The state Elections Commission has gone off the rails. Lawmakers and others have some ideas for fixing it but it won’t be easy.

Hawaiʻi should consider establishing an independent entity to operate in the space between criminal prosecution and legislative discipline.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The group is engaged in a series of critical issues impacting the islands.

New reform measures would prohibit high level state officials from holding fundraisers and stop state employees from doing favors for former employers.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Coordinator Christin Johnson and Chair Mark Patterson discuss funding challenges, staffing shortages, safety issues, investigations and rehabilitation at the state’s prisons and jails.

Pressure has been building on legislative leaders to launch their own investigation into the possible bribe of one of their members.

The state Elections Commission has asked the Legislature to revert to in-person, same-day voting. But experts say voting by mail is safe and popular.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.