North Shore News(WCA) Est. 1934
66-434 Kamehameha Hwy
Organized by philanthropist Frank Midkiff and his brother John, the WCA was the first community association in Hawai’i. Designed to make rural life more attractive, it became a model for many similar centers. Under the management of John Midkiff, the Waialua Agricultural Company deeded the land and built the gabled hall, completed in 1937. The Japanese Civic Club provided the initial $3,000 donation.
The WCA has been responsible for many improvements in the Waialua District including the public library, the High School becoming a 4 year program, street names, house numbers, home mail delivery, Hale’iwa Beach Park and more. It became the local USO during WWII and organized post-war chest x-ray and blood drives. Today it continues to host many programs and community events.