Hawaii Island residents sometimes struggle to find affordable dental care. Now, thanks to generous community support and federal funding, a public dental clinic is opening in Hilo. Sherry Bracken has more from Hawaii Island.

Hawaii Island is well-known for its Ironman World Championship. But that grueling, 140-mile race isn't enough of a challenge for a group of athletes who gathered here over the weekend. From Kona, Sherry Bracken tells us about an "ultra" Big Island triathlon.

There is a new Hawaiian music institute on Maui. It's part of the University of Hawaii system. From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us about the only two Big Island boys who will attend.

Hawaii County has unveiled its latest low-income housing project. Yesterday's untying of the maile lei opens the door for 40 families to start their new lives in positive surroundings. From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken has more.

It's been a challenging road for the Hawaii County Redistricting Commission, from contention over the nominees last February to sometimes heated testimony over the maps. Monday night, the commission met in Kona for the second to last of their public hearings. From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update.