Graduation season is upon us, and everyone from kindergartners to Ph.D.s are putting on their caps and gowns. One graduation tradition that has become very popular is presenting the student with a ...

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 ...

Mariamena Morisa grew up in Hawaii. She and her family moved to Alaska in the late ‘90s. At her high school graduation, her mom walked in carrying leis made out of saran wrap and ribbon with candy ...

Whether you are finishing high school or some form of higher education, graduation is an enormous accomplishment in a student's journey. Four years of dedication and discipline is finally being ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HONOLULU (KHON2) — May Day is Lei Day here in Hawaii, which means it’s time to honor the Hawaiian culture and spirit of aloha. Lei ...

With graduation season in full swing, consider a handmade lei filled with delicious homemade goodies. Each lei can be customized to your grad’s favorite flavors. This week we feature just a few recipe ...

Alaska may seem an unlikely place for a Pacific Islander to relocate -- going from the warm climes of the South Pacific to the cold north -- but in Anchorage, there is a thriving Hawaiian and Samoan ...

This year’s graduates were only babies when Facebook and Twitter came out. The use of emails grew during their upbringing, gradually replacing “snail mail,” as the primary way of communication. So ...