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Civil Beat Is Partnering With Hawaii News Now Hawaii News Now

Civil Beat Is Partnering With Hawaii News Now

The new media partnership will help us reach many more people and bring HNN’s high-quality journalism to our site.

Civil Beat: Check Out Our Upgraded Comment System

Civil Beat: Check Out Our Upgraded Comment System

New user features should make commenting a more rewarding experience.

Fault Lines: Bridging The Growing Disconnect In Hawaii

Fault Lines: Bridging The Growing Disconnect In Hawaii

It’s time to have a long talk about what’s going on in Hawaii these days. We’re convening a far-reaching community conversation on how to move forward despite our differences.

Civil Beat Corrections Policy

Civil Beat Corrections Policy

Transparency and truth. Those are our commitments. Our policy on how to handle corrections is central to both.

14 Civil Beat Stories That Made A Difference In 2019

14 Civil Beat Stories That Made A Difference In 2019

These standout stories deserve another read.

Why Civil Beat Fought For Teacher Discipline Records Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Why Civil Beat Fought For Teacher Discipline Records

It’s important that the public know and understand how the state Department of Education handles teacher misconduct especially when it involves vulnerable children.

Our Neighborhood Haiku Poetry Contest Is Off To Great Start

Our Neighborhood Haiku Poetry Contest Is Off To Great Start

Readers from more than 50 ZIP codes throughout Hawaii have shared their five-line poems about where they live.

Why We Asked The Hawaii Supreme Court To Take Up The Case Of HPD Sgt. Darren Cachola

Why We Asked The Hawaii Supreme Court To Take Up The Case Of HPD Sgt. Darren Cachola

A judge found significant public interest in the case of the fired then re-instated cop. But the records still haven’t been released.

Civil Beat Investigation Ripples Beyond Hawaii April Estrellon/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Investigation Ripples Beyond Hawaii

Our 2018 investigation has gotten renewed attention after an Arizona attorney was charged with multiple felonies for his role arranging adoptions of Marshallese babies.

What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice

What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice

Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section.