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  • Guam native's video of DC confrontation goes viral

    By Nick Delgado
    It's caused an upset across the nation. You may have seen the viral video captured by Guam native Kaya Taitano. It showed what appeared to be a confrontation between participants at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington, DC and a group of teens. A Ca

  • New police chief reveals strategy to cleanup, crack-down

    By Nick Delgado
    The new top brass of the Guam Police Department means serious business. Chief of Police Captain Steve Ignacio is already getting up to speed with investigations involving his own. He detailed to KUAM News his plan, now that he's been tapped to lead the fo

  • Corrections officers bring sports mindset to their mission at DOC

    by Bella Borja, for KUAM News Even though the officers at the Department of Corrections are forced to work overtime due to the lack of manpower, they fit some time into their days to stay fit. What better way to stay fit than to be on the field? Meet DOC

  • GWA updates mayors on master plan for fixing island leaks

    By Carmen Terlaje
    The goal is to fix a number of water leaks. The Guam Waterworks Authority's chief engineer gave a long -awaited update on their progress to island mayors. The multimillion-dollar project raises an important question: will consumers pay a price? The Guam W

  • Administration stands by Hattig appointment

    By Nick Delgado
    Land scam issues and more -- that will be the challenge for the man selected to oversee the Chamorro Land Trust Commission. Jack Hattig is no stranger to the public eye. After a failed run for senator, Hattig has now been tapped to be the director of the

  • Casil wants to rebuild and recentralize Hagåtña

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    It was back in 2015 when the Hagatna Restoration and Re-development Authority first held a pair of open house workshops to get public input for the island capital. Fast forward to 2019, the Leon Guerrero/Tenorio administration hopes to breathe life into t

  • Ybanez on par to lead Parks and Rec

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    With over two decades of managerial experience in the private sector, Richard Ybanez steps into the role of director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. All he needed was a couple of questions answered before accepting the leadership position at th

  • Popular pavilions at Ypao Beach get refurbished

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Loved and used by both tourists and locals alike, island leaders gathered at Ypao Beach Park to celebrate a Rotarian community service project. The governor and lieutenant governor were also in attendance, to cut the ribbon on the cement shelters enjoyed

  • GovGuam must pay back illegally diverted E911 funds

    By Nestor Licanto
    The Public Utilities Commission has concluded an investigation confirming that nearly $4 million was illegally diverted from the Emergency 911 fund in the past six years. In a meeting Thursday it ordered that the government pay all that money back, or fac

  • Moylan differs on CLTC, Ancestral Lands split with Land Management

    By Nick Delgado
    Could the governor's first executive order result in more spending for the Government of Guam? One senator is sharing his concerns to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's executive order that separates the Chamorro Land Trust Commission and the Guam Ancestral Lands C

  • AG Camacho leveraging social media to connect, communicate, conduct operations

    By Krystal Paco
    Social media is changing how world leaders communicate. President Donald Trump, with over 57.4 million followers, turns to Twitter daily to voice his opinions on controversial issues in 280 characters or less. Even Guam's superintendent of education, Jon

  • Mother arrested for child found at school

    By Krystal Paco
    A mom is in jail while her 4-year-old is in the custody of Child Protective Services. It apparently took Donicia Topasna Taitague almost five hours to report her child missing.  She was arrested for child abuse and neglect.

  • CLTC now separate from Land Management

    By Nestor Licanto
    The Chamorro Land Trust Commission will no longer be a part of the Department Land Management. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has issued an executive order making the CLTC, which had come under fire in recent months, a completely separate entity. It's the mis

  • Military responds to senators on Surface Danger Zone

    By Carmen Terlaje
    You may not be able to post more public comments, but opposition to the Navy's proposal continues to grow offline. A handful of senators have sent formal requests urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's not move forward with establishing a danger zone in

  • Administration promises funding for law enforcement

    By Nick Delgado
    Public safety is a top priority for the new administration. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio paid a visit to two of the law enforcement agencies during day eight on the job. Leaders at both the Guam Police Department and the Department of

  • Federal shutdown could stall progress for bankrupt Archdiocese

    By Krystal Paco
    It appears the federal shutdown could impact more than just federal jobs. The Archdiocese of Agana's recent filing for bankruptcy could also be hit by major delays. Despite the filing, the Church expects to resume operations as usual. "It looks like we'll

  • Guam federal employees feel first missed paycheck

    By Nestor Licanto
    The longest-ever US Government shutdown continues, and federal workers here are among the estimated 800,000 that are impacted. The employees are also feeling the effects of their first missed paycheck. We spoke with a local union representative who says i

  • 'We take responsibility as a church for the sins of the past'

