It was a remarkable nonpartisan keynote address in a year of tremendous social and political chaos.

Honolulu elected a mayor, a prosecutor and five council members, but it all happened during a low-turnout primary

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

With a new speaker expected soon, both the state House and Senate can change how business is conducted to create more transparency.

Let’s make the meetings with the two finalists open and meaningful.

Having  overcome Scott Saiki and the Democratic Party establishment, she’s pulling for like-minded candidates in November.

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

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

Civil Beat has been trying to get the investigative files on public officials convicted of bribery for more than a year.

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