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Principal Suspended Over Campus Studio | Honolulu News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
After 25 years leading Washington Middle School, principal Michael Harano is on paid leave following a mysterious audit — with no official explanation or access to results for him or his union. The controversy centers on the school’s high-profile Line Studio, built in 2015 with legislative approval and even used by Disney for “Lilo & Stitch,” raising questions about whether public funds were properly serving students. Harano, who was abruptly escorted off campus, calls the treatment harsh and unjust, while his union decries the lack of transparency. The studio’s director, Sam Fong — a former teacher who poured a decade into its creation — was also fired, leaving him heartbroken over being overlooked for a leadership role. Harano plans to fight the suspension, as the Department of Education remains silent on the reasons behind these moves, despite its stated goal of using the studio to benefit students statewide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da5961eebb084480