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  Buckle Up, The Legislature's Frenzied Final Act Is About To Begin

  By Richard Wiens Verified

  Apr. 13, 2025

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  Beth Fukumoto: State Budget-Writers Are In Survival Mode

  By Beth Fukumoto, Richard Wiens Verified

  Apr. 10, 2025

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  Denby Fawcett: Trump Protests Evolve With Bigger Events, Individual Acts

  By Denby Fawcett, Richard Wiens Verified

  Apr. 08, 2025

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Honolulu Civil Beat

Honolulu Civil Beat is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2010 by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching. Initially a subscription-based digital news platform, it transitioned to a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2016 to enhance accessibility and reach a wider audience in Hawaii. The organization is supported by the Omidyar ʻOhana Fund and various donations. Civil Beat specializes in investigative journalism, providing in-depth reporting on critical local issues. It engages the community through events and initiatives, including public records requests that promote transparency in government. The organization also focuses on enterprise reporting and data journalism, contributing to its reputation for accountability. As a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, Civil Beat is committed to sustainable journalism practices and fostering civic engagement in Hawaii.