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A group of Hawaiʻi Island police officers recently attended their first Micronesian culture training to learn about common misconceptions. Advocates want the training to be held statewide and annually. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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The U.S. Department of Interior has given more than $232 million to the Federated States of Micronesia's trust fund under its new agreement, according to a Wednesday news release.
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Canoes from at least 25 Pacific nations and territories arrived on the shores of Kualoa Beach during a private Waʻa Arrival Ceremony on Wednesday morning. The canoes embody the heritage of Pacific Islanders and their abilities to navigate vast oceans, with regions including Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia.
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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.