KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 18

Jaynes, Bill (2017-08-14). KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 18 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 18: NEWS: The Pohnpei State Legislature adopts articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Benjamin Rodriguez of the Pohnpei Supreme Court, initiating unprecedented constitutional proceedings, followed shortly by Rodriguez’s resignation effective August 14, 2017; reporting outlines the impeachment process, including legislative findings and the anticipated role of a judicial tribunal; youth education coverage highlights an expedition taking Micronesian students on an educational journey to the Arctic focused on environmental learning; conservation reporting announces the establishment of the Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge Scholarship Fund and the selection of the first cohort of graduate scholars in conservation through partnerships involving the Micronesia Conservation Trust and regional institutions; community and sustainability features encourage support for local food systems and restaurants emphasizing locally sourced products.