Hawaii Island residents will hold their own memorial service this week for Senator Daniel Inouye.  While each of the islands holds its special ties to the late Senator, he leaves a special legacy on the Big Island.  HPR's Sherry Bracken explains…

Hawaii County residents are hearing more about a study on local agriculture.  The County commissioned the study to determine how much food eaten on the island is actually produced there.  It's a first step in taking a closer look at food self sufficiency. From Hawaii Island,  HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.

Farming is still a big part of Hawaii's economy.  That's especially true on Hawaii Island.  According to a report this year, the Big Island stil has a lot of room to grow more crops.  HPR's Sherry Bracken has more about the state of agriculture on Hawaii Island.

Local residents in West Hawaii just got the news that Social Security will no longer hold office hours in Kona, in space given them rent free by Hawaii County.  From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us what the local spokesman says about the situation.

Last week, racial and cultural disturbances caused Kona's Kealakehe High School to be closed for a day to let things calm down.  Now some school administrators and community leaders have taken a first step towards addressing core issues beyond last week's incidents.  From Kona, HPR's Sherry Bracken reports.