Seattle lei makers provide a sense of home for local Hawaiians

Washington is home to a growing number of native Hawaiians.

And Polynesian culture and traditions are flourishing in the Pacific Northwest.

Lei makers are keeping busy in the area, weaving lei for celebrations and milestones. Jeannie Yandell talks with the Seattle Time’s Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton about how things are going in the lei business.

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