12 Civil Beat Stories That Made A Difference In 2018
From breaking news to months-long investigations, here’s a look at some of our best work this year.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Hawaii Supreme Court Overturns 30 Years Of Government Secrecy
The ruling says that the city of Honolulu — as well as many other government agencies — have withheld public records for decades using an excuse that doesn’t exist in state law.
Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat
Emerging Writers Contest: And The Winners Are …
Our panel of judges chose three winners and three honorable mentions.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat
Civil Beat: Coming Soon To A Neighborhood Near You
We’re unveiling The Wavemaker, our new mobile reporting platform.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat
There’s Still Time To Enter Civil Beat’s Emerging Writers Contest!
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT. 30: Make your voice heard on Civil Beat. Write about topics in Hawaii that you’re passionate about. And win some cash doing it!
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
We May Finally Get To See Honolulu Police Salary Information
A judge’s rejection of a police union challenge clears the way for the release of names and pay levels for hundreds of officers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
VIDEO: #HawaiiStorytellers Why I Teach
Civil Beat’s latest community event provides a rare look into what inspires our educators.
Wall-to-Wall Studios
They’re Back: The Return Of Civil Beat Comments
We’re trying this again in the spirit of fostering robust public discussion on important issues.
Enter Civil Beat’s Emerging Writers Contest
Make your voice heard on Civil Beat. Write about topics in Hawaii that you’re passionate about. And win some cash doing it!
Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat
The ‘Enemy Of The People’ Is Actually Doing Its Job
President Trump’s sustained attacks on the media represent a danger to a free press and democracy itself.