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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Learn about the magic of vermicast and nurturing your garden
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Jessica Higashi from the Oahu Master Gardener Program School and Mindy Jaffe, Operations Manager at the Magoon Wormery, joined Brittni Friedlander on Wake Up 2Day to share the sustainable and helpful details of vermicast for gardening. Traffic closures planned for King Kamehameha Day Parade 'Freshly harvested food from your own garden is more nutritious and tastier than fruit prematurely harvested and imported. Gardeners gain a sense of satisfaction from being self-sufficient and sharing produce with neighbors builds a great sense of community. If Hawaii residents come upon hard times economically or due to natural disaster, people be prepared to take care of themselves. You'll know what goes into your food, like organic fertilizers, pesticides, etc. if you grow it yourself!'Mindy shared what she specifically does to be sustainable through worms or 'worming', 'Vermicast is the end-product of worms digesting organic material. Instead of throwing away food items such as banana peels or pineapple rinds, you can feed them to the worms and compost. You can learn to make it on your own at the Second Saturday at the Garden event on June 14 at the Learn to Worm workshop given by Mindy Jaffe. Register on Eventbrite.' To speak with a master gardener, visit 'Master Gardeners' in-person at the Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market Plant Doctor table on the last Saturday of every month (first tent near the entrance), or walk-in to Urban Garden Center classroom on Wednesdays 9 – noon. Email oahumg@ anytime with a full description of the problem/location of plant and photographs. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news If you would like to learn about vermicast visit Worm Ohana – Learn to vermicompost using composting worms Hawaii for more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local organization hosts World Bicycle Day celebration in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed that June 3 is World Bicycling Day in Hawaii. Here's a look at how it was being honored. In recognition of a half-century of work to motivate more people to ride bicycles, WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live on the Ala Moana pedestrian bridge to learn more and ride with Hawaii Bicycling League's Advocacy Director, Eduardo Hernandez. In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes 'the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.' In April 2025, the office of Gov. Josh Green presented Hawai'i Bicycling League (HBL) with a proclamation declaring June 3, 2025, to be World Bicycle Day in Hawai'i in recognition of the organization's half-century of work to motivate more people to ride bicycles for recreation, health, and transportation. In doing so, Hawai'i became the first state in the nation to recognize World Bicycle Day at the state level. 'At HBL, we celebrate bicycles every day, but officially being part of a global movement for sustainability helps us to elevate the public conversation about how bicycles are a solution to so many challenges facing individuals and communities across the islands and around the world,' said HBL advocacy director Eduardo Hernandez. HBL's networks for promoting the economic, health and environmental benefits of bicycling include individuals and organizations on every island and at every level of Hawaiʻi government, from local to state to national. For World Bicycle Day in Hawai'i, HBL will be celebrating with a potluck bicycle pa'aina gathering at Kolowalu Park Makai in Honolulu, with brief remarks from executive director Travis Counsell and other colleagues. The organization will also be celebrating the day with a group ride in protected bicycle lanes to and over a newly opened bridge over Ala Moana Blvd. HBL said that type of infrastructure helps create safer experiences for all people, whether they walk, ride, roll, or drive a car. Learn more about how HBL is celebrating World Bicycle Day . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Great Big Game Show' brings big fun to Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Ever dreamed of being on a game show? Now's your chance. The 'Great Big Game Show' has arrived at Ala Moana Center, offering visitors a shot at fun, prizes, and a taste of the spotlight. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii returns to Ala Moana Beach Park WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live from the scene to check it out. He caught up with Studio Manager Nyy Coleman and Game Show Host Chance Kaakau, who gave him a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to play — and win — the Great Big Game Show. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The interactive experience lets guests step into the shoes of a game show contestant, complete with flashing lights, buzzer rounds, and plenty of surprises. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
New technology introduced in fight against invasive species
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new type of technology is being introduced in the long fight against Little Fire Ants (LFA). Lanikai Pillbox Trail to temporarily close for Little Fire Ant treatment May is invasive species awareness month, and the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee has been busy implementing new technology to aid in the fight against LFA eradication with the use of drones. WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live in Kahaluʻu to learn more. He met with Erin Bishop, the Outreach Coordinator for the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee & Timo Sullivan of Aloha Aina Drone Company to witness their current engagement of an LFA infestation area using a heavy-duty aerial drone. The Ka'iwa Ridge Trail, popularly known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, was recently closed and was determined that an aerial approach would be the best option to treat the tricky ridge terrain with Aloha 'Āina Drones selected to support the project. Drones are being used to deliver growth-inhibiting treatments to areas that are difficult to access by foot or by traditional methods that would normally take excessive personal time and effort. Check out more news from around Hawaii 'Drone technology is advancing our efforts to move this site from an active infestation to eradication,' said Erin Bishop. 'Drones offer a faster, safer and more cost-effective way to treat large, steep areas.' As of April 2025, there have been over 80 LFA detections on island. Bishop added, 'We're thrilled to move forward with this innovative approach — without it, the threat of LFA spreading into surrounding residential and recreational areas would remain. This marks a major step forward in protecting our communities and environment.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The goal is to move these sites from active infestations to eradication. The project also includes long-term monitoring to ensure that LFA populations do not rebound after treatment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Participate in the City's ‘Sew a lei for Memorial Day' event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For Memorial Day, the City continues to honor a solemn promise to adorn every grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific with fresh lei. As WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic learned from Kilauea District Park, the public is encouraged to stop by and sew a lei or two to participate in the annual tradition. Honolulu to hold 74th Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony Officials said the tradition is a 'uniquely Hawaiian display of gratitude,' as a way of saying mahalo to veterans for their service. The City aims to make and gather 38,000 lei for every service member laid to rest at the ceremony. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Along with this significant task, the City is hoping to assist the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery in Kāne'ohe with their Memorial Day ceremony by donating extra lei to help them adorn the graves of the 15,000 servicemembers laid to rest on those hallowed grounds. In hopes of reaching these goals, the public can contribute the following: Lei made of fresh flowers or ti leaf Measures 20 to 22 inches untied Please tie Lei flowers Preferably plumeria or crown flower Anthurium bouquets Attend a lei-making session 'If you have a graduating senior who has their ceremony and has an extra lei, any of those fresh lei would be greatly appreciated,' said Nate Serota, Department of Parks and Recreation spokesperson. Check out more news from around Hawaii To find a lei-making station near you or for more information, click HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
