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Courtney Teague

Courtney Teague is the Director of Audience at Civil Beat. She is the editor of Civil Beat’s newsletters, including the Morning Beat, and builds digital audiences across multiple platforms.

She holds degrees in English and philosophy from the University of Hawaii Manoa, where she caught the journalism bug as an editor of her college newspaper, Ka Leo O Hawaii. Her first job in journalism was at Civil Beat, where she covered a variety of topics including state government and education as an intern and fellow.

Courtney’s reporting has since appeared in newspapers big and small across the world but she’s especially proud of the recipes and cooking tutorials she shares through her food blog, Feed the Soul.

Questions? Drop her a line at . Don’t be shy!

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Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Civil Beat’s Maui Fire Coverage Earns Community Champion Award

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The recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News follows a nod from the Pulitzer committee.

Letters To Lahaina: Read Tributes From Readers Like You

Letters To Lahaina: Read Tributes From Readers Like You

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Read open letters to the historic town from those who cherished it most.

We’re Sharing The First Batch Of Your Letters To Lahaina

We’re Sharing The First Batch Of Your Letters To Lahaina

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Civil Beat is still collecting submissions as we approach the first anniversary of the Maui fires. Send yours today.

We’re Collecting Letters To Lahaina. Share Yours Today

We’re Collecting Letters To Lahaina. Share Yours Today

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We want to hear reflections on Lahaina from those who cherished it most. Here's how to submit yours.

Here’s A Month-By-Month Look At Some Of Civil Beat’s Top Stories Of 2023

Here’s A Month-By-Month Look At Some Of Civil Beat’s Top Stories Of 2023

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It had been a busy news year even before the tragic August wildfires in West Maui.

Maui Fires: Your Questions Answered Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Fires: Your Questions Answered

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We're answering your FAQs about the Maui fires, recovery efforts and where you can go for help.

Help Maui Fire Victims: Here’s How You Can Donate Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Help Maui Fire Victims: Here’s How You Can Donate

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Thousands have been displaced in Maui after much of Lahaina town was leveled. Here's how you can help.

Resources For Maui Fire Survivors: Where To Get Help Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Resources For Maui Fire Survivors: Where To Get Help

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Not sure where to start looking for help getting back on your feet? Start here.

Your 2023 Maui County Council Guide: Everything You Need To Know Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Your 2023 Maui County Council Guide: Everything You Need To Know

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Here's how you can make your voice heard in local government by attending a council meeting or submitting testimony.