Climate Adaptation – Fire Season
The Southwest and Intermountain West are known for hot weather and even seasonal fires. They have also been experiencing a prolonged drought that has had dramatic effects on the western landscape. 2022 has been the…
Articles by Melanie Carbine
Climate Adaptation – Heat Waves
This summer has once again brought an onslaught of heat waves that seems to be becoming less and less surprising each year. Increased average temperatures, heat waves and heat-related illness topped the concerns for the…
Marshallese Comedy Show
May Day was not only a time to gather for sports but also for laughs. During the last day of softball tournaments, Michael Mapa announced a Marshallese Comedy Show for the Tuesday after the tournament,…
Community Spread of COVID-19 in Kosrae and Pohnpei
Read in Chuukese: https://chikinmelele.com/fetanin-ewe-semwen-covid-19 On July 19th, FSM Government became aware of multiple cases of COVID-19 in the communities of the State of Kosrae and the State of Pohnpei. On a repatriation flight to Kosrae…
FSM Mourns the Loss of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Federated States of Micronesia have a kizuna (special bond) with Japan formed over 34 years of formal diplomatic relations and more than 100 years of traditional relations. Many Micronesians have personal connections to Japan,…
May Day 2022 – Part 1
Arkansas Mayday 2022 lukkun eṃṃan im jejjet im bolomen an “AenEmmaan” kar kōkkare. Kaṃṃoolol President eo aer Patrick Boaz im crew eo an, kobaḷọk jiban̄ ko jān Consulate eo ad, im opeij ko jet ilo…
May Day 2022 – Part 2
You can read about the parade and opening ceremony in May Day 2022 – Part 1. Koṃ eṃṃol tata bwe aolep rar itok limō im ṃōṇōṇō ilo adwōj celebrate i laḷ eo ad im armej…
MayDay Closing Ceremony Entertainment
Ocean Wave makes their dances for the closing ceremony. The youth from Yokwe eo and Jesus, led by Pastor Liton Beasha, dance for the closing ceremony. Zumba Dancers! Ejmour n̄an kwe. Kwe n̄an ejmour. Koṃṃool…
Michael Mapa and Mino Bolkiem Speak Between MayDay Award Annoucements
Michael Mapa and Thomas Tulemsa explain Mapa’s campaign to run for Washington County Justice of the Peace (District 6). Mino Bolkiem explains a little about his work with WAO and MCOH in Hawaii.
MayDay 2022 Presentation of Awards
The Tennis Club announces their top winners for 2022. Basketball winners are announced: 12U Kekoa, 16U ZA6, Adult Ainemmon. Men’s Volleyball winners: Team Paka. The winner’s for Women’s volleyball and Women’s and Men’s Softball for…
