By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — A former Palau Housing Authority employee is accused of allegedly defrauding more than a dozen low-income and elderly housing applicants — most of them retirees — out of thousands of dollars in cash, using a scheme investigators say continued for more than a year before she was caught. […]
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Late-Night Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Woman Under Palau’s New Drug Law
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — A Palauan woman has been charged with drug possession after a late-night traffic stop led officers to discover suspected methamphetamine paraphernalia inside her vehicle. Denitha Tarkong was charged with possession of less than one gram of a controlled substance following a stop that occurred between 11 p.m. and […]
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Airai State Launches Nature-Based Climate Resilience Initiative to Restore Cultural and Natural Sites in Palau
AIRAI, Palau — Airai State has launched a community-led initiative to strengthen climate resilience and restore key cultural and natural sites, marking a significant step in Palau’s ongoing efforts to address environmental challenges. Airai community working to clear traditional villages. On June 13, Airai State began its first Nature-based Solutions activity under the KIWA Resilient […]
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July Elections Set for Two Palau States: 10 Candidates Vie for Ngiwal Legislature, Ngeremlengui Fills Vacancy
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (June 22, 2026) — Two states will hold elections for their legislatures next month, with Ngiwal voters choosing a new slate of lawmakers and Ngeremlengui holding a special election to fill a recent vacancy. Ngiwal will hold its 22nd legislative election on July 14. According to the Palau Election […]
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Ngarchelong Governor’s Race Shapes Up as Close Contest
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Voters in Ngarchelong State will head to the polls Friday, June 26, for a primary election to determine which two candidates will advance to the general election for governor. Three candidates are competing for the office: Kayama Shiro, Hadley F. Renguul and incumbent Gov. Dwight Ngiraibai — and […]
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No Rain, No Relief: Palau and Western Micronesia Brace for Dry Stretch Before El Niño Arrives
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 22, 2026) Palau and nearby Yap State are in for a stretch of drier-than-normal weather in the coming weeks, and residents are being urged to watch their water supplies closely — even as forecasters say wetter conditions are likely to return later this year when El Niño develops. The […]