Tech billionaire acquires land in Waimea, Hawaii, sparking locals' concerns about housing prices and land-use changes.
A tech billionaire is quietly acquiring land in Hawaii's agricultural town of Waimea, sparking concerns among locals about rising housing prices and potential land-use changes. Waimea, known for its lush forests and heritage as the birthplace of the Hawaiian cowboy, has just three stoplights and about 10,000 residents. The mystery buyer's motives remain unknown.
February 28, 2024
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