taro has been succumbing to taro leaf blight, a disease caused by water mold. Many of Hawaii’s traditional varieties are particularly susceptible, says agronomist Susan Miyasaka. Over the past ...

The Hawaii Supreme Court sided with Native Hawaiian taro farmers and cultural practitioners in a ruling on Thursday, saying that the state’s practice of issuing revocable permits to divert ...

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 ...

The pig, which is seasoned with Hawaiian salt or red salt, is positioned on top of the rocks along with native vegetables or fruit such as taro or breadfruit. Banana leaves are then spread across ...

"Hawaiian food is truly traditional food native to the Hawaiian islands, such as poi, laulau, kalua pork, taro, luau leaves, sweet potatoes, and raw and cooked seafood. However, it is also a blend ...