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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.

Say Aloha To Our New Civil Beat Interns Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Say Aloha To Our New Civil Beat Interns

Two previous interns are also sticking around as reporting fellows.

News Outlets Challenge Honolulu Police Commission Secrecy Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

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.

Say Aloha To Suevon Lee, Civil Beat’s New Education Reporter Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

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.

Watch: Live Webcam Of A Monk Seal Mom And Her Newborn Pup On A Waikiki Beach Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

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

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.

Honolulu Civil Beat Named Hawaii’s Best News Site For 7th Straight Year Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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.

Judge Orders Release Of City Prosecutor’s Employment Records Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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.

New Members Bring Fresh Perspectives To Civil Beat’s Editorial Board Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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

Reader Rep: When Public Officials Hide Information From The Public

Citizens of Hawaii should demand more transparency of their taxpayer-funded investments.