Nation Oct 06 Return of tourism in West Maui sparks debate over grieving community and fragile economy This weekend, tourists will be allowed back into areas of Maui not far from the site of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in more than a century. The reopening plan has sparked an uproar among some members of a community that’s…
Nation Sep 28 West Maui residents ask to delay reopening as officials look to restart tourist economy Children will return to schools in Lahaina, Hawaii, starting next month and tourists will also be allowed back into parts of western Maui nearly two months after the devastating fires there. Officials are trying to help restart an economy that…
Nation Sep 26 Some Lahaina residents return to find what’s left of their homes after Maui wildfires It’s been seven weeks since the deadliest American wildfires in more than a century swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui. Some residents in the hardest-hit neighborhoods of Lahaina are finally getting a chance to return home. William Brangham reports…
Nation Sep 12 Shortage of mental health services for teens forces parents to take desperate measures The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enormous strain on the mental healthcare system for young Americans. Parents whose children have complex mental and behavioral needs have had to take desperate measures to get their kids treatment. Christopher Booker reports for our…
Nation Aug 28 What the Endangered Species Act has accomplished in 50 years This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. It was the most comprehensive legislation for preserving species at risk of extinction and made the United States a global leader in environmental law. But today, Congress is divided…
Nation Jul 11 Non-alcoholic beverages flourish as more Americans cut back on drinking U.S. beer sales traditionally peak in the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But what’s in those beers is changing. While non-alcoholic beer, wine and cocktails make up a small fraction of the overall market, sales are rapidly rising.
Arts Jul 01 Lisa Cortés on her film exploring Little Richard’s legendary rock’n’roll legacy A new documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” tells the story of one of rock and roll’s founding stars. It premiered earlier in 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival. That’s where PBS NewsHour co-anchor Amna Nawaz sat down with director…
Health Jun 23 The abortion legal landscape a year after overturn of Roe v. Wade A year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion. While some states expanded access, 14 states have banned abortions in nearly all cases. We hear from people across the country on…
Nation Jun 14 What Iowa Republicans are thinking after Trump’s federal indictment The news of former President Trump’s federal indictment comes as the GOP primary field is still taking shape. Judy Woodruff is in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen in on voter discussions led by conservative pollster Sarah Longwell. Trump's indictment is…
Nation May 31 The hidden toll of fatal police violence on some AAPI communities The national attention on acts of police brutality often overlooks one group of victims, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. That's because data show that, as a whole, they experience low rates of fatal police violence. But new research shows the…