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We Have A New System For Reader Comments
The new Talk platform is very easy to use. But first you’ll need to create a new account.
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Say Aloha To Our New Civil Beat Interns
Two previous interns are also sticking around as reporting fellows.
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News Outlets Challenge Honolulu Police Commission Secrecy
Civil Beat and the Star-Advertiser have teamed up in an effort to make sure the public has access to hearings for officers who want taxpayers to foot their legal bills.
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Say Aloha To Suevon Lee, Civil Beat’s New Education Reporter
We’re expanding our coverage of education and schools in Hawaii, thanks to a grant from the Chamberlin Family Foundation.
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Watch: Live Webcam Of A Monk Seal Mom And Her Newborn Pup On A Waikiki Beach
After this endangered Hawaiian monk seal had her baby on a popular Waikiki beach, we set up this webcam so people can watch the pup develop.
Reader Rep: Star-Advertiser Should Stop Skipping State Journalism Contest
The islands’ biggest media outlet has been a conspicuous no show in the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual competition.
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Honolulu Civil Beat Named Hawaii’s Best News Site For 7th Straight Year
The Hawaii Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists makes its annual award presentations.
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Judge Orders Release Of City Prosecutor’s Employment Records
Civil Beat filed a public records request in April to get access to Katherine Kealoha’s work history, but she tried to keep the documents confidential.
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New Members Bring Fresh Perspectives To Civil Beat’s Editorial Board
Veteran journalist Chad Blair will oversee our editorial page efforts and community outreach.
Reader Rep: When Public Officials Hide Information From The Public
Citizens of Hawaii should demand more transparency of their taxpayer-funded investments.