Micronesia

Nainoa Thomspon, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Chamorro navigator Ron Acfalle pay tribute to Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur after his passing.

Nainoa Thomspon, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Chamorro navigator Ron Acfalle pay tribute to the late Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur; musical artist Tavana becomes the new owner of beloved bar and music venue Anna O’Brien’s.

Keobel Sakuma, executive director of The Nature Conservancy's Micronesia and Polynesia chapter, discusses island resilience and storm recovery after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

NOAA Meteorologist John Bravender forecasts a stronger El Niño hurricane season; MEMA discusses the "Maui Method" of safely disposing of lithium ion batteries.

Schaefer International Gallery Curator Jonathan Yukio Clark and artist Anthony Watson spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the "Ocean of Peace" exhibit, which features six Micronesian artists.

The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony has performed a music score for a short film about Micronesian kids in Kalihi, which will premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival this month. The recordings were done at HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio.

Each student is awarded about $1,500, according to Sheldon Riklon, president of the Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship Board. He said the board went through more than 30 applicants from Micronesian students across the Pacific Ocean, the continental U.S. and Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Island farmers and sellers say there's a higher demand for betel nut. But experts warn about the health impacts, as frequent chewing of the tropical seed is linked to cancer. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

A Hawaiʻi short film called “The Arrangements,” set in a rough Oʻahu neighborhood, has been selected for a film festival on the continent. The 16-minute film centers around a group of Micronesian boys embarking on a journey to find their friend’s treasure as they plan for his funeral.

Thomas Raffipiy plans to build the canoe in Hawaiʻi in August. He's calling on Micronesian youth and other local kids to participate and learn about the Micronesian tradition of voyaging. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.