Herman Andaya, the controversial administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency on Aug. 8, revealed details about that night in an interview for the attorney general's report.

Herman Andaya, the controversial administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency on Aug. 8, revealed details about that night in an interview for the attorney general's report.

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Ex-MEMA head Herman Andaya reveals details about Aug. 8 wildfire

After getting a target letter, the Lt. Governor takes a leave of absence. Legal experts weigh in on the probe's impact, with two weeks left in this legislative session. And UH football coaches past and present bid aloha to a piece of history 

After getting a target letter, the Lt. Governor takes a leave of absence. Legal experts weigh in on the probe's impact, with two weeks left in this legislative session. And UH football coaches past and present bid aloha to a piece of history&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (April 23, 2026)

We're going strong for Day 3 of our LIVE coverage from Hilo! We’re sitting down with the Hawaiian Council and learning how they're helping victims of the previous Kona lows with an upcoming concert with Jason Momoa. Then, we're chatting with the new faces of AlohaMacs and getting the scoops about how you can enter the “Share Your Aloha” sweepstakes!

We're going strong for Day 3 of our LIVE coverage from Hilo! We&rsquo;re sitting down with the Hawaiian Council and learning how they're helping victims of the previous Kona lows with an upcoming concert with Jason Momoa. Then, we're chatting with the new faces of AlohaMacs and getting the scoops about how you can enter the &ldquo;Share Your Aloha&rdquo; sweepstakes!

HI Now Daily (April 8, 2026)

Breaking news, Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke announced a moment ago that she will be taking a leave of absence, without pay, for an indefinite period of time. Governor Green's nominee to be Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme court, Vladimir Devens, apologized to state senators yesterday for not disclosing his prior role with a controversial political action committee. And the Office of Elections is set to hold its 2026 political party ballot order drawing next week.

Breaking news, Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke announced a moment ago that she will be taking a leave of absence, without pay, for an indefinite period of time. Governor Green's nominee to be Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme court, Vladimir Devens, apologized to state senators yesterday for not disclosing his prior role with a controversial political action committee. And the Office of Elections is set to hold its 2026 political party ballot order drawing next week.

Ex-MEMA head Herman Andaya reveals details about Aug. 8 wildfire

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