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  • Brandon Acosta appears in court

    By Krystal Paco
    Accused murderer Brandon Michael Acosta makes his first court appearance on Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old was arrested on Friday after he confessed to police to killing Timicca Nauta back in June. Court documents state it was a burglary gone bad. Ac

  • Man under arrest for teen’s murder

    By Nick Delgado

    A man accused of killing a 15 year old girl in Dededo is placed under arrest. KUAM has learned that Brandon Michael Acosta is facing charges in connection to the murder of Timicca Nauta. The Okkodo High student was found dead with an apparent stab wound i

  • Teacher charged with operating illegitimate home school

    By Krystal Paco
    From the classroom to the jail cell - George Washington High School science teacher Andrea Maanao Cruz faces felony charges for operating an illegitimate home school and credit recovery program. But, it doesn't stop there. During a search of her classroom

  • Tenorio/Ada's lawyer wants GEC chair to recuse herself

    By Nestor Licanto
    The lawyer for Republican gubernatorial team Ray Tenorio and Tony Ada is calling for the Chair of the Guam Election Commission to recuse herself. Attorney Tom Fisher says Alice Taijeron has taken money from the Democratic team of Lou Leon Guerrero and Jos

  • KUAM goes aboard one of the late Paul Allen's research vessels

    By Nick Delgado
    Tech pioneer Paul Allen is being remembered as the innovative co-founder of Microsoft, and as a generous philanthropist. Allen died earlier this week from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was 65. Now, one of Allen's vessels, the R/V Petrel, is known to frequent

  • Filmmaker Steven LeFever inspires creatives to pursue their passion

    By Krystal Paco
    Movie buffs, there's plenty to see at the ongoing 8th Annual Guam International Film Festival. Among the filmmakers, some familiar faces who want to inspire a younger generation of creators to pursue their passion. Here's more on Steven LeFever. It's the

  • "B(reef)ly Ours" exhibits the wonders of the coral reef ecosystem

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Around the world, people are celebrating the year of the Reef. Guam is no exception. Presenting "B(reef)ly Ours", a special exhibit on display at the Guam Museum. Hiding just below the Pacific Ocean, Guam is surrounded by a vibrant and colorful coral reef

  • Candidates spar at GMA debate

    By Chris Barnett
    Two gubernatorial teams squared up and traded shots at the Guam Medical Association forum last night. Questions posed by the GMA focused on medical topics, with much of the talk centered on the ailing Guam Memorial Hospital. Forum moderator Dr. Nathaniel

  • Bill looks to grant Core Tech a qualifying certificate

    By Chris Barnett
    Bill 363 looks to grant tax breaks to Coretech even as business and consumers struggle to make ends meet in the face of several increases to local taxes. The bill, introduced by Democrat Senators Dennis Rodriguez and Joe San Agustin, would grant Coretech'

  • Civil Service Commission will investigate Baynum

    By Chris Barnett
    An assessment of a Mini Hatch Act complaint made against Guamanians for Fair Government’s Andri Baynum has been completed and an investigation has been recommended by the Civil Service Commission staff. The complaint, filed by Troy Torres, says Bayn

  • Senators to CLTC: not so fast

    By Chris Barnett
    A hearing on a bill meant to ratify controversial Chamorro Land Trust leases hit some snags as senators sounded off about the way laws were bent and broken to issue leases. Bill 356-34 seeks to ratify 2,877 leases the Attorney General categorized as "void

  • Rotary Club of Guam hosts congressional forum

    By Nick Delgado
    Showcasing how they would represent the territory in the Nation's capitol, the candidates for Guam Delegate answered questions before the Rotary Club of Guam on Thursday. They are the two in the running to be the island's next representative in Washington

  • Census officials surveying COFA migrants

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Don't be alarmed if you see them walking the streets in bright green. Officials from the US Census are on island, conducting the 2018 Survey of Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants. They're encouraging selected households to fill out the survey, be

