# Hawaii COVID Relief Under Fire | Honolulu News

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-07-29T10:34:11+00:00
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Federal investigators are digging into Hawaii’s use of COVID-19 relief funds after bribery charges surfaced against Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four others, accused of exploiting emergency pandemic contracts between 2020 and 2022. Rep. Ed Case warns of potential federal audit, stressing accountability for FEMA dollars. Allegations include cash and campaign donations swapped for contract favors, with one suspect reportedly fleeing the country. The National Kidney Foundation, tied to the testing sites, says its current leadership wasn’t involved and has hired an outside firm to investigate. While Hawaii faces separate Medicaid fraud scrutiny, Case clarifies this case involves direct misconduct, not enforcement gaps. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11afaa29ce5c1706

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