Running as a Democrat or Republican says more about political calculation than party allegiance or ideology.

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

It includes a plan to revive a major pay-to-play bill snuffed out in the Hawaiʻi Legislature this year. Will it work?

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

For decades, one of the state’s main agencies to help the public has been understaffed and lacking in authority.

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Yet another state audit takes the Department of Health to task over its deposit beverage program. It’s time for the Legislature to step in.

Donovan Dela Cruz voted four times in favor of passing a bill designed to protect māmaki tea, even though he owns a māmaki tea business. No other senators declared conflicts either.

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

Experts agree full-time staff support is essential to the success of the neighbor island boards, but only Maui is taking that step.