Like Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. did in East Maui, Pioneer Mill created diversions that left West Maui streambeds dry and kalo farmers without a source of water. But while companies elsewhere ...

Kalo is associated with the Hawaiian god Kāne, who is the provider of sunlight, fresh water and life. The plant is widely used amongst the islands to make popular recipes such as traditional ...

The Garden Isle is a visitor-favorite thanks to its lush landscapes, uncrowded beaches and easygoing vibe—all elements of an ...

In the ahupuaʻa of Wailuku, which lies in the moku of Pūʻali Komohana here on the island of Maui, stands a street that can ...

The staple root crop is so valued that it’s “known affectionately as the staff of life,” says University of Hawaii agroecologist Noa Kekuewa Lincoln. Known locally as kalo, the plant has ...

Laulau, a traditional and beloved Hawaiian dish, typically consists of pork or chicken wrapped and then steamed in kalo and ti leaves. Kila, who’s part Native Hawaiian, grew up eating laulau.