The former state representative's success is a good reminder that you don’t need to be a proud extrovert to run for office.

Campaign spending bills are where the action is, with the big one being public financing for candidates.

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.

After a father — and Civil Beat — raised questions, the Judiciary stepped in and the judge has taken corrective actions. The case underscores the need for Hawaii to take a closer look at judicial ethics.

The Broken Trust and Mailbox Conspiracy scandals are now history, but valuable lessons remain unlearned.

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

The agency used to do the search itself for free if you knew to call and ask. Now, you have to pay $1,000 a month for a subscription to look up a person's name on the public database.

Hawaii lawmakers should embrace this idea for a new legislative umpire to "call balls and strikes" and otherwise have the public's back.

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