Meteorologists say 2026 is off to an unusually active start in the western Pacific. The strengthening El Niño pattern has shifted tropical cyclone formation farther east over exceptionally warm ocean waters, allowing storms more time…
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When Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated Saipan earlier this year in April, thousands of families began the long process of rebuilding. Emergency shelters opened, relief supplies arrived, and government agencies began assessing damage. But not every…
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Less than three months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Mariana Islands, another powerful storm has forced thousands of residents to shelter once again. On Monday, July 5, Super Typhoon…
For many people in the Marshall Islands, Chewy Lin is the person behind the camera. He is the photographer at graduations, cultural events, government conferences, beauty pageants, community gatherings, and breaking news scenes. He has…
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…
Guam storm warnings canceled and Chuuk’s still recovering Saipan and Tinian are finally in the clear now! Editor’s Note: This last week (April 9-14, 2026) Super Typhoon Sinlaku affected several islands in the FSM, Guam,…
Reported by: Michael Mapa and Melanie Carbine As families prepare for an approaching winter storm, grocery stores are experiencing shortages of basic items. Thursday night reporters for Chikin Melele in NWA saw empty shelves in…
15 years ago, when I lived in the Marshall Islands, global warming was just something that scientists talked about. I did, however, notice that parts of the reef were bleaching. I took note of the…
