Columnist

Denby Fawcett

Denby Fawcett is a longtime Hawaii television and newspaper journalist, who grew up in Honolulu. Her book, Secrets of Diamond Head: A History and Trail Guide is available on Amazon. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views.
Denby Fawcett: Fresh Flower Lei Are Becoming ‘Crazy Expensive’ Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: Fresh Flower Lei Are Becoming ‘Crazy Expensive’

Flower and labor shortages have forced businesses to increase the prices of lei, the enduring symbol of love in Hawaii.

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole

Swimmers have been left paralyzed after accidents at the popular Diamond Head bathing spot.

Denby Fawcett: Tighter Regulation Of Vaping In Hawaii No Longer Just A Pipe Dream Courtesy Hawaii Public Health Initiative

Denby Fawcett: Tighter Regulation Of Vaping In Hawaii No Longer Just A Pipe Dream

Hawaii youth have been heavily involved in raising awareness about the risks of vaping and the marketing that targets kids.

Denby Fawcett: Who Can Afford ‘Affordable Housing’ In Hawaii? Certainly Not Low-Income Families Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Who Can Afford ‘Affordable Housing’ In Hawaii? Certainly Not Low-Income Families

Hawaii needs to find a way to provide more units for low-income families or the homeless crisis will get worse.

Denby Fawcett: The Everyday Items We Should Preserve To Commemorate Getting Through Covid Courtesy: Denby Fawcett

Denby Fawcett: The Everyday Items We Should Preserve To Commemorate Getting Through Covid

Yoga mats, sweatpants, face masks and photos were all part of our survival strategies.

Denby Fawcett: Queen Liliuokalani’s Royal Standard Will Be Returned To Hawaii Thanks To A $60,000 Deal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Denby Fawcett: Queen Liliuokalani’s Royal Standard Will Be Returned To Hawaii Thanks To A $60,000 Deal

Hawaii's state archivist will bring the flag home and documents of the man who led the military forces to dethrone the queen.

Denby Fawcett: Looking For A Running Track To Exercise? Good Luck Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: Looking For A Running Track To Exercise? Good Luck

Personal safety is one reason people prefer to use school tracks, but also the reason they are being closed.