Few things are as inextricably tied to Hawaiʻi’s culture as a fragrant and colorful lei. They’re stacked high on the shoulders of graduates, slipped over the necks of wide-eyed visitors, or draped on ...

This story is part of Hawai‘i, the Local Wa y. a package celebrating the food culture and traditions of the islands. Here, translator D. Kauwila Mahi details the rich history of leimaking. For Kanaka ...

This article was produced in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a local nonprofit newsroom. The cliff fendlerbush’s blooms offered countless nibbles for one hungry young deer. Its mother watched ...

Check out these tracks for rad grads. By Danielle Pascual Your final year of school is nothing if not an emotional rollercoaster. Excitement, nervousness and at least a hint of sadness are just a few ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Graduation season is in full swing, with college ceremonies wrapping up and high school seniors getting ready to graduate all month long. But, if you were planning on buying fresh ...

Graduation season is upon us — a time of tassels, tears, and the timeless question: How much money should I give the graduate? Whether it’s a high school senior stepping into adulthood or a college ...

Shopping for a happy occasion is the best, which is why figuring out what to wear to a graduation is so fun. The sheer joy at a graduation ceremony is just so palpable! Your clothes should reflect ...

Montecito Bank & Trust COO and board president George Leis, left, retired from his positions, effective Friday, the organization announced. Bank CEO and Chairman Janet Garufis, right, and CFO/CAO ...

Former Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis is being honored in the Hamilton County Justice Center for his career of public service to the county.A new plaque bearing Leis's likeness was unveiled in the ...

Hamilton County officials gathered Friday to recognize the long career and legacy of retired Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis. Leis served as the county's top law enforcement officer for more than a ...

A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations. Four leis by Andrew Mau, the owner of Honolulu’s Island-Boy boutique and a former furniture designer turned ...