Column: Waianae project deserving of federal grant | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Column: Waianae project deserving of federal grant | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The community of Waianae is often described in terms of its struggles, being home to the highest concentration of unsheltered Native Hawaiians on Oahu, burdened by wildfire risk, environmental degradation and historical disinvestment. But what’s too often overlooked is the powerful story of resilience taking root right here, in the red dirt and heart of Waianae Valley.