Patti Epler

County Council candidates on Maui and Kauai will be available to answer questions and meet voters at two election-focused pop-up newsrooms scheduled for this week. Both sessions will be hosted by Civil Beat politics editor Chad Blair who will be talking to candidates about key issues on each island. You’ll also be able to submit […]

Civil Beat recently asked hundreds of Maui residents a number of questions about policies and confidence in county leaders.

Candidates for House District 39 will answer questions from Civil Beat reporter Blaze Lovell at the next pop-up newsroom aimed at giving voters more information about the people running for office in their area. The district, which takes in a large area covering Royal Kunia, Waipahu and Makakilo among other communities, is seeing a re-match […]

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.

Civil Beat has been trying to get the investigative files on public officials convicted of bribery for more than a year.

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

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Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting

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