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

The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.

Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.

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

The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen support.

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

Voters may be forced to wait in line this election season after the death of legislation that would have funded more county voter service centers.

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

We have the authority — and the responsibility — to get rid of dark money.

A state Senate bill proposes a novel approach that one legal expert says would make the controversial national campaign finance law irrelevant in the islands.