The state's Child Welfare Services has not explained its actions — or lack of action — in the case of a 3-year-old killed in June. Her grandmother says she warned the state that the girl and her siblings were being starved.

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

The dormant House Select Standards of Conduct Committee raises questions about whether self-policing really works or if an independent agency is needed.

Scoring political points outweighs efficiency in the Hawaii Legislature.

Wendy Hensel says Civil Beat got the facts wrong about a law professor's accusations. But what she's not telling you is how the professor came to file the complaint in the first place.

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

I've seen three speaker votes close-up. It's an exciting time for fans of political intrigue but less so for fans of good governance.

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

Hawaii lawmakers could be much more effective if they — and the public — are given more time to consider bills.

Some child abuse cases garner publicity and trigger outrage. But because of the state's secrecy, others never even come to light.