Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine - Wahine (2023 Hula ‘Auana)

Officials said Calla Weddington is charged with five counts, including assault, unlawful imprisonment, and attempted assault of an officer.

It was the first time Yakutat has offered a traditional welcome for a canoe in more than 100 years.

The attack happened in Hirokawa’s rented apartment at Capitol Place after a night of drinking at a bar, where the victim worked and had met Hirokawa.

A Maui woman accused of trying to kidnap a child could face even more charges.

“This was a very difficult case,” Hirokawa’s attorney, Alen Kaneshiro, told reporters.

The state plans to start construction next week on a $9M roundabout in Windward Oahu.