Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Civil Beat Series On Papahānaumokuākea Wins National Science Reporting Award
Judges for the National Headliner Award said the work turns readers into explorers and allows them to share the thrill, discoveries and importance of environmental/scientific research.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Federal Judge Won’t Make Bribery Investigations Public — So We’re Appealing
The details behind bribery convictions of two Hawaiʻi lawmakers are vital to restoring the public’s confidence in the integrity of our political system.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Civil Beat Continues Its Push To Develop Local Journalists
With three new interns from Oʻahu and Maui, a high school boot camp next month, a partnership with UH’s journalism program and dreams of a fall fellow, our Pipeline Project is well underway.
Marco Garcia/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi’s Top Stories Of 2024: How Civil Beat Covered A Year Of Upheaval
Let’s take a month-by-month look at stories that made the year memorable.
Update From The Editor: Honolulu Civil Beat’s Ambitious Plans For 2025
Looking forward begins with looking back — and by any measure 2024 was a stellar year for our newsroom. Here’s a glimpse into some of our exciting initiatives for the year ahead.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat
Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she’s always made for good copy.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award
The recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News follows a nod from the Pulitzer committee.
Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023
New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change
As Civil Beat’s new editor-in-chief, I am committed to reaching wider audiences with journalism that exposes problems – as well as solutions – throughout the state.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying?
City and state officials have been talking about helping West Oahu residents and business for decades. So why are things worse than ever?
Join Us For A Special Public Safety Pop-Up Newsroom In Waianae
Civil Beat reporters and editors will be at the Waianae Public Library on Thursday to talk about crime, public safety and other issues facing the community.