Shimabukuro currently represents Waianae in the Senate. Education The Hawaii Department of Education operates the public schools. District schools inside the CDP include Leihoku Elementary School, Waianae Elementary School, and Waianae Intermediate School. Waianae High School, which has a Waianae postal address, is physically located in two CDPs: mostly in Makaha, and partially in Waianae. The district's Kamaile Academy is outside of the CDP. A PreK-12 charter school, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - New Century Pcs, is in the CDP. Additionally Maili Elementary School has a Waianae address but is in the Maili CDP. Leeward Community College operates Wai‘anae Moku in Maili CDP; it has a Waianae postal address. Homeless camp Hawaii's largest homeless camp, called Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae, is located here. It covers an area of about 20 acres adjacent to the boat harbor. Hawaii Governor David Ige met with Twinkle Borge, the leader of Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae, in March 2018, committing not to sweep the camp and displace its residents, but its future remains uncertain. Notable people Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, world renowned musician. Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion. DeForest Buckner, NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts. Jason Momoa, actor, director References Census-designated places in Honolulu County, Hawaii Populated coastal places in Hawaii