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The previously-declared Tropical Storm Watch for Guam and Rota was canceled Tuesday afternoon, but although Guam was spared, the island did see some of the affects from the passing storm.

Starting next month, the Archdiocese of Agana will go live with an online resource to ensure every adult that comes in contact with youth - at church or in the classroom - gets a regular refresher course on safe boundaries and mandated reporting.

Is a recent ethics complaint filed against a majority of senators politically motivated? That's the argument of one University of Guam professor now speaking out after the complaint was filed on Monday.

Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. and former U.S. Attorney Alicia Limtiaco will vie for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The pair filed their candidacy papers with the Election Commission Tuesday surrounded by family and supporters.

We first brought you the news about the three DOC officers fired for their alleged part in the major contraband scheme at the local prison. The case going back to court this week. 

It's a story that could make a believer out of you. In the central village of Barrigada, an elderly couple is left picking up the pieces after their home caught fire on Sunday night. While cleaning through the rubble today, they make a remarkable discovery that reminded them to count their blessings.

One parent is pressing charges against two students at Simon Sanchez High School after a school fight that broke out on Friday morning.

One local runner who from a young age built up a tolerance and a passion for running to help improve his health. If he's not working on all things tourism for the island, Guam Visitor's Bureau spokesperson Josh Tyquiengco can be seen hitting the pavement.

Samantha Surban's courageous fight against cancer touched the lives of thousands of Guamanians worldwide who learned about how the happy little girl who took the disease head-on - with her family, classmates and island community behind her, cheering her on every step of the way.

We've featured the story of young Teiya Van Meter in years past, but she and family continue the fight to provide hope and inspiration to families afflicted by cancer. Since singing her way into our hearts during last year's St. Baldrick's event, "Princess Teiya", mom Tarra Van Meter and dad BJ Rolinski are now living in California.

The Port Authority of Guam is 42 years in the making and part of their success is ensuring Guam's cargo is not only secure, but that contraband never gets by.

Last week, several fire chiefs took part in a training forum hosted by the Western Pacific Islands Association of Fire Chiefs. The two-day conference focused on responding safely to violent acts and taking care of their health.

A very popular social media application has being used to disseminate a disturbing pornographic video of two toddler children. The video was downloaded back in August and traced to two Guam men who have been placed under arrest and face criminal charges.

A visit to the hospital led five people to check into the Department of Corrections. It was earlier this week we brought you the breaking story that a portion of the Guam Memorial Hospital was evacuated as GPD responded to a report of a suspicious package.

Eating on campus just became more convenient for University of Guam dormitory residents.  Good news for dorm students as this semester, the University of Guam Residence Hall Office implemented a meal plan program.

Two trials and two hung juries. What's next for accused murderer, Allan Agababa? Motions now before the court from defense who want the single charge of aggravated murder acquitted and Agababa released from jail.

While charter schools have been surrounded by controversy in recent weeks, we take a closer look at iLearn Academy Charter School, one that appears to be thriving with a curriculum focused primarily on STEM.

Is the Guam Academy Charter School being undermined so others can acquire its funding, students and facilities? The Guam Education Board vice chair Mark Mendiola responds to the accusations.

A local Catholic group continues its longtime efforts to build a church named after Saint John Paul II. It's a project they hope will further strengthen the faith of the thousands of Catholics and others here on the island.

Don't mess with our "401k's." That's the message behind one group's online petition drive, against a bill it claims will harm retirement plan participants here. 

October is National Dwarfism Awareness month, something that is not commonly recognized on island. One little girl's story about being a little person is going viral.

It's spurred heated debate from elected officials and many in the community...but today, the United States Marine Corps made its case before local mayors explaining what is being done to preserve the environment and cultural sites at the live fire training complex near Ritidian.

Questions over accountability and financial management at Guahan Academy Charter School have made headlines over the past few weeks. But today the school's board members are firing back, alleging that recent criticism is an ill-disguised attempt to shut the school down just before the charter goes up for renewal.

They're already set to face a Superior Court jury later this month and a federal jury later this year. But, a superseding indictment names additional defendants in a scheme involving dozens of luxury cars that were fraudulently registered then shipped to China.

The government is just trying to make it easy on themselves. That's the argument at least one defense attorney is making in response to the prosecution's opposition to sever the cases for those accused in the alleged prison contraband scheme.

Still no verdict from Rome on Archbishop Anthony Apuron's canonical trial. But, some good news for victims from a court here at home. Deny defense's motion to dismiss the clergy sexual abuse lawsuits against Archbishop Anthony Apuron.