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Three men in their 40s were located on an atoll and had spelled out "HELP" using palm leaves. Although they had been stranded for a week, they reported being in good health.
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Citizens from the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau are now eligible for federal benefits. But when they can access them remains unclear. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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The Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights hosted a virtual news conference on Tuesday, during which Micronesian community leaders and state and federal officials discussed how Micronesians can access federal benefits.
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In a response letter to Hawai‘i delegates, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it is reopening enrollment for the Individuals and Households Program for citizens of the Compacts of Free Association.
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The United States has restored federal benefits for tens of thousands of Micronesian migrants legally living in the U.S. under the Compacts of Free Association. The announcement came at a critical time as the country's influence in the Pacific is contested by China. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has the latest.
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The Conversation learns about an effort to map World War II shipwrecks in Micronesia — boats that ended up on the ocean floor as payback for the Pearl Harbor bombing. Archeology professor William Jeffery of the University of Guam has more.
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Inspired by stories and experiences from Hawaiʻi's Micronesian communities, the play explores one's sense of belonging and cultural adaptation. It also dives into topics like the prison pipeline and the Micronesian youth experience in Hawaiʻi. The play will premiere on March 22, with three showings at the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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The Federated States of Micronesia president recently signed an executive order allowing dual citizenship for Micronesians with parental ties to the island nation. Just weeks after the change in law, Micronesians living in the U.S. started applying for their passports. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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A recent roundtable centered around the "7 Degrees North - The Arts of Micronesia" exhibit highlighted the successes and challenges faced by artists from Micronesia residing in Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiʻi arborist Kevin Eckert is helping to keep a Pacific treasure on the World Heritage list. Nan Madol is an archaeological stone complex in Pohnpei dating back thousands of years.