PF Bentley/Civil Beat
House Panel Rejects Effort to Create Big Public Records Exemption
The Hawaii Judiciary wanted government agencies to be able to withhold information if it would be unfair or inconvenient to someone.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
State Shells Out $200K in Claims That Fly Under the Public Radar
Unlike larger claims that receive legislative scrutiny and public hearings, hundreds of requests alleging state negligence are approved or denied internally.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hawaii House Republicans Focus on Cost of Living, Referendum, Ferry
The Minority Caucus is pushing a package of bills that involves hotel tax money, renewable energy and more.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Weekend News? Ige’s Appointments Tend to Come Late on Fridays
Hawaii governor’s office says it’s just coincidence that most of his Cabinet choices were announced when fewer people were paying attention to the news.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Chief Justice Asks Legislature for $55M to Finish Kona Courthouse
State of the Judiciary address touts accomplishments, highlights goals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Senate Committee Defers Public Records Bill
The Office of Information Practices objected to legislation requiring government agencies to maintain public records better.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
State Lawmakers Lambaste Mayor Over Request to Extend Rail Tax
The Hawaii Legislature opens debate over Honolulu proposal with a three-hour briefing as other county mayors seek their own GET surcharge.
Shawn T Moore/Office of the Governor
Ige Appoints Kim to Be Special Adviser to the Governor
The governor had picked her to head the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations but had to withdraw the nomination due to residency restrictions.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
House Majority Leader Looks to Revive Shield Law in Hawaii
A bill has been introduced to restore protections for journalists since the Shield Law was axed in 2013.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
Hawaii House Democrats Unveil Majority Package — Without Any Bills
Broad priorities take shape but details remain a mystery.