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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.
Maui County Alleges This TV News Reporter Crossed A Line In Covering A Case Of Police Misconduct Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022

Maui County Alleges This TV News Reporter Crossed A Line In Covering A Case Of Police Misconduct

Maui County has subpoenaed Hawaii News Now's chief investigative reporter Lynn Kawano as part of a case involving a former police officer previously convicted of a child sex offense.
Civil Beat’s Next Pop-Up Newsroom Will Be In Hilo

Civil Beat’s Next Pop-Up Newsroom Will Be In Hilo

Join our newsroom staff at the Hilo Public Library on Thursday.
Labor Dispute Spurs Media Union To File Complaint Against The Maui News Courtesy: Wendy Isbell/2022

Labor Dispute Spurs Media Union To File Complaint Against The Maui News

The unfair labor practices claim alleges that union members were not allowed to observe contract talks.
Stop Or I’ll Shoot — Or Maybe Not. Media Training Shows Pressures Police Officers Face Hawaii News Now/2022

Stop Or I’ll Shoot — Or Maybe Not. Media Training Shows Pressures Police Officers Face

Our intrepid reporter learned a lot about what it's like to shoot a person and be shot at in an enlightening session put on by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Bill Would Allow Government Agencies To Reduce Their Newspaper Advertising Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Bill Would Allow Government Agencies To Reduce Their Newspaper Advertising

The measure would allow state and county governments to publish certain public notices on their web sites.