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Friday, June 2, 2023 · 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. · Palikū Theatre - Windward Community College

Hawaii Storytellers: Where I Live – Windward Oahu

This Windward Oahu storytelling event will feature community members from Koolaupoko and take place at Palikū Theater on the campus of Windward Community College.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the storytellers will begin at 7 p.m. Come when doors open to enjoy interactive activities, food and music.

Featured Storytellers:

Kuʻulani Keohokalole (Miyashiro) – Founder of People Strategies Hawaii

Mahealani Cypher – Cultural Consultant, board member of Koʻolau Foundation

Taurie Kinoshita – Director, playwright and teacher at Windward Community College

Keliʻi Kotubetey – Assistant Executive Director at Paepae o He`eia

Liko Hoe – Owner, Waiahole Poi Factory

Register now to save your seat.

 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · Hawaii Public Libraries - Various Locations

Civil Beat “Pop-Up” Newsrooms

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of various Hawaii State Public Libraries across the state.

Come and learn more about how we do our jobs and talk to us about what stories you think need to be covered.

Find more details about this project and watch some videos from community members here.

Here’s where we’ll be:

Wednesday, May 31 – Kaimuki Public Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14 – Laupahoehoe Public Library, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, June 26 – Lihue Public Library, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 12 – Mililani Public Library, 12 p.m.-7p.m.

 

New popups are added frequently so be sure to check back soon!

If you’d like to reach us ahead of a visit or arrange for one in your town, please email membership@civilbeat.org.

 

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. · Hawaii State Capitol Room 309

Civil Cafe: Legislative Wrap Up

Civil Cafe Legislative Wrap Up Event on Wednesday, May 3 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Capitol in Room 309.

This Civil Cafe will take place in-person at the Hawaii State Capitol in room 309 (changed from 329).  If you’re not able to join us, register to receive the post-event recording.

Featured Panelists:

Representative Dee Morikawa – House District 17, Majority Floor Leader

Representative Nadine Nakamura – House District 15, House Majority Leader

Senator Chris Lee – Senate District 25, Senate Assistant Majority Whip

Click here to register or receive the recording.

Friday, April 21, 2023 · 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. · Ka Waiwai Moiliili - 1110 University Ave.

Taste Of Tourism: Can The Visitor Industry Transform Hawaiʻi’s Food System?

Civil Beat Event, "Taste of Tourism: Can The Visitor Industry Transform Hawaii's Food System?" on Friday, April 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ka Waiwai Moiliili. Register at https://tasteoftourism.eventbrite.comPresented by The Hawaiʻi Institute for Sustainable Community Food Systems at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, Honolulu Civil Beat, UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series, and Waiwai Collective, this series is meant to generate key opportunities for community dialogue among a diverse audience, aiming to achieve a healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable food system for Hawaiʻi.

Featured Speakers:

Dexter Kishida, Food Security & Sustainability Program Manager, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resilience, City & County of Honolulu.

Pomai Weigert, AgBusiness Consultant with GoFarm Hawaii, and advisor for the Hawaii Agritourism Association.

Stewart Yerton, Reporter, Honolulu Civil Beat

Register here to attend in-person or receive the recording.

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. · Ka Waiwai Moiliili - 1110 University Ave.

Animal Agriculture: By Whom, for Whom, and at What Cost?

Presented by The Hawaiʻi Institute for Sustainable Community Food Systems at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, Honolulu Civil Beat, UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series, and Waiwai Collective, this series is meant to generate key opportunities for community dialogue among a diverse audience, aiming to achieve a healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable food system for Hawaiʻi.

Featured Speakers:

Chad Buck, Owner/CEO, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance & Big Island Dairy

Thomas Heaton, Reporter, Honolulu Civil Beat

 

Register here to attend live or to receive the recording.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. · Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium

Civil Cafe: The Sunshine Bills

This year we are focusing on ethics and anti-corruption efforts in our special commentary series, “Let The Sunshine In.” We’ve even created a Sunshine Tracker for about 200 bills aimed at holding state officials and lobbyists more accountable to the public.

We invite you to join Civil Beat for an in-person discussion on Wednesday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium.

Civil Beat Politics and Opinion Editor Chad Blair will be joined by Rep. David Tarnas (more to be announced) to discuss the progress of the bills that were introduced this year in efforts to increase government transparency.

Register to attend in-person or to receive the recording.

Friday, March 3, 2023 · 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. · Ka Waiwai - 1110 Waialae Ave. Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96826

Hawaii Storytellers: The Generations

Graphic for Hawaii Storytellers The GenerationsWe invite you to join us on Friday, March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ka Waiwai in Moiliili to enjoy stories told by different generations.

Doors open at 5:30 for interactive activities and the storytellers will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Featured Storytellers:

  • Kealoha Kelekolio – Baby Boom Generation: Cultural educator and storyteller
  • Eduardo Hernandez – Generation X: Major Gifts Manager at Honolulu Civil Beat
  • Nick Yee (dj mr.nick) – Millennial: Program Director and Host of Bridging the Gap at Hawaii Public Radio
  • Lauren Teruya – Generation Z: Miss Hawaii 2022
  • Jeju Ahn-Miles – Generation Alpha

Register here to attend or receive the recording

Friday, February 24, 2023 · 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. · da Shop Warehouse - 3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

Conversation And Coffee: Prince Kuhio

Come join us for a Friday morning cup of coffee to talk story with Reporter Kirstin Downey about her special reporting project, The Life And Legacy Of Prince Kuhio.

Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

Parking can be found in nearby restaurant lots or on the street. Enter the Warehouse through da Shop: Books and Curiosities, located at 3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816.

Register here to attend in-person. This discussion will not be recorded.

Friday, January 27, 2023 · 5 - 8 p.m. · Ka Waiwai ma Moiliili

Disaster Preparedness & Food System Resilience in Hawaii

Presented by The Hawaiʻi Institute for Sustainable Community Food Systems at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, Honolulu Civil Beat, UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series, and Waiwai Collective, this series is meant to generate key opportunities for community dialogue among a diverse audience, aiming to achieve a healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable food system for Hawaiʻi.

Agenda:

Doors open at 5 p.m. for booths, music and a complimentary pupu. Speakers will start at 6 p.m, followed by an optional post-discussion community forum from 7 – 8 p.m.

Speakers:

David Lopez, Executive Officer of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

Subhashni Raj, PhD, Assistant Professor at UH Mānoa, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Marcel Honoré, Reporter for Honolulu Civil Beat

Click to register in-person or receive the recording.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · 12-1:30 p.m. · Hawaii State Capitol Room 329

Civil Cafe Legislative Preview

As we approach the 2023 Hawaii legislative session, Civil Beat invites you to join us back at the Hawaii State Capitol for a Civil Cafe Legislative Preview discussion with leaders of the House and Senate.

Speaker Scott Saiki and President Ron Kouchi will join Civil Beat’s Politics and Opinion Editor, Chad Blair and Reporter Blaze Lovell to discuss the expectations for the 2023 session.

Submit your questions for the panel here.

More legislative events will be held at the legislature. Save the date for a mid-session update on Wed. March 8 and a wrap-up review on Wed. May 8.

Register here to attend in-person or receive the recording.