They Served America; Now America Must Deliver
For U.S. veterans from the FSM living in the islands, the battle for health care is far from over. More than 40 years of military service and sacrifice, yet access to care at home remains…
Articles by Alex Rhowuniong
Ek ko Rej Mej ilo Lamotrek/Dead Fish on Lamotrek (Warning Signs of a Monster El Niño – Part 1)
Ri katak ro rej rōjañ armej bwe ren jab ṃōkaj in kōṃṃan aer pepe, bōtaab Pacific ej jino ukoktak. Scientists urge caution, but the Pacific is beginning to change. Update: Kien eo an Yap eaar…
An Pacific Ukoktak ilo Jokāne/The Pacific’s Quiet Transformation (Monster El Niño – Part 2)
Part 1: Dead Fish on Lamotrek/Ek ko Rej Mej ilo Lamotrek Part 2: The Pacific’s Quiet Transformation/An Pacific Ukoktak ilo Jokāne Part 3: Preparing for What May Come/Pojak Ñan Ta eo Emaroñ Itok Part 2…
Pojak Ñan Ta eo Emaroñ Itok/Preparing for What May Come (Monster El Niño – Part 3)
Part 1: Dead Fish on Lamotrek/Ek ko Rej Mej ilo Lamotrek Part 2: The Pacific’s Quiet Transformation/An Pacific Ukoktak ilo Jokāne Part 3: Preparing for What May Come/Pojak Ñan Ta eo Emaroñ Itok Part 3…
America Came to Chuuk as a Partner with $96-million Sinlaku Relief; But What Does America Believe Chuuk Is?
WENO, Chuuk — There was something deeply significant about the scene in Weno, Chuuk; Federated States of Micronesia, a few weeks ago. Americans and Micronesians officials stood together in Weno as the United States announced…
United Airlines, Part 1: What Happened to Air Mike? “We Have No Other Choice”
If Pacific travelers had another realistic option, many say they would no longer fly United Airlines. For most residents of Palau, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and…
Chuuk State Hospital: When Deferred Maintenance Becomes a Public Crisis
A hospital roof leak is usually considered a routine maintenance issue: a bucket is placed beneath the drip, repairs are scheduled, and life moves on. But when the director of Chuuk health services warned that…
The Two-Gavel Crisis (Part 1): Navigating the Dual Sovereignty Narrative in Chuuk
This is a two-part reflection on how Chuuk’s disputed 2025 election led to what many residents and observers have called the “two-governor” crisis. This first post focuses on the election conflict, competing claims to authority,…
The Two-Gavel Crisis (Part 2): Dual Sovereignty in Chuuk Post-Super Typhoon Sinlaku
Read: The Two-Gavel Crisis (Part 1). Part 1 of this two-part overview explains how Chuuk’s disputed 2025 election led to what many residents and observers have called the “two-governor” crisis. This first post focuses on…
‘UTAH COFA EVENT,’ A SUCCESS
About 7,000 Micronesian residents turned out for this historic event The team representing the Compact of Free Association (COFA) for Micronesians in the continental United States achieved another milestone, echoing their success in Texas several…
