Ethics

... CLUE: They already know who took the $35K.  Instead of just announcing the name, this is intended to keep it quiet at least until the session is over ....

... The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission ....

... Normally Choy and Cullen wouldn't bribe a Republican because the Republican has only his own vote to sell.  It's not worth $35K.  But, in this case they were not operating 'normally.' ....

... Her previous roles include Child Protective Services investigator ....

... two clues ....

... the public nature of the existence of this federal investigation is unique because of the disclosure of a previously sealed document ....

... the twenty-three currently serving House members who held office in 2022 publicly affirm that they are not the lawmaker referenced in the United States Attorney's pleading ....

... massive pay hikes drive bloated spending ....

...Hawaii ranks first nationwide, recording approximately 1,482 AI-essay-related searches per 100,000 residents. The state stands out as a clear outlier, with significantly higher interest than the rest of the country....

... Applications due by January 23, 2026 ....

...The Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection was assisted in this action by L. Richard Fried, Jr. and Patrick McTernan of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks and Emmy Levens, Molly Bowen, and Diane Kee of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC....

... Civil Service often results in rigid and time-consuming recruitment processes that make it difficult for the City to attract and retain qualified professionals ....

... information to purge allegedly fraudulent recipients ....

“...And remember, there's no competition.…”

... Over 4,300 firms required to transmit financial data as part of ongoing effort to expose fraud, waste, and abuse ....

... "Dawson received a $3.4 million 8(a) sole-source award from the Office of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii on June 30, 2023, just days after the federal government raided the Dawson conglomerate offices" ....

... Executive Director and Legal Counsel Lauren Akitake leads new office ....

... Senator Awa used state resources—including his state office, state staff, and state time—to film a video supporting a political campaign ....

... and now Democrats get to appoint a State Rep to HD36 ....

... In June, the Department of Justice found that the 8(a) program was used to facilitate a $550 million bribery scheme over several decades ....

... Olin K. Lagon, Keith Vieira, Eric K. Yeaman ....

... outgoing Administrator Sal Petilos is retiring after two and a half years with the City ....

... What is it about CNHA’s $27M HTA contract that the Governor’s Office, CNHA, and HTA are trying to hide from auditors? ....

... DCCA Board approves settlement agreement, revocation efective 9-29-25 ....

... hidden lobbyists and double-dipping food ....

"Streamline housing approvals by reforming the hearing and notice rules on zoning variances."

... Linda Sun was formerly a high-ranking aide in New York’s government. Now, she and her husband face potential prison time ....

"... Kahele ... retained new outside Board counsel (Paul Alston) without consultation, approval, or notice to the Board ...."

... is Honolulu’s building permit process so broken that fast-moving approvals are automatically suspicious? ....

... OHA C-suite officers could be subject to criminal sanctions ....

"Hawaii’s right to bring such litigation, he noted, has been threatened by the federal government's attempts to block such litigation."

... A Hawaii lawmaker who allegedly pocketed $35,000 in exchange for political favors remains unnamed and uncharged, despite federal court records confirming the transaction ....

... Out of 94,000 votes cast during the 2025 session of the Legislature, 92,000 were “Yes.” ....

... On Sep 25, 2025, SD19 Senator Aquino announced he would quit Senate to join lobbying firm ....

... A Norwegian firm which operates heavy lift ships offered to transport Falls of Clyde back to Scotland for free, but the campaign was soon embroiled in a wrangle with the …(Hawaii Dept of Transport Harbors Division)… over insurance costs and other conditions ....

... trumped-up the charges against the four deputies as part of a convoluted scheme to manipulate Horton as a ‘pawn’ to retaliate against the number three man in the State Sheriff Division, First Deputy Lanikoa Dobrowolsky ....

... with a very public step being taken, it will be impossible to simply sweep the matter under the rug ....

... The ruling is a surprising shift in former Mitsunaga & Associates employee Laurel Mau’s favor, after a long-running legal battle that dates back more than a decade ....

... Not ready for Prime Time ....

... yelling, cursing, swearing, finger-pointing, accusing, etc., and it has created a very hostile and toxic work environment for DOTAX staff ....

... is forced labor being used in solar panels, windmills, EV batteries, and other “green” technologies? ....

... The court decision sharply reverses stringent secrecy rules ....

... Court documents allege Choy was illegally fired September 5, 2025, on the written order of Green’s Chief of Staff, Brooke Wilson ....

... too much agreement can sometimes cover up serious problems ....

"...the decision was made last month...."

... OHA makes no public announcement of Ferreira's 'leave' until news leaks to the media ....

"...Ahuna is responsible for a five-year decline in K-12 enrollment and using school funds for improper personal expenses benefiting herself, her family, and associates...."

... I am quitting to become a big time lobbyist ....

"The Director of Health shall not enforce the independent audit requirement on Deposit Beverage Distributors for calendar year 2025."

... OHA trustees are “employees” under the Code and must comply with standards on fair treatment, gifts, and disclosure ....