According to lawmakers, designating taro as the state’s official plant signifies the important relationship between kalo and Native Hawaiians. Kalo is associated with the Hawaiian god Kāne ...

Known locally as kalo, the plant has been fundamental to the Hawaiian diet and culture for centuries—but its future is uncertain. Once one of the world’s most cultivated root crops ...

“When I started planting taro, I believe something spiritual ... water security are a hard thing to come by.” A native Hawaiian plant nursery. Super sweet mango. Ulu trees.

Poi is made from the taro plant and is a key part of Hawaiian cuisine. The root of the taro plant is steamed, then mashed and mixed with water (poi can be made thick or thin depending on personal ...

Hawaiian food is a mix of rich flavors, thanks to its diverse history. Here’s how to make some of its most popular dishes ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Community College is implementing natural farming techniques from Korea. The college’s ...

State Department of Land and Natural Resources photos A 17-year battle over water rights in East Maui that pitted Native Hawaiian taro farmers and practitioners against Alexander & Baldwin and its ...

servers share Hawaiian specialties, such as pua'a kalua (pork roasted in an underground oven), fresh ahi poke (raw yellowfin tuna with green and Maui onions) and poi (mashed taro plant).