Dara Kerr

Dara Kerr, an NPR reporter, dives into the controversial land purchases made by tech billionaire Mark Benioff in rural Waimea, Hawaii. Locals express deep concerns that such acquisitions will escalate housing prices, making it harder for Native Hawaiians to afford their homes. Kerr highlights the community's struggle to balance cultural preservation with the risks of outside investment. The ethical dilemmas surrounding wealth and development in a place with a rich cowboy heritage are explored, raising questions about the future of this close-knit town.