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The city agency charged with regulating Oahu’s liquor industry is struggling to fill positions. It’s been a problem for at least 15 years.

Sefo Fatai, an auto mechanic, spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial. He was never convicted.

As the police corruption investigation continues with a focus on other city agencies, leaders and voters must take steps to guard against similar problems.

The court-appointed attorney for Katherine Kealoha received the largest chunk of the fees.

Accused drug dealer Tiffany Masunaga wants charges against her dropped because Katherine Kealoha admitted manipulating the case.

The federal court has made public a number of letters aimed at helping her when she’s sentenced on numerous felonies next year.

Several wrote that Louis Kealoha, convicted of conspiracy in federal court, did not know the extent of crimes committed by his wife, former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, but her lawyer said it’s unfair for her to take all the blame.

Katherine Kealoha and her husband, former HPD Chief Louis Kealoha, will likely face years in prison after reaching plea agreements with federal prosecutors.

Louis Kealoha’s plea deal will keep him from a trial that had been set for January. It comes a day after his wife, Katherine, signed her own agreement.

Her attorney said she signed a deal at the Federal Detention Center Sunday morning.