Honolulu Civil Beat launched a quarterly news literacy series in partnership with HSPLS aimed at empowering you to become active and informed consumers of information.

This program unpacks the challenges reporters face to produce a timely and accurate story. Learn about the demands placed on journalists and why mistakes happen. How do we maintain traditional journalism values in the current, non-stop media landscape?

Panelists:

Jim Simon, Managing Editor at Honolulu Civil Beat (moderator)

Bill Dorman, News Director at Hawaii Public Radio

Catherine Cruz, Reporter at KITV Island News

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library (10 days for Oahu; 15 days for neighbor islands) in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.