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About 250 families, mostly Micronesians, have been placed into temporary housing so far. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted the Pacific Islander organizations to step up community response, helping the impacted population overcome challenges on the Valley Isle. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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The funding will go to the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct periodic radiochemical analysis of the area surrounding Runit Dome as required by the 2011 Insular Areas Act.
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The president of Palau says the United States military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during World War Two. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau share treaties with the U.S. called the Compacts of Free Association. Micronesians can migrate visa-free to the U.S. and its territories for education, work, healthcare and more. In turn, the U.S. has strategic denial rights over the waters and airspace.
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Micronesian veterans living in the COFA nations have long faced difficulties accessing free health care through the VA since foreign countries are prohibited through federal law. Some veterans living in the freely associated states say traveling to pick up their medications can be costly, both mentally and financially. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a bill that expands health care to veterans living in freely associated states in Oceania’s western region.
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President Biden says the United States is committed to increasing its presence in the Pacific Islands. That was his message last week to visiting leaders from 14 countries in the region. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama reports.
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United States and Marshall Islands officials say they hope to complete negotiations to renew an economic and security treaty by the end of this year. Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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New research highlights the racial inequalities Micronesian students face in the state's education system. Those behind the study hope their work leads to support for changes. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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State lawmakers are looking for ways to improve healthcare for Micronesian residents, many of whom seek care at Hawai?i emergency rooms which often…