A recent federal court ruling has some cities pulling back their bans on homeless people camping in public places.
Natanya Friedheim
Natanya Friedheim was a reporter at Civil Beat. She covered city government, general assignments and produces video content.
Natanya joined Civil Beat as an intern in August 2016 after completing an internship at Pacific Business News. Born and raised on Oahu, Natanya moved to Oakland, California to attend Mills College. As a student, Natanya taught civics classes at a public middle school in Oakland and worked in a preschool classroom. Upon completing her B.A. in literary and cultural studies with a minor in government, she returned to Oahu to settle down and start her career in journalism.
In her free time, Natanya is at the beach, waist deep in mud at a lo'i kalo or makes goofy videos for her social media platforms.
Posted inHonolulu
Privately Funded, ‘Destination’ Playground Proposed For Ala Moana Park
A nonprofit would oversee building the free, fenced-in site featuring zip lines, fountains, a snack concession and a police office.
Posted inPolitics
Two Losing Candidates Ask For Election Recounts
City Council candidate Tommy Waters and state Senate candidate Matt LoPresti both lost their races by razor-thin margins.
Posted inHonolulu
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.
Posted inHonolulu
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.
Posted inPolitics
Ozawa Edges Waters In Tight Race For Honolulu City Council Seat
Councilman Trevor Ozawa received 22 more votes than challenger Tommy Waters in a contest that went down to the wire.
Posted inDevelopment
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.
Posted inDevelopment
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.
Posted inHonolulu
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.