Lei, makeup & special-event beauty · Makers & gifts
Hawaiʻi-raised clay lei and jewelry in Independence
Independence, Oregon, maker of clay lei and jewelry — Shayna-Lynn Maʻemaʻe Laurito Haole, born and raised in Hawaiʻi.
Listed as Kamaʻāina-owned. Who is in the book
Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke · Food trucks
Beaverton, Hillsboro, and NE Portland plate-lunch rooms and a Gigantic cart — both founders born in Hawaiʻi, raised upcountry Maui.
Portland, ORKamaʻāina(503) 477-9976808grinds.com
Nonprofits
Federation of Hawaiian Civic Clubs across Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S. The 67th Annual Convention lands in Portland fall 2026 under Mainland Council hosting.
Portland, ORKānaka ʻŌiwiaohcc.org
Skin & esthetics
Sydney skincare from Mele Feniu Olivetti — organic Tongan coconut and sandalwood oils, Australian made.
Sydney, AustraliaPacific Islanderfeniu.com.au
Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke
A Portland Hawaiian-style kitchen from Tryzen Patricio of ʻEwa Beach; parents publicly from the Philippines.
Portland, ORKamaʻāina(971) 865-5160grindwittryz.square.site
Lei, makeup & special-event beauty · Lei & florals
Bay Area lei shop Novelty Lei / Hiʻiaka Florist — originally from Hawaiʻi, now San Francisco.
San Francisco, CAPacific Islander(415) 672-4579www.noveltylei.com
Hālau · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance
Beaverton hālau under Kumu Lisa Chang, with in-person classes and online haumāna.
Beaverton, ORIsland Rootshulaaloha.org