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Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing Getty Images/iStockphoto

Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing

The evidence clearly points to the damaging impact apps like TikTok can have on young users.

Beth Fukumoto: Public Officials Aren’t The Only Ones Under Threat From Bullying Getty Images/iStockphoto

Beth Fukumoto: Public Officials Aren’t The Only Ones Under Threat From Bullying

Misinformation combined with harassment is designed to make people disengage.

Troubling Trajectory Of Hawaii Newspapers Has ‘Deep Implications’ For Democracy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Troubling Trajectory Of Hawaii Newspapers Has ‘Deep Implications’ For Democracy

Ongoing cutbacks at local publications mean there are fewer watchdogs for the public's interest.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser Is Cutting More News Staff Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Star-Advertiser Is Cutting More News Staff

At least four editorial staff members have accepted a buyout.

Photo Shoot At Iolani Palace Blurs Line Between Hawaiian Royalty And Real Estate David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Photo Shoot At Iolani Palace Blurs Line Between Hawaiian Royalty And Real Estate

The state determines legal and culturally appropriate uses of the historic site.

The Winds Of Change May Be Starting To Blow In An Otherwise ‘Dark Time’ Flickr: Chris Yarzab

The Winds Of Change May Be Starting To Blow In An Otherwise ‘Dark Time’

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he is embracing a new era of public openness in government, a welcome change from his secretive predecessor.

Federal Judge Grants Broad Order Protecting A Honolulu Reporter Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Judge Grants Broad Order Protecting A Honolulu Reporter

The ruling means Hawaii News Now reporter Lynn Kawano cannot be forced to cooperate with Maui County for reporting on a former Maui County police officer.
Investigative Reporter May Have To Testify Despite Journalist Privilege Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Investigative Reporter May Have To Testify Despite Journalist Privilege

A federal judge said Hawaii News Now's Lynn Kawano did not waive her privilege when reporting about a Maui police officer accused of sexual misconduct.
From A Sleepy Surf Shop To A Muckraking Mag: One Woman’s North Shore Odyssey Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2022

From A Sleepy Surf Shop To A Muckraking Mag: One Woman’s North Shore Odyssey

Longtime resident Karen Gallagher, who once owned a legendary surf shop at Sunset Beach, brings an old school mindset to her entrepreneurial pursuits.
Chad Blair: Why I’m Sticking With Twitter — For Now Screenshot/2022

Chad Blair: Why I’m Sticking With Twitter — For Now

Elon Musk has messed things up royally, but the social media platform remains a tool for some journalists.