Plan to buy a lei soon Some may be hard to find may cost more

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re planning to pick up a lei anytime soon, be prepared for a little bit of sticker shock, as we head into their peak season. A kumu hula preparing for Merrie Monarch and lei shop owner said the recent storm has impacted the supply. Hula Halau o Kamuela, is one of 23 halau heading to Hilo next week to compete in the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival. Flawless execution of their hula is a must, but the flowers and lei they wear are equally important because they are judged on them. Kunewa Mook, Hula Halau O Kamuela…