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Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award

The recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News follows a nod from the Pulitzer committee.

New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023

New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change

As Civil Beat’s new editor-in-chief, I am committed to reaching wider audiences with journalism that exposes problems – as well as solutions – throughout the state.

Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying?

City and state officials have been talking about helping West Oahu residents and business for decades. So why are things worse than ever?

Join Us For A Special Public Safety Pop-Up Newsroom In Waianae

Join Us For A Special Public Safety Pop-Up Newsroom In Waianae

Civil Beat reporters and editors will be at the Waianae Public Library on Thursday to talk about crime, public safety and other issues facing the community.

The FBI Continues To Stall On Releasing Hawaii Lawmakers’ Bribery Investigations Civil Beat/2022

The FBI Continues To Stall On Releasing Hawaii Lawmakers’ Bribery Investigations

Civil Beat has been trying to get the investigative files on public officials convicted of bribery for more than a year.

Civil Beat: This Leadership Change Brings More Journalistic Firepower To Hawaii Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat: This Leadership Change Brings More Journalistic Firepower To Hawaii

Civil Beat Editor and General Manager is handing over the reins to veteran investigative editor Amy Pyle.

In Other News: A Conversation About A Career In Nonprofit Journalism Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

In Other News: A Conversation About A Career In Nonprofit Journalism

The Institute for Nonprofit News featured Civil Beat’s Mariko Chang in its newsletter last week. We’re sharing it here.

Former NYT Top Editor Dean Baquet Talks Journalism In Hawaii And Beyond David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Former NYT Top Editor Dean Baquet Talks Journalism In Hawaii And Beyond

Dean Baquet joined Civil Beat to talk about his storied career and our collaboration on an investigation into Hawaii’s pay-to-play culture.

Join Civil Beat Journalists As They Grill Political Candidates

Join Civil Beat Journalists As They Grill Political Candidates

We have events planned in Kapolei, Haleiwa and Kakaako.

Don’t Give Up On Hawaii Elections. Your Vote Does Matter (Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024)

Don’t Give Up On Hawaii Elections. Your Vote Does Matter

Civil Beat hopes to spotlight candidates — newcomers or incumbents — who will work to make government accountable to the public.