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:

Tuesday, September 26 – Makawao Public Library, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 17 – Waimea Public Library, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25 – Hawaii Kai Public Library, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday, October 30 – Wailuku Public Library, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 13 – Le Jardin Academy, 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m (Students and Faculty only)  and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m (Public).

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.

Join Civil Beat’s fire panel to learn more about how and why wildfires have taken hold of Hawaii’s landscape – and how to prevent the worst-case scenario where you live. In light of the Aug. 8 fires that swept across Maui, including the tragic events in Lahaina, Civil Beat reporter Thomas Heaton will be joined by three panelists who have been dealing with wildfire for years. They will share tips, tools and understanding accumulated over their collective decades working in academics, in the community and on the frontline.

Featured Panelists:

Clay Trauernicht – Ecosystems and Fire Specialist at The University of Hawaii at Manoa

Elizabeth Pickett – Co-Executive Director at The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization

Shermaih “Bulla” Iaea – Owner at Makaha Aqua Farms and Retired Firefighter for City and County of Ho

nolulu

This virtual event will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers, including those who cannot make it live. Transcripts will be available by request following the event. A link to join the event will be sent on the morning of the discussion.

Register here to attend this virtual event.

This storytelling event will feature community members from the island of Maui and will take place at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. The event will be hosted by Civil Beat’s very own Director of Philanthropy, Mariko Chang

We will begin our event at 5:00 p.m. where you may register, participate in interactive activities and pre-purchase items at the concession stand. The doors will open for seating at 5:30 p.m. and the storytellers will begin at 6:00 p.m. 

Featured Storytellers:

Malika Dudley –KITV4 Meterologist & Host of the Communification Podcast

Lance D. Collins – Attorney & Filmmaker

Kainoa Horcajo – Cultural Consultant, Writer, Actor, Farmer & Community Servant

Archie Kalepa – Ocean Sport Pioneer, Former Head of Maui Ocean Rescue and Safety & Recipient of the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame Award.

Madame Donut – Owner of Donut Dynamite!

Register now to save your seat.

If you enjoy Civil Beat’s columns then this is your chance to chat with a few of the column writers. Each of them will share about their current coverage followed by open questions and discussion.

Featured Columnists:

• Denby Fawcett
• Neal Milner
• Catherine Toth Fox
• Naka Nathaniel
• Ben Lowenthal
• Jonathan Okamura
• Eric Stinton

Other Civil Beat reporters, editors and staff members will be in attendance as well so come to mingle and learn more about what Civil Beat is working on.

Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided.

Limited spaces available.

Click here to reserve your spot. 

Join us for an opportunity to learn more about Civil Beat and share what issues you’d like to see more reporting coverage on.

Complimentary coffee and light snacks will be provided.

Parking is available on the street around the neighborhood and at nearby parking lots.

Register here to attend.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.