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The state’s Child Welfare Services has not explained its actions — or lack of action — in the case of a 3-year-old killed in June. Her grandmother says she warned the state that the girl and her siblings were being starved.

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

The dormant House Select Standards of Conduct Committee raises questions about whether self-policing really works or if an independent agency is needed.

Studies have shown that building more lanes makes all users on our roads safer.

Scoring political points outweighs efficiency in the Hawaii Legislature.

Wendy Hensel says Civil Beat got the facts wrong about a law professor’s accusations. But what she’s not telling you is how the professor came to file the complaint in the first place.

Separate constitutional amendments address marriage equality and judicial selection. Both are important.

In just three years, a household’s monthly costs have shot up $1,200 for the same goods and services. It’s time for policymakers to intervene.

It’s Joe Biden’s moment to address the ocean crisis and conserve cultural heritage. 

Fans with an emotional attachment to a college team are essential and, in the case of the University of Hawaii, elusive.