From [HNN]: A transmission line leak in east Oahu is causing low water pressure in Kalama Valley and Queen’s Gate. The problem with the 36-inch line began Sunday morning (Sept 17, 2017) when the Board of Water Supply (BWS) announced the line was leaking. Queen’s Gate and Kalama Valley do […]
Sep 14 – Hawaiian Electric (HECO) successfully transported an 80-ton transformer from Kapolei to Kaneohe via Kalanianaole Highway through East Oahu. The large load moved along at a snail’s pace of 15 miles an hour, eventually reaching its Windward goal at around 3pm. [KHON] Sep 14 – The final stage of […]
East Oahu road alert – Eastbound between 11am and 1pm Thursday [HNN] HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – On Thursday, Hawaiian Electric contractors will move an 80-ton transformer from Kapolei to Kaneohe — and the heavy load will affect traffic. The transport vehicle will travel at about 10 to 15 mph on roads and 5 […]
EAST OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A popular hiking trail in East Oahu will be temporarily closed to the public as crews complete improvements to the parking lot area. Officials with the Department of Land and Natural resources said the trail will be closed from Wednesday September 13 until Friday September 15. […]
Cacao Cacao trees can live for up to 100 years but are considered productive for only around 60. When the tree grows naturally from cocoa tree seeds, it has a long, deep taproot. Plant begins to bear fruit when height reaches about 4’ tall.
Caladium, Buck Also known as Angel Wings or Heart of Jesus, Caladiums enjoy well-drained soil and partial shade. Many varieties of this ornamental plant exist, with colors ranging from white to green, to deep red. The Buck variety has a red center surrounded by a deep green border around the […]
Cosmos Daisy-like flowers of the cosmos plant appear atop tall stems with lacy foliage. Flowers are popular for indoor use and come in a variety of colors from yellow to purple. Cutting flowers results in additional blooms. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun.
Pandan Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant commonly known simply as pandan leaves and is used widely in South Asian and Southeast Asian cooking as a flavoring. Leaves tied in a knot give off a jasmine-like scent and add flavor when cooked with rice. Pandan is also widely used […]
SONG OF INDIA Native to Madagascar and Mauritius, Dracaena Reflexa — Song of India — can have dark green leaves, yellow stripes on the leaves, or off-white stripes. Here in Hawaii, variegated Song of India is a popular landscaping plant for tropical gardens and often finds its way into flower […]
False Heather A shrubby dependable evergreen perennial that grows to 2′ tall and 4′ wide, the False Heather bears small, closely set leaves and tiny rose red flowers. It heaviest bloom period occurs in summer, with some flowers present almost all year. The plant requires part shade to shaded conditions, […]
