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Pregnant Army wife missing in Hawaii after vanishing from her on-base home

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A 19-year-old pregnant woman who lives at a Hawaii Army base with her service member spouse vanished from the barracks more than two weeks ago.

Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson mysteriously disappeared from Schofield Army Barracks located on the island of Oahu on July 31. Johnson, who is marred to an unidentified service member assigned to the barracks, is six months pregnant.

The young woman – described as Filipino, 5 foot 2 inches tall and 170 pounds with large dragon tattoo on her back – was reported missing on August 1. Her family told Island News that she may be ’emotionally distraught.’

Johnson’s mother and sister, Mariana Tapiz, have been posting missing-person fliers in the areas of Aiea and Pearl City. Tapiz told Hawaii News Now, ‘we just hit Waikiki this weekend. Now we’re getting like central Oahu,’ she said. 

The Army Criminal Investigations Department if offering a $10,000 reward for any credible information leading to the missing mother-to-be’s location.

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Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson, 19, mysteriously disappeared from Schofield Army Barracks on the island of Oahu July 31

Johnson's sister, Mariana Tapiz (pictured), and mother have been posting missing-person fliers in the search for Johnson

Johnson’s sister, Mariana Tapiz (pictured), and mother have been posting missing-person fliers in the search for Johnson

Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson, 19, mysteriously disappeared from Schofield Army Barracks on the island of Oahu on July 31

Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson, 19, mysteriously disappeared from Schofield Army Barracks on the island of Oahu on July 31

According to police, Johnson did not have any trackable devices, like a phone or smart watch, with her at the time of her disappearance.

It is unclear what clothing or footwear she was wearing at the time she went missing. 

Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson is six months pregnant

Mischa Mabeline Kaallohilani Johnson is six months pregnant

Tapiz and her family are praying the fliers bring fresh interest in the case. 

On August 6, nearly a week after Johnson went missing, Major General Marcus S. Evans of the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii Commanding General posted a video on Facebook discussing the effort.

Her safety, well-being, and health are their main concerns and are asking for the community’s assistance in helping locate Mischa, so she can return home safe,’ he safety said.

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Last Wednesday, the U.S. Army Hawaii issued another statement. 

‘Locating Mischa, support to the family, and the safety and security of all personnel at U.S. Army Hawaii installations remains our highest priority.

‘As a result of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) actions dating back to when Mischa was reported missing, U.S. Army Hawaii officials currently assess no threat related to this ongoing investigation to Schofield Barracks and the U.S. Army Hawaii communities.

‘We encourage anyone who may have information regarding Mischa Johnson to contact CID.’ 

The Army Criminal Investigations Department if offering a $10,000 reward for any credible information leading to the missing mother-to-be's location

The Army Criminal Investigations Department if offering a $10,000 reward for any credible information leading to the missing mother-to-be’s location 

DailyMail.com reached out to the Army Criminal Investigations for any updates.

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Gov. Josh Green today issued a statement regarding a federal lawsuit challenging the eligibility requirements within the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

“The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was established to address the historic dispossession of Native Hawaiians and reflects a longstanding commitment to them by both the federal government and the state of Hawaiʻi,” said Green.

“This lawsuit threatens that commitment. I have directed the Department of the Attorney General to vigorously defend the Hawaiian Homes program. We will fight this lawsuit with everything we have,” he said.

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The lawsuit was filed by Eric Ryan, an Oʻahu resident who is not Native Hawaiian and tried to apply for a lease, but was denied due to the 50% Native Hawaiian blood quantum requirement, according to Hawaiʻi News Now and court documents published at Courthouse News Service.

The Class Action Complaint argues that the “explicitly ancestry-based requirement” establishes a “permanent government mandate for state officials to engage in outright racial discrimination, perpetuates stereotypes, and limits housing opportunities for most Hawai‘i residents. The blood-quantum requirement thus violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution,” the complaint alleges.

Green said the administration “stands firmly with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the thousands of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries who rely on this program and its promise for future generations.”

Attorney General Anne Lopez also issued a statement saying the state of Hawaiʻi has both a legal and moral obligation to uphold the commitments embodied in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

“This lawsuit seeks to dismantle a program that has provided opportunities, stability and hope to generations of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries,” said Lopez.

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Solicitor General Kalikoʻonālani Fernandes, who has extensive experience handling complex constitutional litigation on behalf of the state, will lead the legal team in defending the state against the challenge.

“We are prepared to vigorously defend the Hawaiian Homes program and the promises it represents,” said Lopez.

Under the Green administration, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has accelerated the delivery of homestead opportunities and expanded pathways to homeownership for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries.

In 2025 alone, DHHL offered more than 2,500 lease awards and continues to advance major housing projects, including Hale Mōʻiliʻili on Oʻahu, which will provide 278 affordable rental units for beneficiaries.

“These efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to reducing wait times, strengthening Native Hawaiian communities and fulfilling the promise of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act,” according to the governor’s announcement.

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Bystander video shows damage after concrete falls at Ala Moana Center

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Concrete fell from the exterior of an Ala Moana Center parking structure Monday afternoon near the Kapiolani Boulevard exit, damaging a vehicle.

No injuries were reported.

Security blocked an exit lane as debris scattered across the roadway. Ala Moana Center said they are grateful no one was hurt, and the lane will remain closed while structural engineers and construction professionals assess the damage and make repairs.

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Hawaii weather: USGS revised 4.6 magnitude earthquake off Kona coast, south swell, passing showers

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Periods of showers on the radar continues with a disturbance over the islands, we will see drier trades later this week. IMPORTANT NOTE: USGS revised magnitude to 4.6 earthquake off the Kona coast after initially listing as a 5.2; plus, numerous showers on the radar and low hanging clouds and a south swell



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