The details behind bribery convictions of two Hawaiʻi lawmakers are vital to restoring the public’s confidence in the integrity of our political system.
Behind The Story
This regular column explains our thinking on stories and news practices at Civil Beat. It’s part of our news literacy initiative, “Understanding The News.“
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Civil Beat: How Profiling A Candidate For UH President Turned Up A Serious Complaint
Wendy Hensel says Civil Beat got the facts wrong about a law professor’s accusations. But what she’s not telling you is how the professor came to file the complaint in the first place.
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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?
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The FBI Continues To Stall On Releasing Hawaii Lawmakers’ Bribery Investigations
Civil Beat has been trying to get the investigative files on public officials convicted of bribery for more than a year.
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What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice
Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section. Here’s how to do it and what to keep in mind.
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If Electronic Monitoring Is Going To Expand In Hawaii, There Needs To Be Better Public Data
We don’t know much about how electronic monitoring operates in the state and the raw numbers are only part of the story.
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A Civil Beat Reporter Stumbled On Boxes Of Hawaii Letters Stored Away, Unseen, Since The 1800s
The fragile and fragmented records of sailors, travelers and other adventurers who died in Hawaii are the basis for our new series.
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Civil Beat Could Take To The Airwaves. Tell Us — And The FCC — What You Think
We’re constantly looking for ways to get people engaged with the community.
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Civil Beat: Our Maui Fire Coverage Is Just Beginning
We are staffing up on Maui and creating a permanent bureau that will remain deeply committed to the community and all it faces going forward.