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Update From The Editor: ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ’s Ambitious Plans For 2025

Update From The Editor: ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ’s Ambitious Plans For 2025

Looking forward begins with looking back — and by any measure 2024 was a stellar year for our newsroom. Here’s a glimpse into some of our exciting initiatives for the year ahead.

Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been

Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she’s always made for good copy.

Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award

The recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News follows a nod from the Pulitzer committee.

New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023

New Civil Beat Editor: Stepping Into A Healthy Newsroom That Drives Change

As Civil Beat’s new editor-in-chief, I am committed to reaching wider audiences with journalism that exposes problems – as well as solutions – throughout the state.

Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

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?

Join Us For A Special Public Safety Pop-Up Newsroom In Waianae

Join Us For A Special Public Safety Pop-Up Newsroom In Waianae

Civil Beat reporters and editors will be at the Waianae Public Library on Thursday to talk about crime, public safety and other issues facing the community.

The FBI Continues To Stall On Releasing Hawaii Lawmakers’ Bribery Investigations

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.

Civil Beat: This Leadership Change Brings More Journalistic Firepower To Hawaii Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat: This Leadership Change Brings More Journalistic Firepower To Hawaii

Civil Beat Editor and General Manager is handing over the reins to veteran investigative editor Amy Pyle.

In Other News: A Conversation About A Career In Nonprofit Journalism Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

In Other News: A Conversation About A Career In Nonprofit Journalism

The Institute for Nonprofit News featured Civil Beat’s Mariko Chang in its newsletter last week. We’re sharing it here.