It’s our first Christmas at Civil Beat.
We thought our work would slow down leading up to the holiday. Were we wrong.
I know many of you have been busy preparing for today, so I thought it would be worthwhile to share 12 special stories we published in the days before Christmas, in case you missed them. Call it Civil Beat’s very own “Twelve Days of Christmas,” a single story to remember from each day.
I think you’ll see the list is illuminating as to how Civil Beat brings something different to the Hawaii conversation every day:
Twelve: The Effects of War, remembering those who serve our nation.
Eleven: The AAA Team: Amy, Andrew and Abercrombie, getting to know our new leaders.
Ten: Civil Beat Conclusion: Honolulu Rail Report ‘Shoddy,’ ‘Biased’ — and Right?, cutting to the quick on the cost of our biggest construction project.
Nine: Census Results: Hawaii’s Population Up 12.3 Percent from 2000, telling you first about population changes on the islands.
Eight: Band or Football for Homeschoolers? Not in Hawaii, sharing the stories of children we’ve cut out of positive activities.
Seven: On Furlough Day, City Business Done in Secret, pointing out an unintended consequence of government furlough days.
Six: Court Takes New Tack with Public Records, sharing when government officials do the right thing.
Five: A Surcharge on Safety: Five Employees Claimed Over 2,000 Hours of Overtime, revealing something that is impossible to believe.
Four: Aching for Development, Laie Has Hawaii’s Highest Household Size, explaining why some want more development.
Three: A Surcharge on Safety: Outsized Overtime at the Hawaii Department of Public Safety, reporting how your tax dollars are being spent.
Two: Civil Beat Analysis: City’s Rail Tax Plan Optimistic, helping understand the promises you’re hearing.
One: Internet Press Vulnerable After WikiLeaks , providing perspective on the forces shaping our world.
Thank you for the gift of your attention. We hope you have found our work deserving of your time.
Mele Kalikimaka!
