Awa was referring to Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong, a respected Native Hawaiian community leader and mahu who considers Awa a friend, although she said the remark and the use of her reputation to defend ...

Mahu is accused of burglarizing Leung’s Chop Suey House, Kenworth Hawaii, Daiichi Ramen and Kitchen & Beyond. Mahu was located Feb. 12 and arrested by police. Mahu was scheduled to make his ...

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – Prosecuting Attorneys have charged a Hilo man in connection to a series of burglaries that were reported at several Hilo businesses. Samson Mahu, 27, was charged in ...