Civil Beat Staff Photographer

Kevin Fujii

Kevin Fujii is a staff photographer for Civil Beat.

Previously, Kevin worked for The Seattle Times, Houston Chronicle and Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram newspapers. Kevin was a general assignment photographer shooting for every section of the newspaper, but specialized in sports and food photography. In 2010 Kevin led The Seattle Times photography staff to win the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News.

Kevin is a four-time Olympic Games photographer and covered other high-profile sporting events including the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup, Final Four and NCAA Bowl Championship Games.

Kevin and his rescue Catahoula Leopard dog Monty have relocated from the mainland to be closer to 驶ohana. He is still getting used to saying his surname with an extra 鈥渋鈥 instead of pronouncing it like the film.

You can reach Kevin at kfujii@civilbeat.org

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning

Scenes from another surfing competition, a horse therapy session and an informal memorial for a fallen firefighter.

Shootz! Scenes Of Recovery, Sea Life And An Inauguration Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! Scenes Of Recovery, Sea Life And An Inauguration

Rick Blangiardi re-ups for another term as Honolulu mayor.

Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki

Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.

Shootz! Foraging For Holiday Eats And Other Treats For The Eyes Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Foraging For Holiday Eats And Other Treats For The Eyes

Carolers, therapy dogs, martial artists and the arrival of winter swells on the North Shore.

Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week

Annual festivities light up the pre-dawn sky in Honolulu, and hearing-impaired kids get a treat.

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade

Exquisite scenes from Cirque Du Soleil, an airport sunset and the North Shore surf.

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King

Catching the tradewinds, police promotions, lighting up Honolulu Hale and promoting a proposed empty homes tax.

Shootz! Autumn Scenes Of Veterans Day,  Persimmons And Holiday Preparations Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Autumn Scenes Of Veterans Day, Persimmons And Holiday Preparations

Service members were honored by Native Hawaiian dancers, a flyover and a parade that included young ukulele players.

Shootz! The Long Wait To Vote And Other Election Scenes David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! The Long Wait To Vote And Other Election Scenes

Plenty of people were looking to cast ballots the old-fashioned way as long lines snaked around the only two Election Day voting centers on Oahu.