Honolulu Civil Beat

Honolulu Civil Beat

@CivilBeat

Hawaii's award-winning investigative journalism. Send tips to 📧[email protected]

Honolulu, HI https://civilbeat.org/ Joined 2010-01-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

61,364

Followers

4,554

Following

49,558

Tweets

7.4

Avg Engagement

1,093

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @CivilBeat's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2010-01-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Honolulu, HI

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.2
  • Followers Analyzed:9,998

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The average engagement per tweet is moderate, with a focus on likes and retweets. The account's verified status and consistent posting suggest a reliable source of information.

4.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

13,475

Total Likes

10,437

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

8

75th Percentile

782

Top Tweet

0.12

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

86.2%

Original

0.8%

Replies

13.1%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

98.7%

With Links

88.2%

With #Tags

67.7%

With @Mentions

1.3%

With Emojis

183

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

83.8%

Weekday Posts

16.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#hinews (2800) #opinion (597) #hawaii (265) #hielections (217) #candidateqa (135) #hilegislature (124) #editorial (88) #breaking (75) #maui (43) #cartoon (31)

Most Mentioned

@christinajedra (280) @civilbeat (193) @kevindayton808 (157) @pauladobbyn (132) @cassieordonio (123) @stewartyerton (122) @marinastarleaf (120) @nickgrube (111) @chadblaircb (106) @ahofschneider (98)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,800 (86%)
Replies 25 (1%)
Retweets 425 (13%)
Quote Tweets 0 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 425 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,998 followers

The primary audience is likely residents of Hawaii, with an interest in local news and environmental issues. The account also attracts followers interested in cultural and linguistic preservation efforts.

Average

Audience Quality

30.4%

Suspicion Index

41.9%

Low-Quality %

9

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

49.0%

Empty Bio

44.2%

<10 Tweets

9.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

57.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

85.1%

No URL

34.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

19,700,352

Total Potential Reach

9

Median Follower Reach

84

75th Percentile Reach

5.5%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

37.6%

Creators

3,759 accounts

18.2%

Consumers

1,822 accounts

44.2%

Dormant

4,417 accounts

101

Verified Followers

1.01% of total

7.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Honolulu, HI (555) Hawaii, USA (266) Hawaii (131) United States (102) Honolulu (63) Honolulu, Hawaii (59) Los Angeles, CA (41) Washington, DC (39) Kailua, HI (37) Hilo, HI (34)

101

Verified Followers

1.01% of total

1,203

Protected Accounts

12.03% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,075,068 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@peoplesearches 317,517 Investigator MissingPersons, LawEnforcement, Trafficking
@USPacificFleet 306,084 Military Navy, Pacific, Fleet
@davenewworld_2 289,161 Reporter Racism, Reporting, Media
@Lowkey0nline 153,316 Podcaster Podcast, News, Contact
@RealJtHolmes 144,381 Entrepreneur Fashion, Music, Arizona
@publicintegrity 127,067 Journalism Investigative journalism, Nonprofit organization, News reporting
@UMO 114,149 - -
@JohnjayVanEs 110,906 Radio Host Family, Radio, Philanthropy
@JimLaPorta 89,660 Reporter Investigative reporting, Military, USMC

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

hawaii (408) love (300) life (267) world (125) aloha (115) sheher (110) living (107) family (101) mom (101) lover (96)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (15) #bitcoin (12) #resist (12) #hawaii (10) #1 (8) #blacklivesmatter (7) #shutdownredhill (6) #aloha (4) #maui (3) #standwithukraine (3)

5,105

Followers With Bio

4,895

Followers Without Bio

51.05%

% With Bio

48.95%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

2,223

Combined Engagement

233

Total Likes

1,990

Total Retweets

445

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Environmental Issues Investigative Journalism Cultural Preservation Public Health Local Governance
Honolulu Civil Beat
@CivilBeat

RT @ChristinaJedra: NEW: @CivilBeat obtained exclusive photos and videos of the November fuel leak at Red Hill that contaminated the drinking water of military families, sickening hundreds. Watching fuel flooding a tunnel that is 380 ft from the drinking water source took my br

2022-07-05
Retweets: 782 Likes: 0 Engagement: 782
Honolulu Civil Beat
@CivilBeat

RT @ThomasHeatonCB: World War II still kills people in the Solomon Islands, as they go about their everyday lives. They could be cooking, fishing, planting or harvesting on their farms. Researchers estimate 20 are killed and maimed by US and Japanese bombs annually. Take 13-yea

2022-11-21
Retweets: 519 Likes: 0 Engagement: 519
Honolulu Civil Beat
@CivilBeat

The decision to take the state to court sets up a possible showdown over the World War II-era fuel tank farm that is at the center of a water contamination crisis. https://t.co/JryOu8QvTe @ChristinaJedra #HInews

2022-02-03
Retweets: 125 Likes: 233 Engagement: 358
Honolulu Civil Beat
@CivilBeat

RT @ChristinaJedra: Today, May 6, is the anniversary of a major fuel leak at the Navy's Red Hill fuel facility in Honolulu which contaminated the area's drinking water. The Navy initially said the leak was 1,000 gallons. Months later, they said it was 1,600. Later it was 19,00

2022-05-06
Retweets: 297 Likes: 0 Engagement: 297
Honolulu Civil Beat
@CivilBeat

RT @ChristinaJedra: Hawaii's health department *literally* just fined the Navy nearly $9 million for this shit... and it happened again 💩 https://t.co/PjX5xWp09D

2022-09-30
Retweets: 267 Likes: 0 Engagement: 267

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently covers environmental and public health issues, indicating a focus on local impact and policy. It uses hashtags and links to drive traffic and emphasize key stories. The content often highlights Hawaii-specific issues, suggesting a strong regional focus.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 61,364
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @CivilBeat reveals an growing Twitter presence with 61,364 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 7.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025