The growth in the number of Latino immigrants began to stall in 2008. Since then, Asians have been the single largest group of new immigrants arriving in the U.S. The Census Bureau now projects the Hispanic immigrant population to grow by 57% from 2015 to 2050.
World War II and Camp Tarawa. World War II changed everything. The war brought the military to the pastures outside of Waimea. Military facilities and homes were built. A huge tent city, called Camp Tarawa, was constructed on Parker Ranch land. Farmers settled in the area and began growing diversified crops to sell to the military or ship to Hilo for the War effort.
Nearby Adventures. 1  For the civil airport use of this facility, see Honolulu International Airport Hickam Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in the City and County of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i.earby Adventures. 1  For the civil airport use of this facility, see Honolulu International Airport Hickam Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in the City and County of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i.