Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and for many Hawaii families, the morning is filled not only with getting that turkey stuffed and ready to go, but with watching the big parade from New York on television.  HPR's Sherry Bracken spoke with the parade's TV producer for a behind-the-scenes look at the annual holiday event.

Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi has made county park restoration a high priority, saying he wants to take care of keiki and seniors. The latest for the County Parks Department is planning for two parks in West Hawaii.

The newest highway on Hawaii Island opened up earlier this year, with the land for the highway coming from the Queen Lili'uokalani Trust.  That highway has provided access to thousands of acres of formerly landlocked Trust land.  From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us what the Trust plans to do now.

The State of Hawaii has taken another step forward to support space exploration.  New funding will help take a five year old program to the next level.  HPR's Sherry Bracken has more from a conference in Waikoloa.

Hawaii Island's newest college campus is finally getting closer to reality after decades of discussion, as the University of Hawaii begins its search for a contractor to start building.  From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us the update.