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Denby Fawcett

Denby Fawcett is a longtime 贬补飞补颈驶颈 television and newspaper journalist, who grew up in Honolulu. Her book, is available on Amazon. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views.
Denby Fawcett: These Chairs Started Out As Pearl Harbor Scrap Metal. Some Now Sell For $35,000 Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2024

Denby Fawcett: These Chairs Started Out As Pearl Harbor Scrap Metal. Some Now Sell For $35,000

Walter Lamb started making his distinctive chairs after spotting a huge pile of metal tubing that had been salvaged from ships sunk during the 1941 attack.

Denby Fawcett: I No Like Talk Stink About Tulsi Gabbard AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Denby Fawcett: I No Like Talk Stink About Tulsi Gabbard

The former Hawaii congresswoman keeps stumbling in her search for a political home to give her the clout and credibility she craves.

Denby Fawcett: Good Luck Trying To Find A Working Water Fountain In Honolulu Parks Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2024

Denby Fawcett: Good Luck Trying To Find A Working Water Fountain In Honolulu Parks

Free drinking water must be more accessible to reduce the use of plastic bottles and make sure all residents can stay adequately hydrated.

Denby Fawcett: Homelessness Is Everybody’s Problem, So We All Need to Help David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Denby Fawcett: Homelessness Is Everybody’s Problem, So We All Need to Help

Honolulu appears headed for a new round of sweeps but the mayor says he鈥檒l have places for the homeless to go.

Denby Fawcett: Restoring A Giant Symbol Of Postwar Generosity And Friendship Christine Domhoff photo

Denby Fawcett: Restoring A Giant Symbol Of Postwar Generosity And Friendship

Hawaii鈥檚 historic 鈥淢erci鈥 boxcar was rotting in Ewa until volunteers stepped in to save it.

Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors DLNR photo/2024

Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors

They traditionally clog prime locations with preset rental equipment, but a new law threatens big fines.

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

Denby Fawcett: Mormon Church Plans To Build Dozens Of Rental Units For The Middle-Class In Laie Courtesy: Kirsten Chong/2024

Denby Fawcett: Mormon Church Plans To Build Dozens Of Rental Units For The Middle-Class In Laie

The oceanfront housing project for working families is unusual, but more public input is needed since it may change a longtime rural beach into semi-suburban housing.

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs More Help Evicting Illegal Businesses From Parks Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2024

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs More Help Evicting Illegal Businesses From Parks

The city’s parks department is trying new strategies to keep parks free of commercial activity, but it doesn’t have enough manpower or authority to make a real difference.