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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lei season is approaching, hereʻs how to make your own
HONOLULU (KHON2) – With May Day, Mother's Day and graduation season fast approaching, the demand for fresh flower lei is on the rise. To help celebrate sustainably, the Board of Water Supply is encouraging residents to turn to their own gardens and use xeric (drought-tolerant) plants to create beautiful, water-wise lei. Sheri Mikami, Community Relations Specialist with the Board of Water Supply, shared how using xeric plants can help conserve outdoor water use by 30% or more. Many of these plants are already popular in traditional Hawaiian lei making, including plumeria, stephanotis, crown flower, song of India, and ti leaf. 'These plants are not only beautiful and resilient, but many are perfect for lei making,' Mikami explained. 'For example, I used a succulent vine with heart-shaped flower buds that open in the sun and close at night. It's a great groundcover, loves full sun, and can even grow indoors.' Mikami demonstrated several lei styles during the segment: A succulent flower lei, strung with bright pink buds A double stephanotis lei, made by stringing flowers from the side for added fullness A song of India lei, braided with softened leaves and raffia A haku lei, crafted by braiding softened ti leaves with raffia and adding non-wilting foliage and flowers According to Mikami, making a simple lei doesn't require many supplies. For a basic 40-inch lei, she recommends using 100 inches of thread or string, scissors, clippers, a lei needle, and about 50 to 75 flowers. The thread should be doubled over with room to tie at each end. For lei poʻo she suggests using raffia or ti leaves, along with durable leaves and flowers that won't wilt easily. For more step-by-step guidance, residents can view the Board of Water Supply's DIY lei-making workshop available on their website Workshops – Board of Water Supply. By using water-wise plants and crafting their own leis, residents can celebrate upcoming holidays with both beauty and sustainability. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Detect-A-Leak Week 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's Detect-A-Leak Week, a campaign to encourage Oahu water users to check for leaks around their home and repair them to minimize water waste and costly bills. Enhanced showers to last for over a week, including days with thunderstorms WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live at Kahala mall with a preview. He met up with event coordinator & information specialist for the Board of Water Supply, Steven Norstrom & Civil Engineer, Lorna Heller to learn more about how we can effectively detect sneaky leaks while conserving water & lower our water bills. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Hardware Hawaii have come together to observe Detect-A-Leak Week, April 10 through April 20, 2024, by reminding Oahu water users to find and repair leaks. As summer approaches, temperatures and water usage are expected to increase with reduced rainfall. This is why it is imperative to chase down and fix those sneaky leaks, which can waste water and contribute to high water to the Environmental Protection Agency, an average household leak can result in nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. One of the most common and costly leaks is a worn-out or faulty toilet flapper valve, which can waste hundreds of gallons of water a day. The flapper valve allows the toilet to complete the flush cycle. Replacing it is inexpensive and can be easily and quickly done. Make sure to regularly check your flapper and replace it at least every five years to avoid leaks. It is recommended to go to the toilet's manufacturer's website or bring the flapper to your nearest hardware store to ensure you buy one that fits your toilet model. This year's observance has three components: April 10 – April 20, 2024, free toilet leak detection dye tablets will be available at the Board of Water Supply's Public Service Building, Hardware Hawaii locations, and at all Satellite City Halls. April 12, 2024, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi will proclaim, April 10 through April 20, 2024, Detect-A-Leak Week. April 17, 2024, stop by the Detect-A-Leak Week and Hardware Hawaii booths from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Tamarind Park (Bishop Square) in Downtown Honolulu. Find ways to detect and repair leaks, take home BWS and Hardware Hawaii swag, and win prizes. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Get more tips on how to detect for leaks and conserve water at or go to the BWS's social media outlets on Facebook and Instagram. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Paving work begins in Makiki, lane closures in effect
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Final repairs from a previous main break continue on Punahou Street near Shriners Children's Hawaii in Makiki, as a contractor for the Board of Water Supply works to finish the job early paving is taking place in the middle of the road and is affecting one lane in both the mauka and makai directions. High Surf Advisory remains in effect through Thursday Lane closures may change throughout the day as work progresses. Crews expect to finish the paving by 3:30 p.m. but motorists are advised to plan for delays and avoid the area if possible. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Updates will be provided as work continues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