  • KUAM Gamechangers: Jasmine Samonte - St. Paul cross-country

    By Dave Delgado
    Jasmine Samonte is a winner. The St. Paul junior is a cross-country standout - even though she's in her rookie season a cross country runner. Jazmin took first in 7 of the 10 regular season races this season, and she runs about 40 miles a week. Even if Ja

  • Calvo vetoes waiver authority bill for marijuana

    By Nestor Licanto
    Governor Eddie Calvo has vetoed a bill that would have given him waiver authority over certain requirements for the long-stalled marijuana law. In his veto message, Calvo says the legislature can't dictate what executive orders he should make. And he says

  • Guam Kmart not closing despite bankruptcy

    By Nick Delgado
    KMART on Guam is not on the list of stores that Sears Holdings has scheduled to close. The store previously reported in the Wall Street Journal as the chains busiest is said to be sticking around after Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. But,

  • Philippine environmentalist shares inspiring philosophy

    By Nestor Licanto
    The theme of this year's Bank of Guam Economic Forum was environmental sustainability, and the critical importance of protecting the environment in achieving economic success. The keynote speaker of the event was one of the Philippines' top environmentali

  • Tempers flare at GEC meeting

    By Chris Barnett

    Tensions ran high tonight at the Guam Election Commission meeting. With the GEC facing a veritable avalanche of new correspondence, one of the first things GEC board members did was vote unanimously to table discussion on letters until their next meeting.

  • Angel Tree gathers gifts for children of the incarcerated

    By Krystal Paco
    Hundreds of children whose parents are behind bars at the Department of Corrections are in need of gifts to open on Christmas Day. With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s why Prison Fellowship has begun its annual Angel Tree program. Ev

  • Terlaje tops KUAM/UOG student poll

    By Chris Barnett
    Speaker Therese Terlaje got the top spot in a KUAM News/UOG student poll. The poll covers all races in the General Election. The poll predicts a slim 8-7 Democrat legislative majority, with incumbent Senators Terlaje, Regine Biscoe Lee and Telena Nelson r

  • Gina Lopez touts environmental sustainability at BOG forum

    By Nestor Licanto
    The environment is our economy. That's the message from this year's Bank of Guam economic forum which was focused on the importance of environmental sustainability. Presenters at the forum spoke on the need for balance between the environment and the econ

  • Sanchez HS students grieve loss of two teens killed in crash

    By Nick Delgado
    A tragedy took the lives of two teens over the weekend late Saturday in Yona. Both have since been identified as 17 year olds who were students at Simon Sanchez High. Just months into their senior year in high school, two teens from Simon Sanchez High are

  • Tenorio's lawyer: timing of gun-grab charges is suspect

    By Krystal Paco
    Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio isn't set to face a jury for another five months. Defense, however, wants action now - that the case be dismissed on grounds of suspect timing of the charges. Tenorio may be under fire for a gun-grab incident, but its Chief

  • Democratic Party: Attacks were never raised by Aguon/Limtiaco

    By Chris Barnett
    The Democrats are sticking to their guns saying Lou and Josh are the party's choice - even if there are two democratic teams running in the General Election. They should've said something. That's what the Vice Chair of the Democratic Party says Aguon/Limt

  • Police chief says Election Day survey isn't a political ploy

    By Nestor Licanto
    The Guam Police Department will not be conducting an election day survey on its community based policing strategy after all. GPD planned to pass out the questionnaires on Election Day, but has now decided to delay that. In a news conference Monday, Chief

  • Aguon/Limtiaco announce write-in candidacy

    By Chris Barnett
    Calling out members of his own party, his opponents and the three democratic representatives on the Guam Election Commission, Senator Frank Aguon Jr. and former US attorney Alicia Limtiaco said no more, and in front of hundreds of supporters they announce

  • 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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    Watch "Healthy Living with Dr. Jitka Lom" every Tuesday on KUAM News Extra and signup for the ExpressCare weekly newsletter on Facebook for extended tips about living a healthy island lifestyle!
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  • Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club

    Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club

    Thursday, May 7 2015 7:33 PM EDT2015-05-07 23:33:30 GMT

    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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    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! 

