Mina Titus – Nuclear Survivor
Majuro, MH Flags were flown at half-mast across the Marshall Islands on March 1st, 2024 as the nation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Bikini Atoll by the US military in 1954. The…
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Washington County Quorum Court Approves Federal Funds Received through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
Tonight Washington County Quorum Court discussed and voted on several ordiances including an ordinance to accept an approximate reimbursement of $117,000 in federal funds through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). The Court passed…
A Place to Call Home
Juon mour ebool limōn ej jino ilo ṃōko iṃōd ñan kajojo armej , im aolep jej aikuj juon jikin jemaroñ ba ijo jikin im eṃōj watoke an kapijukunin em. Ñe ewōr jikid eṃṃan im koṇ…
JP Beth Coger Talks Justice Reform for the Marshallese in Washington County
Riit ilo Kajin Majol: Bwebwenato ippān JP Beth Coger kōn an jerbal ilo Quorum Court In Arkansas, each county has a Quorum Court to govern the finances and laws of the county. The number of…
Public Comment in Quorum Court on County’s Participation in SCAAP
Washington County Quorum Court continues to discuss the ordinance to accept federal funds through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). Quorum Court is the governing council in county government, particularly in Arkansas. The role…
UAMS House Call: Vitamin Supplements
Do vitamin supplements work? Many of us are familiar with vitamin supplements. Grocery stores, nutritional stores and pharmacies all carry multivitamins or various mineral or vitamin supplements. Vitamins and minerals are crucial to how our bodies…
Military Installation and Local People in Roi Namur and Arno Evacuated Due to Storm Surges
Large storm-generated swells swept the Marshall Islands over the weekend, January 20th and 21st. Waves burst through doors in this military installation on Roi in the Kwajalein Atoll. Everyone on Roi Namur was evacuated to…
Invest in us if you want to serve us: Marshallese Dr. Sheldon Riklon visits University of Iowa Hospital and Medical School
By Caleb Klipowicz January 19, 2024 Iowa City, IA Riit ilo Kajin Majel: Letok jibañ ñe kwōkōṇaan jerbal ippem. Despite snowy weather and temperatures below zero, doctors and public health professionals offered a warm welcome…
Marshallese Targeted by Springdale’s Participation in SCAAP
Editorial post written by Michael Mapa Hi, Yokwe to everyone. I am deeply saddened for my Marshallese community, my brothers and sisters. I am furious about ICE. Last week Immigrant Enforcement Control (ICE) detained and…
UAMS House Call: Donating Blood
Are there risks in donating blood? An adequate blood supply is vital in treating patients in such situations as emergency care, a planned surgery or for those undergoing treatments for illnesses such as cancer or sickle …