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.

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.

The Office of Information Practices has finally formally acknowledged court rulings on hiring, firing and evaluating top public officials.

An engaged and informed public is the most powerful tool for change we have.

Hawaiʻi legislators make many decisions on bills behind closed doors. Civil Beat’s new searchable tracker of archived information helps you connect the dots.

We need to prepare now for potential changes in the way the federal government treats Hawaiʻi.

He’s held the job longer than anyone else in state history and been at the center of controversy nearly every election cycle.

The Honolulu Police Commission has a chance to put in place a chief who will bring about fundamental change, not just maintain a status quo that isn’t working.