Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 7, 2026)

Federal prosecutors are seeking to detain Maui Police Lt. Michael Vaituulala without bail, arguing he is a danger to the community following his arrest by FBI agents on charges that he accepted bribes to protect drug traffickers, illegal chicken fighters, and illegal fireworks distributors. Meanwhile, a 72-year-old woman who spent years living on the streets of Chinatown now has her own room at the Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite center in Kaimuki — one of the first positive outcomes tied to Hawaii’s new MH-3 program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.