Some Hawaii lawmakers think the state should be doing more to help the producers of lei made with locally grown flowers.

You don’t come to Hawaii and not at least have a flower or a lei,” said Kuhio Lewis, CEO of the Hawaiian Council.

Spring break destinations tend to follow familiar patterns: beach resorts, party cities, and warm-weather getaways. But this year, travel data shows one unexpected location surging in popularity: Hilo ...

Hawaii lawmakers are advocating for the promotion of locally sourced lei amid concerns that imported flowers dominate the market, potentially undermining cultural significance.

Every year, thousands of Americans head to Mexico for their spring break travel plans, but this year might look a little different in the wake of widespread violence.

“You don't come to Hawaii and not at least have a flower or a lei," said Kuhio Lewis, CEO of the Hawaiian Council, a nonprofit that promotes Native Hawaiian culture and business. “For us to now be ...

As a powerful kona storm begins to impact the western end of the state today, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Big Island beginning Wednesday. The kona storm forms northwest ...

Owners of over 4,000 short-term vacation rental units on Maui and Molokai face more uncertainty after the Maui Planning Commission voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to create new hotel zoning ...

Multi-gen travel has continued to surge in popularity, and there are resorts that cater to this type of family travel.

Conference Room 411 at the State Capitol was packed on Feb. 12 as testifiers spoke at length about major bills of interest ...

About 100 people representing Hawaiʻi County departments and community organizations recently participated in the first Animal Control and Protection Summit. The summit was hosted by Hawaiʻi County ...