Hawaii News.com
Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesEnglishFounded in 2002 as one of the state's first online-only news outlets, this publication provides an alternative perspective on local politics, government accountability, and business affairs in Honolulu. Its investigative editorial focus serves as a digital watchdog for residents seeking in-depth coverage beyond the reach of traditional print media.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN HONOLULU
Following a major 2010 merger of two rival dailies, the Hawaiian capital operates as a single-daily print market supported by a growing non-profit digital news sector. The Honolulu Star Advertiser stands as the dominant daily publication, having absorbed the legacy Honolulu Advertiser to achieve widespread circulation across the islands. Investigative reporting is heavily driven by Honolulu Civil Beat, an online-only operation, while Pacific Business News delivers weekly corporate and economic coverage for local professionals. Paperboy lists 9 newspapers in Honolulu.
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