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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consider the weather and setting. You can be appropriately dressed and comfortable at the same time. It's better to overdress than underdress. When dressing to attend a college or high school ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Nietzel, former college president, writes on higher education Nationwide, women comprised 58% of all college students in ...

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — It was supposed to be one of the happiest days of her life. Instead, a student at Eastlake High School left her graduation ceremony in tears. At issue: The leis she was wearing ...