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

It is the L&L Hawaii Barbecue in Kihei’s latest hit – kalo (taro) and uala (Hawaiian sweet potato). Both are healthier, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Pahia started growing taro, or kalo in Hawaiian, under the tutelage of University of Hawaii’s Dr. John Cho. And not just a little kalo, a lot of kalo.

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.

As Hawai’i faces increasing environmental challenges from deforestation, invasive species, and climate change, Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Garden is working to restore the islands’ native ...