Director Jan Yamane, who took over from Chuck Totto, is emphasizing training over investigation in an effort to change the culture.

The Honolulu auditor was concerned its results might be “discoverable” in a lawsuit filed by Louis and Katherine Kealoha.

Federal indictments in the Honolulu police corruption case vindicate the former ethics director but raise questions about the Caldwell administration.

The commission’s former executive director often tangled with Mayor Caldwell’s administration. Now new director Jan Yamane has big plans for change.

The Ethics Commission chief says the city should “completely overhaul” how it tracks the spending of money to influence leaders.

City Council is being asked to approve hiring three law firms to defend the city and the ethics commission in the Kealoha case.