Micronesia

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.

Set in a tough Kalihi neighborhood, The Arrangements tells the story of 12-year-old Micronesian boys living at Kamehameha IV housing apartments who cope with loss through adventure and resilience.

“Nothing Micro About Micronesia” premiered at Oʻahu's Honolulu Theatre for Youth in March. Now, the cast and crew are on tour with their first performance at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday evening.

One of the great mysteries of Nan Madol in Pohnpei is what caused the downfall of the Saudeleur Dynasty hundreds of years ago. The Conversation talked with Chuan-Chou "River" Shen, a geoscientist at the National Taiwan University about the findings.

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.

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.

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.