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

Slom, who died last week, set an example as a true leader to remember.

The 1998 protest over a local book is worth remembering.

Longtime East Honolulu lawmaker Sam Slom died last week. For many years he was the only Republican in the state Senate where he served from 1996 to 2016. He was 81.

It is imperative for Hawaii’s policymakers to continually explore meaningful ways to make government at every level more open, transparent, deliberative and responsive.

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

It’s important for the community to be aware and involved in the decision-making process.

Efforts to build a new stadium and a new prison on Oahu have stalled for years. And the Hawaii Tourism Authority lives on.

Single-stair construction is an idea that Hawaii should consider implementing.

Both parties are firming up their plans for their 2024 presidential caucuses.