The Hawaii County Council is recognizing a longtime community member who has been successful in encouraging residents to get off their couches and onto their feet.  From the Big Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken has more.

Hawaii Island is starting the week with something it hasn't had since statehood.  It's a new county road on the west side of the island.  HPR's Sherry Bracken was there for the blessing.

A Hawaii Island nonprofit organization has a chance to win a new van. But in order to win, the group needs help from the public---tomorrow, one day only. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken explains.

The west side of Hawaii Island has a new commercial resident as of this week.  A new tenant is opening in a shopping area close to downtown Kailua Village.

Hospice care on Hawaii Island is about to enter a new phase. Hospice services have been available on the Big Island for nearly 30 years, but starting this Friday, the options will expand. From the Big Island, Sherry Bracken reports.