Patti Epler

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

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.

Why Is No One Really Listening To What The Westside Is Saying?

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

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 […]

How Profiling A Candidate For UH President Turned Up A Serious Complaint

Is The Sunshine Law Working For Oahu’s Neighborhood Boards?

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

A lawsuit over the 2018 mistaken emergency alert has finally been settled.