Edwin “Eddie” Tadao Suzuki, veteran musician, composer, guitar maker, talent manager and small-business man, died of pulmonary fibrosis March 23 at the Queen’s Medical Center. He was 87.

This year, the islands have been experiencing a severe maile lei shortage, from over-harvesting and stricter agricultural regulations.

Pualani Barros shows handmade lei of kukui nuts and ribbon in high school colors. Through an ‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu fundraiser, those lei and ti-leaf “maile” lei are available for purchase by ...

As May Day at the Kaua’i Museum draws closer, lei-makers from all areas of the island prepare for the festivities. They go out into to their yards, by the side of the road, and into the forests ...

The lei (both the singular and plural version of the word) is known as "hei" in Tahiti and "ei" in the Cook Islands. The island cultures also share crafting techniques.

Check out these great slippers from Island Slipper! The “maile” slippers show the maile design and shows the lei of royalty, which is given to signify respect and honor! So treat your mom like ...

My husband Robert and I returned from the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific with memories of hospitality, scooters and music.

Maile, ti, palapalai, plumeria and pikake blend, creating a hypnotic elixir for the senses. It’s like the Maunakea Street lei stands on steroids.

The Cook Islands is the source of about 60 percent of the maile used for lei making in Hawaii, said Dave Thompson, the sole wholesaler who imports it.

A second Zippy's has arrived in Las Vegas. The newest location at 4590 S. Hualapai Way welcomed guests on Tuesday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and the untying of a maile lei by CEO Jason Higa.