott who have fought for more water in East Maui streams for years, were appointed b

A retired Maui County supervisor was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in federal prison and two months of house arrest for taking bribes in a long-running scheme

Wilfredo Savella cooperated with prosecutors, leading to a reduced punishment.

Former Rep. Ty Cullen's sentence was reduced for providing assistance to the federal government in an ongoing investigation involving public corruption.

Judge Watson says the sentencing of Stewart Stant is meant to send a message to the public.