Denby Fawcett

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

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

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

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.

Two YWCA members trying to save the downtown YWCA’s Health and Wellness Program have been expelled from the organization.

The controversy over plans for a commercial luau in Kapiolani Park is part of a larger clash between Native Hawaiian groups and city officials over where shows can be held.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Proposals to transform Hawaii’s current zoning laws would not even guarantee cheaper housing.

The state has hired private security to defuse encounters between workers and people camping nearby.

Hawaii already faces many serious problems including a housing crisis and the aftermath of the Maui fires. Why add to the problems?