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Denby Fawcett
![Denby Fawcett: I No Like Talk Stink About Tulsi Gabbard](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/26082949/AP24239664411496-300x200.jpg)
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](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/26134040/IMG_7792-300x225.jpg)
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](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/03/25120015/240325-dc-Homeless-Camps-5969-400x300.jpg)
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’ll have places for the homeless to go.
![Denby Fawcett: Restoring A Giant Symbol Of Postwar Generosity And Friendship](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/12114748/0-1-2-300x202.jpg)
Denby Fawcett: Restoring A Giant Symbol Of Postwar Generosity And Friendship
Hawaii’s historic “Merci” boxcar was rotting in Ewa until volunteers stepped in to save it.
![Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/02091801/IMG_2846-400x267.jpg)
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](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/15125332/Screenshot-2024-07-14-at-10.34.35 PM-400x394.png)
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](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/15130422/laie-e1721084824513-400x301.jpg)
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](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/08152854/yoga-400x300.jpeg)
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.
![Denby Fawcett: City Pays For Team of Aloha Ambassadors To Make Waikiki Safer At Night](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/01141042/Trevor-Abarzua-Talking-to-an-Ambassador-2-400x267.jpg)
Denby Fawcett: City Pays For Team of Aloha Ambassadors To Make Waikiki Safer At Night
An armed robbery against Japanese tourists has prompted the consul general of Japan here to caution visitors.