Aloha Festivals celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, honoring Hawaiian culture and living traditions with a series of events in September.
ONLY AVAILABLE IN PAID PLANSThe BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
After nearly two weeks without power, residents and officials from Gary call for accountability, infrastructure improvements and customer relief measures.
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
The BBC's Tom Bateman explains how a senior US official flew into the Russian capital, though the motive is still unclear.
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.