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To empower our Microneisian community and support a fuller life for our people in Hawaii.

10/27/2026

Good info for our COFA youth

10/14/2026

10/11/2026

📢 PUBLIC UPDATE: Yap U.S. Military Operations Office (YUMO) Project Progress

Following a recent visit from Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Andrew Wylie, the YUMO Office is sharing an update on planned U.S. military construction activities in Yap State.

Key details to know:

• 🏗️ Reviewing Plans: The YUMO Taskforce and technical experts are meeting with U.S. Government and Department of War representatives. They will review defense sites, storage locations, temporary laydown areas, and the draft Environmental Impact Statement.

• 🌱 Community & Culture First: Discussions will strictly focus on protecting Yap's natural environment, local traditions, and community life.

• 🗣️ Your Voice Matters: The taskforce is actively reviewing all public comments, concerns, and feedback submitted during earlier scoping periods to shape the final safeguard plans.

Have questions or want to learn more?

• 🏢 Visit in person: Stop by the YUMO Office at the Small Business Conference Building, Room 2 (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM).

• 📞 Call: 350-2053
• 📧 Email: [email protected]

Kammagar Gad Ma Kefel,
Yap U.S. Military Operations Office

08/23/2026

08/02/2026

Want to learn more about Hawai’i life ways and improve your knowledge of the place we all live and steward. Check out Halau Ohia🤙🏾

06/24/2026

Support Pacific Islanders Mental Health Research🤙🏾

Participants may qualify for this study if they:
• Are 18 years or older
• Were born in the Pacific Islands (excluding Hawai'i & U.S. territories)
• Self-identify as Polynesian, Micronesian, or Melanesian
• Are currently living in the United States
• Are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or admitted under the Compact of Free Association

Participation involves one 45-minute Zoom interview and is completely confidential and voluntary.

04/16/2026

Let's come together to celebrate and honor our cultural heritage and inspire and empower the next generations.

Click below to view CMF 2025 highlights.
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Address

Micronesians United-Big Island P. O. Box 5451
Hilo, HI
96720

Telephone

+18083652220

Website

http://www.mu-bi.org/

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