You’re reading The Husk's Friday edition, our Weekender, a countdown/roundup of miscellanea from Micronesia, Guam, and Earth.

…things from Micronesia

• Recently, a veteran who was stationed on Guam in the mid-1970s shared photos on Facebook of chemicals sprayed on the island. The Pacific Island Times report links the photos to Agent Orange use on the island.

• These kids from Marianas High School were victorious in their district in a Congressional App Challenge. Their app, A’ayuda, helps people learn and share CHamoru and Carolinian language, per The Guam Daily Post.

• Women from Micronesia are speaking out and sharing their stories in a new publication titled “We Don’t Whisper Anymore,” the Marshall Islands Journal reports. The stories aim to spread awareness bout violence against women. Read their stories here.

…climate change things

• The Pacific Elders Voice urged Fiji’s prime minister to push Australia to commit to greater climate action. The Island Times report states:

The Pacific Elders said while Australia claimed to be part of the “Pacific family” it failed to make strong commitments to address the climate crisis. 

• The flooding in the low-lying islands last week led to major damage prompting Chuuk to declare a state of emergency.

…historic ceremony

• Dr. Perpetua Konman, FSM’s first female Congress representative, was sworn in!

Happy happy Friday to you all. I’ll see you all again in your inbox on Monday.¹