Honolulu Civil Beat

https://www.civilbeat.org
Screenshot of the Honolulu Civil Beat website
Honolulu Civil Beat is a nonprofit newsroom based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2010. The organization produces investigative and public-interest journalism focused on issues affecting Hawaii’s communities. Its coverage includes government, politics, environment, education, housing, and social issues. Honolulu Civil Beat publishes digital reporting, analysis, and community-focused journalism through its online platform.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Honolulu, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2010
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Hawaii

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Economy and finance
Ethnic minorities
Journalism genres:
Graphic novels and comics
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
YouTube

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Pierre Omidyar
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Grants from Google
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants

Why is this profile included?

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