Pasifika Leadership: Doug Fiefia has become the first Tongan-American elected to Utah’s state senate. He says he hopes young Tongans will see they belong in political spaces and find the door left open wider. Diaspora and Representation: Cook Islands columnist Thomas Tarurongo Wynne points to nearly 139,000 people of Cook Islands Māori, Niuean and Tokelauan heritage in New Zealand, asking whether their numbers could translate into greater political influence. Healthcare Partnerships: A global skills approach aims to help nurses migrate with credentials recognised, fairer pay and stronger professional pathways, while also investing in training systems at home. Pacific Culture: Hawai‘i festival founder Kumu Leināʻala Fruean is inviting Pacific families and performers to the event’s 10th anniversary in June 2027, celebrating culture, language and shared history. Rugby and Community: Tonga’s 20–18 win over Samoa drew a record 29,411 fans and sparked celebrations across Pasifika communities, with supporters describing pride and togetherness despite the result.