Police chief selection processes are often carried out in isolation from department employees, not just in Honolulu.

States are leading the way to regulate AI, but a national report finds the Aloha State comes up short.

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

The city keeps tripping over the same procedural mistakes.

Mum’s the word for President Ron Kouchi and Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz.

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

We’re living in difficult times. Here are snapshots of possible scenarios in our near future.

The good-government advocate talks about improving the elections process and enacting more state government reforms.

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

Most states have them, and some lawmakers argue it would improve transparency and jolt some of their colleagues out of their complacency.