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

For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they stand.

Hawaiʻi legislators make many decisions on bills behind closed doors. Civil Beat’s new searchable tracker of archived information helps you connect the dots.

A new research tool shows the vast majority of bills pass out of the Legislature with no opposition.

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

We need to prepare now for potential changes in the way the federal government treats Hawaiʻi.

He’s held the job longer than anyone else in state history and been at the center of controversy nearly every election cycle.

The Honolulu Police Commission has a chance to put in place a chief who will bring about fundamental change, not just maintain a status quo that isn’t working.  

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

Sweeps, bans and civil commitments have been common tools used in Hawaiʻi for years.