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Civil Beat Corrections Policy

Civil Beat Corrections Policy

Transparency and truth. Those are our commitments. Our policy on how to handle corrections is central to both.

14 Civil Beat Stories That Made A Difference In 2019

14 Civil Beat Stories That Made A Difference In 2019

These standout stories deserve another read.

Why Civil Beat Fought For Teacher Discipline Records Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Why Civil Beat Fought For Teacher Discipline Records

It’s important that the public know and understand how the state Department of Education handles teacher misconduct especially when it involves vulnerable children.

Our Neighborhood Haiku Poetry Contest Is Off To Great Start

Our Neighborhood Haiku Poetry Contest Is Off To Great Start

Readers from more than 50 ZIP codes throughout Hawaii have shared their five-line poems about where they live.

Why We Asked The Hawaii Supreme Court To Take Up The Case Of HPD Sgt. Darren Cachola

Why We Asked The Hawaii Supreme Court To Take Up The Case Of HPD Sgt. Darren Cachola

A judge found significant public interest in the case of the fired then re-instated cop. But the records still haven’t been released.

Civil Beat Investigation Ripples Beyond Hawaii April Estrellon/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Investigation Ripples Beyond Hawaii

Our 2018 investigation has gotten renewed attention after an Arizona attorney was charged with multiple felonies for his role arranging adoptions of Marshallese babies.

What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice

What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice

Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section.

You Think Your Job Is Stressful? At Least You’re Not Me Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

You Think Your Job Is Stressful? At Least You’re Not Me

Journalists have tough jobs, but there are ways to ease the burden as we report our way through the Trump years.

Our New Audio Reporter Brings Her Passion For The Environment To Hawaii

Our New Audio Reporter Brings Her Passion For The Environment To Hawaii

Claire Caulfield will tackle reader questions about the environment for Civil Beat鈥檚 newest podcast.

Fit To Print? State’s Mauna Kea Press Conferences Raise The Question Of What’s News Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Fit To Print? State’s Mauna Kea Press Conferences Raise The Question Of What’s News

Government institutions have the inside scoop, but that doesn’t mean the media should always bite.