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Richard Wiens
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News Editor, Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu
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Current Events , Life Events , Human Interest
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By Richard Wiens Verified| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified Hundreds of measures hurtle toward the black hole of conference committee that waits at the end of every ridiculously short session. Solution? Full-time Legislature. Here we go again. It’s that time of year when senators and representatives work together on hundreds of bills that have passed both chambers to resolve differences resulting from amendments. Sounds almost idyllic from a public policy perspective, right?
By Beth Fukumoto, Richard Wiens Verified| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified Commentary Hawaiʻi can count on the federal government for very little with certainty right now. Hawaiʻi can count on the federal government for very little with certainty right now. I planned to write about how the Legislature will manage the ever-increasing possibility that President Donald Trump will dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
By Denby Fawcett, Richard Wiens Verified| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified A rally at the State Capitol and surprise criticism from the master of ceremonies during an event honoring Vietnam veterans are examples of growing unrest. The anti-Trump movement has taken some new turns. As life gets grimmer, some of Donald Trumpʻs critics are getting funnier with protest signs that portray the president and Elon Musk as fools.
Company Info
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.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Founded: 2010