Our focus is on investigative and watchdog journalism, in-depth enterprise reporting, analysis and commentary that gives readers a broad view on issues of importance to the community.

The philanthropic gift that Pierre Omidyar gave to create Civil Beat in 2010 began a unique opportunity for Hawaii to develop a non-commercial media platform whose mission it is to inform and educate Hawaii residents so they can make good decisions about vital issues.

Civil Beat has quickly become one of the most respected news sites in Hawaii. Our journalists have won dozens of state, regional and national awards and Civil Beat has been named the best news website in Hawaii for the past five years by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Civil Beat also hopes to foster community discussion by providing a place where citizens can debate important issues in a civil manner, free from cheap shots and personal swipes. We do that through encouraging a wide variety of reader-submitted Community Voices, public events and through our integrated Civil Comments platform.

News & Journalism

Honolulu Civil Beat

Pierre Omidyar

Patti Epler

Ben Nishimoto

The Editorial Team at Honolulu Civil Beat is responsible for producing high-quality investigative and enterprise journalism that informs and engages the Hawaii community. Comprising reporters, editors, and columnists, the team investigates critical local issues, curates opinion pieces, and fosters civil discussions through community contributions. Their commitment to accurate, thoughtful reporting helps empower residents to make informed decisions on vital matters impacting their lives.

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