Presenting a lei to a graduating student is a tradition that has spread from Hawai‘i to the West Coast and beyond. In Hawai‘i, lei are made with fragrant flowers, ti or spicy maile leaves, shells, ...

At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

After countless years at her craft, Nellie Lua’s fingers have found a rhythm. The 68-year-old jabs a needle through the bottom of each carnation blossom and tugs the frilly flower along the thread. In ...

Our weekly “Aloha Authentic” segment highlights various streets across the island chain so we can dig into those names, and in turn, learn something new. After purchasing the appropriate string and a ...