UH Contract Specifically Hides President Search Details From The Public
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents’ contract with a national search firm includes a “special condition” giving control of candidate information to the company.
Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged
Wiping and sealing qualifying arrest and court records would be a major challenge for data managers.
A Cautionary Tale For Preserving Hawaii History In A Digital Age
The state archivist had to go to great lengths to obtain all records from ex-Gov. David Ige’s administration after a staffer initially refused to share some.
Census: America’s Foreign-Born Population Continues To Grow
Despite increasing diversity, English is still the language spoken in most American homes.
Matthew Leonard: HPD’s New Data Dashboard Is A Good Start But There’s Room To Improve
Also, a note of caution about the latest census data on Native Hawaiians and a new tool on Hawaii’s hot housing market.
The Problem With Hawaii’s Secret Court Files 聽
In confidential lawsuits, a select few can keep sometimes embarrassing legal disputes hush-hush in ways that experts say may violate the First Amendment.
Miske Organized Crime Trial Pushed To 2024
A new attorney is now leading Mike Miske’s defense team and needs more time to get up to speed
Bill Allowing Agencies To Withhold Draft Documents Slipped Into Another Bill Late In The Session
House Bill 719 to cap copying fees for public records was abruptly amended to allow agencies to withhold certain pre-decisional records from the public.
Hawaii Senators Move To Keep Public Records Secret
The state Supreme Court ruled Hawaii law has no ‘deliberative process privilege’, but Senators are trying to create one.
Hawaii Legislature Should Not Mess With Our Public Records Law
The Office of Information Practices is once again trying to reverse its defeat in court in order to impede the people鈥檚 right to know.