    By Krystal Paco
    Today marks a major milestone for the Archdiocese of Agana. Early this morning, the Church filed for Chapter 11 reorganization, better known as bankruptcy - in the District Court of Guam. The hope is to finally get justice and some form of compensation fo

  • Administration announces more cabinet appointments

    The Leon Guerrero/Tenorio administration announced additional cabinet appointments today: Carlotta Leon Guerrero - chief advisor, Military and Regional Affairs Jesse Garcia - deputy director, Department of Public Works Arlene Santos - executive director,

  • Church music inspires Lawrence Borja's CHamoru perpetuation

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    Lawrence Borja has a unique hobby that ties him the CHamoru culture. He researches, edits, and transcribes sacred CHamoru hymns that were taught by the Franciscan Capuchin Missionaries in the early 1900's. It's something the 36-year-old has been doing sin

  • Bankrupt Archdiocese announces reorganization plan

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    The Archdiocese of Agana held a press conference this morning at the Chancery to announce it officially filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the District Court of Guam. Ford Elsaesser, a member of the Archdiocese of Agana’s legal team, said there were

  • Freshman senators urge military to not expand firing range danger zone

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Time might be up, but one senator is asking for an extension to the public comment period on the Navy's plan to expand a danger zone. Senator Sabina Perez, chairperson of the Legislative Committee on the Environment, wrote a formal letter to the US Army C

  • Simon Sanchez students and staff screened for TB

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Tuberculosis screening was in full-force at Simon Sanchez High School on Tuesday, after an individual on campus tested positive for pulmonary TB. It only takes one positive test to put health officials on alert. The n individual testing positive has stude

  • Get all your election news online & interactively from KUAM

    By Jason Salas
    The big news heading into this fall is the election, and so our digital team has put together a series of helpful and fun products to help you make an informed decision when you head to the polls. We're all over the map with our coverage of the Decision 2

  • Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club

    Watch KUAM News or listen to I94FM or Isla 63 AM where we'll announce the special celebrants of the day every weekday. And Every Friday, one lucky person will win a birthday cake compliments of Coldstone Creamery! 

  • DOE HQ left in the dark due to unpaid power bill

    The hum of a generator could be heard outside DOE's headquarters - the consequence of a delinquent bill that left employees in the dark.

  • Community outraged at savage beating of dogs

    By Krystal Paco
    Broken legs, a fractured skull, and damaged kidneys - just some of the injuries dogs Rex and Lucky sustained as a result of a brutal beating.

  • Short-term pain, long-term gain for CNMI consumers & businesses?

    By Nestor Licanto
    DOCOMO Pacific announced plans for a new fiber optic cable between Guam and Saipan, citing increased connectivity and lower cost bandwidth.

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    The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office advise surf is diminishing but is still hazardous in the Marianas. The following advisories remain in effect: A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until More >>
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  • Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club

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    Your loved ones' birthday is cause for celebration and the stations of KUAM and Coldstone Creamery want to make it extra special for them! Beginning April 1, KUAM News and Radio are launching the Birthday

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  • Nominate someone for the Good Neighbor Award

    Nominate someone for the Good Neighbor Award

    Tuesday, June 21 2016 2:19 AM EDT2016-06-21 06:19:37 GMT

    The acts of good neighbors in our community often go unnoticed. The Good Neighbor Award is a monthly feature highlighting the everyday acts of selflessness among everyday people!  

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    The acts of good neighbors in our community often go unnoticed. The Good Neighbor Award is a monthly feature highlighting the everyday acts of selflessness among everyday people!  

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  • Philippines Removed from H2B Visa Program

    Philippines Removed from H2B Visa Program

    The Philippines has been removed from the list of countries eligible to participate in the H2B foreign worker programs. According to a January 18 notice in the federal register, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the State DeparMore >>
    The Philippines has been removed from the list of countries eligible to participate in the H2B foreign worker programs. According to a January 18 notice in the federal register, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the State DeparMore >>

  • Guam native captures video of Lincoln Memorial confrontation

    Guam native captures video of Lincoln Memorial confrontation

    A Guam native is making waves after a video she captured went viral following a confrontation at the Indigenous Peoples March at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Friday.More >>
    A Guam native is making waves after a video she captured went viral following a confrontation at the Indigenous Peoples March at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Friday.More >>

  • Archdiocese says bankruptcy is necessary action

    Archdiocese says bankruptcy is necessary action

    Bankruptcy is the right path to justice and recovery. Archbishop Michael Byrnes writing to the community on Sunday in his message about the recent Chapter 11 reorganization - the bankruptcy filing to cover the claims for the more than 200 victims of clergMore >>
    Bankruptcy is the right path to justice and recovery. Archbishop Michael Byrnes writing to the community on Sunday in his message about the recent Chapter 11 reorganization - the bankruptcy filing to cover the claims for the more than 200 victims of clergMore >>
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