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  • Use our Think Pink template to promote breast cancer awareness

    Use our Think Pink template to promote breast cancer awareness

    Think Pink Day is coming to KUAM Communications on Monday, October 22nd and we want our entire community to get involved as we promote Breast Cancer Awareness! On Monday, October 22 get your friends, families, co-workers and classmates together and wear PMore >>
    Think Pink Day is coming to KUAM Communications on Monday, October 22nd and we want our entire community to get involved as we promote Breast Cancer Awareness! On Monday, October 22 get your friends, families, co-workers and classmates together and wear PMore >>

  • 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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  • System Forecasted to Impact Marianas as a Typhoon

    System Forecasted to Impact Marianas as a Typhoon

    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Depression Yutu. As of 7 a.m., Yutu was located near 8.7 degrees north latitude, 156.4 degrees east longitude, about 855 miles east-southeast of GuMore >>
    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Depression Yutu. As of 7 a.m., Yutu was located near 8.7 degrees north latitude, 156.4 degrees east longitude, about 855 miles east-southeast of GuMore >>

  • Tropical Disturbance Expected to Impact the Marianas by Midweek

    Tropical Disturbance Expected to Impact the Marianas by Midweek

    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical disturbance in eastern Micronesia. As of 5 p.m., the disturbance was located just north of Pohnpei, about 1075 miles east-southeast of Guam and 1060 east-southeast of Saipan. It continues to move slowly westward and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Marianas early this week. There is still much uncertainty with the exact track of the system. NWS advises ...More >>
    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical disturbance in eastern Micronesia. As of 5 p.m., the disturbance was located just north of Pohnpei, about 1075 miles east-southeast of Guam and 1060 east-southeast of Saipan. It continues to move slowly westward and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the MarMore >>

  • NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Guam; Drive with Caution

    NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Guam; Drive with Caution

    For Immediate Release October 21, 2018 NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Guam; Drive with Caution The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 4:30 p.m. A flood advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Heavy rain across portions of Guam will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to one inch of...More >>
    For Immediate Release October 21, 2018 NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Guam; Drive with Caution The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 430 p.m. A flood advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurriMore >>
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  • System Forecasted to Impact Marianas as a Typhoon

    System Forecasted to Impact Marianas as a Typhoon

    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Depression Yutu. As of 7 a.m., Yutu was located near 8.7 degrees north latitude, 156.4 degrees east longitude, about 855 miles east-southeast of GuMore >>
    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Depression Yutu. As of 7 a.m., Yutu was located near 8.7 degrees north latitude, 156.4 degrees east longitude, about 855 miles east-southeast of GuMore >>

  • Tropical Disturbance Expected to Impact the Marianas by Midweek

    Tropical Disturbance Expected to Impact the Marianas by Midweek

    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical disturbance in eastern Micronesia. As of 5 p.m., the disturbance was located just north of Pohnpei, about 1075 miles east-southeast of Guam and 1060 east-southeast of Saipan. It continues to move slowly westward and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Marianas early this week. There is still much uncertainty with the exact track of the system. NWS advises ...More >>
    The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical disturbance in eastern Micronesia. As of 5 p.m., the disturbance was located just north of Pohnpei, about 1075 miles east-southeast of Guam and 1060 east-southeast of Saipan. It continues to move slowly westward and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the MarMore >>

  • Chamorro activists testify before UN

    Chamorro activists testify before UN

    A group of 20 Chamorro activists, many young Chamorro women, testified in front of the United Nation Committee on Decolonization. Presenting a variety of arguments in favor of decolonizing Guam, the group asked UN officials to send an envoy to assess theMore >>
    A group of 20 Chamorro activists, many young Chamorro women, testified in front of the United Nation Committee on Decolonization. Presenting a variety of arguments in favor of decolonizing Guam, the group asked UN officials to send an envoy to assess the More >>
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