FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

Hawaii's lieutenant governor and four others have been indicted on public corruption charges. Some of their alleged conduct involved COVID-19 work funded by FEMA. FEMA is now checking whether that money was spent properly and may demand repayment if it wasn't.

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FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

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FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 7, 2026

FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

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FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment

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