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

…things from Micronesia

• This record-breaking rower is in the area, on a kayak, by himself.

• Folks are working to keep the longstanding Yapese loom tradition alive.

• The Diplomat wrote about the “unsettling lack of action” on the Compacts of Free Association negotiations.

…Tonga updates

• Unfortunately, there have been COVID-19 cases detected in the Kingdom of Tonga, which is still very much in emergency mode after the volcanic eruption and tsunami. As of Feb 10, 66 cases have been confirmed, mostly in the capital Nuku’alofa.

• This situation report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs shares more information about how the cases have impacted Tonga. Schools opened but closed again after Tonga locked down to curb the virus spread. Repairs to the undersea cable are underway. According to this report, “access to safe water remains the most pressing issue.” Here’s a list of organizations where you can donate to help Tonga, if you can.

… “two”sday issue

• This issue of Kaselehlie Press was issued on 2/2/22 and it’s the second issue of Volume 22!

Hope you have a wonderful, peaceful weekend, friends.

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