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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: The State Art Museum Gets Rebranded As Capitol Modern David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: The State Art Museum Gets Rebranded As Capitol Modern

Critics hate the new name, saying it sounds more fitting for a cocktail lounge or a hotel.

Denby Fawcett: This Oahu Farm Found A Way To Use Trees Cut To Make Way For Rail Courtesy: Hanakehau Learning Farm

Denby Fawcett: This Oahu Farm Found A Way To Use Trees Cut To Make Way For Rail

But only a few have been repurposed. More than 600 have been cut up into green waste.

Denby Fawcett: The Honolulu Rail Project Has Destroyed Century-Old Shade Trees David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: The Honolulu Rail Project Has Destroyed Century-Old Shade Trees

The Outdoor Circle says many of the 92-year-old trees were supposed to be saved.

Denby Fawcett: Why Some Maui Fire Victims Will Never Be Found David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: Why Some Maui Fire Victims Will Never Be Found

The sorrow of Lahaina is families and friends' uncertainty as they wait for official word about missing loved ones that may never come..

Denby Fawcett: Show Respect For Lahaina By Restoring Its Once Lush Wetlands Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Show Respect For Lahaina By Restoring Its Once Lush Wetlands

It is too early to focus on rebuilding, but cultural advocates already see an opportunity to return to a Lahaina of the past.

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs A Zero Tolerance Policy For Illegal Monster Houses Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs A Zero Tolerance Policy For Illegal Monster Houses

Many residents want the City Council to pass Bill 44, which would give officials stronger tools to punish homebuilders who submit false plans to get permits.

Denby Fawcett: The Poor Condition Of Queen Liliuokalani’s Flag Mars Historic Homecoming Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: The Poor Condition Of Queen Liliuokalani’s Flag Mars Historic Homecoming

The royal standard that flew over the Hawaiian queen's home the day she was overthrown was shown to the public for the first time in 130 years.

Denby Fawcett: Hey Chatbot. Should We Be Worried About AI? Getty Images/iStockphoto/KanawatTH

Denby Fawcett: Hey Chatbot. Should We Be Worried About AI?

Artificial intelligence technology is getting exponentially smarter. It's time to study its powers and perils as it enters every aspect of our lives.

Denby Fawcett: Diamond Head’s Reservation System Has Led To Fewer Rescues On The Trail John Hill/Civil Beat/2022

Denby Fawcett: Diamond Head’s Reservation System Has Led To Fewer Rescues On The Trail

While booking a slot online, tourists also get a warning about the challenges of hiking up the crater in an effort to better prepare them.