Hawaiian Taro Takes Root in Oregon | News Channel 3-12

Hawaiian taro takes root in Oregon | News Channel 3-12

Cata Hula // Shutterstock Cata Hula // Shutterstock Hawaiian taro takes root in Oregon In the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation story, the goddess Ho’ohōkūkalani gives birth to a stillborn son, who is buried in the fertile soil. In her grief, she waters the soil with her tears, and a sprout emerges, becoming the first kalo plant. This plant nourishes her second-born son, Hāloa, the first Native Hawaiian. For Native Hawaiians, kalo, also known as t…

Hawaiian taro takes root in Oregon

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Civil Eats report that while more Native Hawaiians live in the continental U.S. than they do in Hawaii, many in the diaspora long for stronger ties to their home and cultural identity.

Hawaiʻi Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Health Care Affordability for Native Hawaiian Veterans

Hawaiʻi Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Health Care Affordability for Native Hawaiian Veterans