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Former NYT Top Editor Dean Baquet Talks Journalism In Hawaii And Beyond David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Former NYT Top Editor Dean Baquet Talks Journalism In Hawaii And Beyond

Dean Baquet joined Civil Beat to talk about his storied career and our collaboration on an investigation into Hawaii’s pay-to-play culture.

Join Civil Beat Journalists As They Grill Political Candidates

Join Civil Beat Journalists As They Grill Political Candidates

We have events planned in Kapolei, Haleiwa and Kakaako.

Don’t Give Up On Hawaii Elections. Your Vote Does Matter Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024

Don’t Give Up On Hawaii Elections. Your Vote Does Matter

Civil Beat hopes to spotlight candidates — newcomers or incumbents — who will work to make government accountable to the public.

New Contest! Win $500 And A Gig As A Regular Civil Beat Political Cartoonist John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

New Contest! Win $500 And A Gig As A Regular Civil Beat Political Cartoonist

Enter our contest where you can win fabulous prizes and possibly a regular stint as a political cartoonist.

Civil Beat Named Pulitzer Finalist For Maui Fire Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat Named Pulitzer Finalist For Maui Fire Coverage

Our news outlet has been reporting on the Maui fires and their impact on the entire state since Day 1.

Civil Beat Will Be In Haleiwa On Friday April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2024

Civil Beat Will Be In Haleiwa On Friday

Our next pop-up newsroom will be in the North Shore community.

Civil Beat Wins National Award For Maui Fire Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat Wins National Award For Maui Fire Coverage

The National Headliner contest is one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism competitions.

UH Journalism Students Are Back On The Legislative Beat Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

UH Journalism Students Are Back On The Legislative Beat

University of Hawaii students are getting on the job training by reporting on the Legislature.

The Civil Beat Law Center Is Now The Public First Law Center Screenshot/2024

The Civil Beat Law Center Is Now The Public First Law Center

The public interest law firm has changed its name and revamped its website.