Memorial Day, Local Service: Chandler’s ties to U.S. military sacrifice are being mapped for the first time, with research pointing to 14 service members who died while wearing the uniform—12 killed in action and two who died in service accidents—though the paper notes older records may mean someone was missed. Violence & Climate Stress in the Pacific: Coverage also highlights how cyclones can trap families in evacuation centres where privacy collapses and violence risks rise, while Pacific ministries push for stronger, coordinated responses linking police, health, justice and social services. Fiji’s Intimate Partner Violence Study: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says it has completed a second national prevalence study using WHO-style methods, with final findings expected before year-end. Regional Health & Resilience Context: Earlier reporting ties climate disasters, urban strain, and health system gaps together across Pacific islands.