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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
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
These standout stories deserve another read.
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
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
A judge found significant public interest in the case of the fired then re-instated cop. But the records still haven’t been released.
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
Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section.