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Maui police chief’s lawyer asks commission not to investigate allegations; county says fair probe needed for public trust

After four years at the helm, Chief Pelletier’s tenure is at a pivotal point as the Police Commission considers whether to place him on leave and investigate claims that he was a co-conspirator in a rape orchestrated by rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018.

Maui Police Commission to meet March 19 to discuss whether to put Chief Pelletier on leave due to Diddy lawsuit allegations

While Maui County’s mayor has requested Police Chief John Pelletier to be put on administrative leave, the power to hire or remove a police chief rests with the nine-member, volunteer Maui Police Commission.

State gets $79.9K from Wireless Carriers in settlement over deceptive and misleading advertising practices

The state of Hawai‘i will receive $79,928.66 in a settlement with Wireless Carriers, announced the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of Consumer Protection on May 10.

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for civil damages caused by wildfires

Today, the County of Maui filed a lawsuit against Maui Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company and Hawaiian Electric Industries for civil damages allegedly caused to the County’s public property and resources as a result of recent Maui fires, including fires in Lahaina and Kula.

Maui Water Director Files Lawsuit Against Mayor, County

Maui Water Director David Taylor filed a lawsuit against Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa and the County of Maui based on the mayor’s attempt to remove him as director.

Foreign Workers in Hawaii Abused, Says Commission

The U.S. EEOC filed a lawsuit yesterday alleging foreign workers were subjected to abuse and discrimination at farms in Hawaii and in Washington.