Oct 01 Bee species added to endangered list for first time By Rebecca Oh For the first time in the U.S., bees have been placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. Continue reading
Aug 26 Obama plans to create world's largest marine protected area By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House says that President Barack Obama will expand a national monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world's largest marine protected area. Continue reading
Aug 25 Swimming with Hawaii's dolphins may be banned under a federal proposal By Harry Zahn Contact with dolphins is a huge draw for the tourism industry in Hawaii. These rules would impact tour group practices, such as approaching the animals by boat and snorkeling with them. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 6:00 Kilauea has been erupting since 1983 -- can scientists predict when it will stop? By PBS News Hour Hawaii’s Kilauea has been erupting for over 30 years, making it the longest-flowing volcano on earth. Because of this remarkable activity, it is also currently the most researched. Geologist Mike Garcia has studied Kilauea for decades and believes that analyzing… Continue watching
Mar 26 Sanders scores Saturday sweep; Clinton retains delegate lead By Associated Press Bernie Sanders scored three wins in Western caucus contests, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 4:30 Spotlight on Democratic debate after Sanders triumphs in Michigan By PBS News Hour Tuesday night’s primary contests drew even more attention to Wednesday’s Democratic debate, as Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a close and hard-fought upset over Hillary Clinton in Michigan -- though Clinton secured Mississippi. Meanwhile, some Republican figures urged their party… Continue watching
Mar 09 Trump's rivals left with few chances to stop his momentum By Julie Pace and David Eggert, Associated Press Donald Trump's easy victories in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii left his rivals with shrinking opportunities to slow his momentum in the primaries. Continue reading
Mar 09 Donald Trump wins Republican caucuses in Hawaii By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii, adding to his victories earlier Tuesday in Michigan and Mississippi. Continue reading
Mar 09 Ted Cruz wins Republican primary in Idaho By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Ted Cruz wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho, adding a 7th state win to his tally in the 2016 White House race. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 7:01 Another important Tuesday arrives for primary contests By PBS News Hour Four states are holding primary votes Tuesday -- both parties in Michigan and Mississippi, plus the GOP in Idaho and Hawaii. While trailing Republican candidate Gov. John Kasich was stumping in Michigan to drum up support, Sen. Ted Cruz looked… Continue watching