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Civil Beat Series On Papahānaumokuākea Wins National Science Reporting Award 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.

Federal Judge Won’t Make Bribery Investigations Public — So We’re Appealing 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.

Civil Beat Continues Its Push To Develop Local Journalists 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.

Hawaiʻi’s Top Stories Of 2024: How Civil Beat Covered A Year Of Upheaval 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

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.

Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been 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.

Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award 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.

New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change 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.

Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying? 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

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.