Honolulu should follow Seattle’s lead and put this candidate campaign reform directly into the hands of voters.

Civil Beat’s Digital Democracy database counts every missed vote during the 2025 session.

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The proposed stadium itself is shrinking in size, but plans for surrounding development are shrouded in secrecy.

The Honolulu Charter Commission is seeking ideas on how to improve city government. But time is running out for residents to get their suggestions in.

While their constituents worry about services during the government shutdown, U.S. House members haven’t convened since Sept. 19.

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Hawaiʻi is about to start paying its lawmakers a lot more money. In some other states that has meant more months in session and full-time work.

The big real estate trusts pay little or no state corporate income tax on the money they earn.

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