Honolulu Civil Beat, a nonprofit online newsroom, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Pyle as its new executive editor-in-chief. Pyle is replacing Patti Epler, who has decided to step down from her role as editor and general manager after 12 award-winning years. Epler will remain on staff as the ideas editor, overseeing Civil Beat’s government accountability, transparency and ethics initiative.
Pyle brings a wealth of experience in investigative journalism and newsroom leadership to Honolulu Civil Beat. Most recently, she served as managing editor for investigations and storytelling at USA TODAY. With over three decades of experience in the field, Pyle has held key leadership positions at several renowned news organizations, including serving as the editor-in-chief at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, where she led investigative journalism initiatives.
The work she has overseen has earned virtually every major journalism recognition, including Goldsmith, George Polk and Scripps Howard awards, as well as a Pulitzer Prize. Her multimedia work also has been honored with ONA Online Journalism Awards, Emmys and Edward R. Murrow awards.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amy Pyle to the Honolulu Civil Beat ohana,” said Mike Mohr, chair of Honolulu Civil Beat’s board of directors. “It’s difficult to replace someone like Patti, but we believe Amy’s extensive background in investigative reporting and proven track record of nurturing impactful journalism aligns perfectly with our mission to serve Hawaii’s communities through in-depth, watchdog reporting.”
Pyle’s appointment comes at a crucial time for local journalism. As Honolulu Civil Beat continues to grow its readership and impact, her leadership will be instrumental in furthering the organization’s commitment to transparency, accountability and community engagement.
“I am honored to join Honolulu Civil Beat and lead its talented and dedicated team of journalists,” said Pyle. “Civil Beat’s track record of hard-hitting watchdog and investigative reporting, and its innovative nonprofit model, make it a beacon for the future of journalism. I look forward to building on its strong foundation and expanding our reach to serve all of Hawaii’s diverse communities.”
Pyle holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Communications from Mills College and a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a passionate advocate for journalism and serves on the board of the Fund for Investigative Journalism, which awards grants to independent journalists and news organizations for investigative stories with high potential for making a difference.
In her most recent role, she has been working remotely from Northern California and is looking forward to being back in a newsroom. Pyle has two grown sons who live in New York City. Her husband, Robert Durell, is an independent photographer.
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