A long-standing tradition allows Hawaii lawmakers to avoid casting difficult votes that could make or break bills. But it’s really a way to avoid making tough calls.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige needs to approve a bill making it easier and cheaper to get documents that can help shine a light on what agencies are doing.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources leader talks about management of Mauna Kea, keeping up maintenance of parks and trails, developing in-stream flow standards and much more.

Hawaii's Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board will cease at the end of this month in spite of a clear need for its work.

City Council member Andria Tupola needs to reconsider her decision to let meaningful proposals go without even allowing public input.

Serious questions have been raised about the search for a new police chief and how long it's taken. But now that the candidates have been revealed, don't shortcut the vetting process.

Bills establishing ranked-choice voting, a chief data officer, retirement programs and free copying of public records passed or are set to pass this week.

The chair and vice chair discussed the search for a new chief, mainland versus local experience, transparency and communication, proposed charter amendments and HPD spending.

How Hawaii cared for its older and most vulnerable residents during Covid, and on the need to hire more ombudsmen for the neighbor islands.

Nebraska is the only state to have one, and it has cut costs, improved efficiency and reduced partisanship.