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If Hawaii is to have a world-class university system, we need advocates instead of critics trying to win points by pointing fingers.

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

Dennis Mitsunaga, a high-profile architect and prolific contributor to political campaigns, is on trial for bribery in a case that also involves former Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro and several others. A federal judge recently ordered the 82-year-old Mitsunaga locked up for the the duration of the trial for alleged witness tampering.

The pace of change is excruciatingly slow at the State Capitol, but the Ethics Commission director warns against dismissing what has been accomplished.

From boxes of chocolates to forays across the political aisle, Rep. Jill Tokuda tries to bridge divides.

Hawaii’s energy independence, economic resilience and community strength hang in the balance as lawmakers consider critical legislation to help the utility.

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

What doesn’t pass the Hawaii Legislature is sometimes more interesting than what does.

Several good bills died this legislative session without explanation, even though they had support.

Lawmakers advanced bills to make it easier for citizens to understand what our government is doing, and to get involved.