Natanya Friedheim
Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu, HI, United States
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Past articles by Natanya:
Veggies Really Are Cheaper In Chinatown
The secret to bargain prices: An alternative network of local suppliers, low overhead, selling out daily and less fussiness about the perfect-shaped fruit or vegetable. → Read More
Cracking Down On People Who Abandon Cars Is Harder Than You Think
A Honolulu City Council member wants to levy a $1,000 fine for people who illegally junk their cars. → Read More
Medicaid Dollars Will Help Hawaii’s Homeless Find Housing
Federal money will be available to help certain Medicaid recipients with the search for housing, but not to pay rent. → Read More
Honolulu Meets Federal Demands On Rail Project
City and rail officials satisfied federal requirements that they spend $44 million in local funds on the project, pursue a public-private partnership and update their financial recovery plan. → Read More
Imam Tries To Build An Oahu Congregation For A Spinoff Islamic Sect
Matiullah Joyia wants to open a mosque, but for now he's looking for followers at swap meets, Starbucks and a women's jail. → Read More
Private Guards Help Keep The Homeless From Camping In Parks
Calling it a success, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is extending a program in which the guards shuttle between nine parks. → Read More
City Ethics Commission Is Investigating Far Fewer Cases Than 2 Years…
Director Jan Yamane, who took over from Chuck Totto, is emphasizing training over investigation in an effort to change the culture. → Read More
Islandwide Homeless Restrictions Approved — But Are They Legal?
A recent federal court ruling has some cities pulling back their bans on homeless people camping in public places. → Read More
Privately Funded, 'Destination' Playground Proposed For Ala Moana…
A nonprofit would oversee building the free, fenced-in site featuring zip lines, fountains, a snack concession and a police office. → Read More
Can Setting Out Tables, Painting Street Murals Transform Honolulu’s Neighborhoods?
A new Honolulu program encourages residents to create do-it-yourself "pop-up" urban design projects to make their communities safer and more walkable. → Read More
A Loss For Tommy Waters Is A Loss For Mayor Caldwell
Incumbent Trevor Ozawa's narrow victory over his challenger blocked the mayor from having a majority of allies on the City Council. → Read More
Ozawa, Waters In Tight Battle For Honolulu City Council Seat
Tommy Waters lost to Honolulu Councilman Trevor Ozawa in 2014 by 41 votes in the race for the same seat. → Read More
Why The State Wants To Build This Ala Moana High-Rise Above A Shelter
Unlike the luxury condo towers rising nearby, all 200 units in the complex would be affordable housing. It's considered a model for future use of state-owned land. → Read More
Two More Condo Towers Proposed Near Ala Moana Center
Developers continue to seek special permits for building near rail stations that allow taller, denser structures. → Read More
Why Are City Lawmakers Involved In This Lobbyist’s Backyard Tiff?
Alicia Maluafiti's dog kennels are upsetting her Ewa Beach neighbors. Now City Council Chair Ernie Martin has introduced a bill that would legalize them. → Read More
The Strange Intersection Of A Rail Deadline And City Council Politics
The incumbent has stalled council bills considered crucial for the project, while the challenger is a close ally of the mayor who leads the charge for rail. → Read More
From Capri Suns To Resumes: Meeting The Needs Of Homeless Young People
A first-of-its-kind program specializes in helping those 18-24 move from the street to independent living. → Read More
This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Going Legit
Residents, who fought off state plans to sweep the camp at the Waianae Boat Harbor, want to create a new self-made village for up to 300 homeless people. → Read More
These Two City Council Candidates Are Political Worlds Apart
In the shadow of Honolulu rail, one envisions a future built around train stations. The other wants to rein in runaway rail spending. → Read More
Why The Hawaii Elections Office Doesn't Do More To Encourage Voting
Federal voter-education dollars can't be used to promote voting, and state elections officials say it's not their job anyway. → Read More