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.
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Pod Squad: A Chat With Civil Beat’s New Managing Editor
Jim Simon hopes to get Civil Beat reporters out into the community a bit more.
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Reader Rep: Podcasters Helping Put Spark Back In Journalism
Podcasts are becoming increasingly sophisticated and reaching a growing audience, estimated at 57 million listeners monthly.
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Photographer, Health Columnist Receive Best Of The West Journalism Awards
A contest spanning 14 Western states honors Civil Beat photographer Cory Lum and Health Beat columnist Kathleen Kozak.
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Judge Blocks Access To AG Investigation Of Hawaii Auditor
Civil Beat had sued to get access to the records, but a state judge ruled Thursday that they’re confidential.
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Meet Civil Beat’s New Managing Editor
Jim Simon is an award-winning veteran journalist who is joining us after a successful career at The Seattle Times.