Bill Would Spare Micronesians A Yearly Trip To The DMV
The Department of Transportation opposes the measure, saying it could render all Hawaii driver’s licenses useless for flying.
Chad Blair: Micronesia Won’t Soon Break Its Addiction To US Dollars
The economic prospects of most COFA nations are limited. But their military importance to the U.S. is growing.
The ‘Invisible’ Chamorro Poet Brings An Urgency To Island Culture
UH professor Craig Santos Perez has an eye on his 3-year-old daughter in his latest book.
Chad Blair: The Story Of Micronesians Fighting America’s Wars
The documentary “Island Soldier” has its local premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival Nov. 3 and 5.
The Untimely Death Of A Marshall Islands Visionary
Author Jon Letman sat down with Mattlan Zackhras last year for a wide-ranging conversation on his vision and hope for the tiny island nation.
Census To Count Micronesians In Hawaii, US Territories
The number of COFA migrants will determine how much the money the regions receive to compensate for health care, education and other costs.
Feds Offer An Additional $3 Million To Help Ease Impact Of Micronesian Migration
Hawaii will receive an additional $1.27 million on top of an annual payment of $12.6 million, but the costs of serving the immigrants is far higher.
Court Rejects Marshall Islands’ Suit Against US Over Nuclear Treaty
The lawsuit sought to force the U.S. to comply with an international treaty on nuclear nonproliferation.
Pod Squad: Sen Glenn Wakai Talks About His Outreach To Micronesia
The lawmaker representing Kalihi-Salt Lake has been running a nonprofit organization since 2004.
How Islam Is Gaining A Foothold In Micronesia
A mosque and a Muslim congregation are flourishing in the Marshall Islands by demonstrating Islam is a force for good in the community.