Shared passion for “yakyu” strengthens people-to-people ties despite distance and climate differences By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 13, 2026) — What do Palau and Japan’s northern prefecture of Hokkaido have in common? It is not the weather. On April 11, temperatures in Hokkaido hovered in the mid 30’s to low-40s Fahrenheit, while Koror saw […]
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Koror Youth Volleyball Tourney Scores Big Against Drugs, Builds Leaders
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “When you’re training, competing, and building relationships with your teammates, you’re naturally creating healthy habits that don’t leave much room for negative influences,” Omtilou Tellei, coordinator of Youth Activity for the Koror State Government Office, said of the island’s latest push to steer youth clear of drugs. The volleyball […]
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Palau Youth Defy Odds with Softball Tournament, Push for Drug-Free Future
“Never give up on your dreams — not just for yourself, but for your state, your community, and the entire nation of Palau.” By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — That’s the fiery call from Syd, president of the Imeyuns Youth Movement and a key organizer of the third annual Youth Day Softball Tournament. Despite a […]
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Palau Junior Tennis Team Qualifies for Pacific Oceania Championships
Koror, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Eight junior tennis players from Palau represented the nation at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) North Pacific Regional Championships (NPRC), held Feb. 2–6 in Guam, competing against athletes from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru. Shawn Etpison and Simon […]
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Three-Peat: Mindszenty Cardinals Defend BIIAA Boys Basketball Title
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb. 9, 2026) — The 2025-26 BIIAA high school basketball season wrapped up Feb. 5 with a closing ceremony, highlighted by Mindszenty High School completing a championship three-peat in boys varsity competition and a strong emphasis on growth, teamwork and youth development across the league. The Mindszenty Cardinals defended their […]