Civil Beat Staff

Jessica Terrell

Offshore: When Hawaii Welcomed A Nuclear Blast Los Alamos National Laboratory

Offshore: When Hawaii Welcomed A Nuclear Blast

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In 1962, Hawaii witnessed a nuclear explosion so massive that darkness briefly turned to daylight. Instead of inspiring fear, it sparked celebrations.

On Campus: We’re Taking A Fresh Look At Education In Hawaii Suevon Lee/Civil Beat

On Campus: We’re Taking A Fresh Look At Education In Hawaii

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Civil Beat's new podcast series takes you inside the first year of a startup arts integration charter school in Wahiawa.
Date Set In Deedy Appeal PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Date Set In Deedy Appeal

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The federal agent who fatally shot a man in a Waikiki McDonald’s in 2011 has already had two trials.

Hawaii Charter School Commission Is Under The Microscope Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Charter School Commission Is Under The Microscope

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School leaders' complaints have the Board of Education considering a special performance review of the state's charter school authorizer.
How Can We Improve Hawaii Schools? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

How Can We Improve Hawaii Schools?

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The Department of Education is seeking public input on its goals for public education in Hawaii.
Lack Of School Facilities ‘Crippling’ Many Charters Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Lack Of School Facilities ‘Crippling’ Many Charters

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The challenge of finding space means classes meet in tents, at libraries -- even at a McDonald's
Nominees To Charter School Commission Named Screenshot / Hawaii Public Charter School Commission website

Nominees To Charter School Commission Named

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Four out of the nine seats are up for grabs on the besieged Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission.
State Celebrates Progress in Dengue Fight, Warns Against Zika Cory Lum/Civil Beat

State Celebrates Progress in Dengue Fight, Warns Against Zika

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The battle against mosquito-borne illnesses is just beginning, Hawaii's top health official warns.
Living Hawaii: The Pipe Dream Of Teaching In Paradise Goes Global Flickr.com/Todd Huffman

Living Hawaii: The Pipe Dream Of Teaching In Paradise Goes Global

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Unemployed college graduates, Hawaii wants you! The islands need you! And they'll pay a lot for you! Or so the viral story goes -- and goes.