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

Everyone lost precious belongings and assets when the town burned, but no one should be revictimized because they lack political clout.

The council has scheduled a meeting Tuesday that offers the public a chance to get involved in the daunting task of planning for the future.

Reporters from outside the state can throw elbows in ways that do not play well in Hawaii — and maybe both sides have a point.

As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.

No, it’s not a given that more turnover in the House and Senate would make special interests more powerful.

Much of Hawaii state government still uses old computers and technology systems that rely on manual processes.

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

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

Many found ways to raise big donations even though a new law was intended to limit the influence of special interest money.