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A congressional representative from American Samoa is urging opponents of a controversial firing range at Northwest Field to work out their differences with the military.  Delegate Amata Radewagan says she's met with Defense Department officials on the controversy and is supportive of their efforts.

With a continual teacher shortage, could distance education bring more qualified instructors into the classrooms? The idea is being considered by the Guam Education Board.

Imagine needing to call 911, but not being able to access a cell phone because of the inability to see and hear. That problem has affected thousands of individuals across the nation, leading to a new program in Guam that helps residents access the technology needed to effectively communicate with loved ones and first responders.

Education officials are saying enough's enough - board members Thursday agreeing to draft a resolution asking the attorney general to step in after numerous protests have stopped the reconstruction of one of the island's most dilapidated schools.

GovGuam is waging a war against drug use in the workplace. Senator Telena Nelson on Friday brought several government agency heads to the table to find out what's being done to stop workers from using and abusing, and what more can be done to get them the help they need.

The head of a visiting congressional delegation spoke confidently about provisions in a bill, expected to clear Congress soon, that may provide the much-sought after relief for foreign labor. 

It's been stop-and-go since day one. And on Friday, the high profile trial against former GHURA legal counsel Mark Smith and co-defendant Glenn Wong comes to a screeching halt - this after the federal court declared a mistrial. 

Another letter from the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation says they will stop accepting TakeCare Insurance patients effective today.

Randall Fulcher's not standing trial...but he's definitely in the hot seat. For the second day in a row, the government's key witness in the Allan Agababa aggravated murder trial took the stand. And this time, his credibility is in question as it appears he's provided inconsistent statements to jurors.

Hundreds of elderly are worried after receiving notice on Wednesday that adult day care services will be suspended at the end of the month. However the Division of Senior Citizens assures the community that work to extend these services is underway.

It seems murder charges are off the table for the trio accused in the brutal beating of DepCor detainee Justin Meno.

The 6’4” senior at Guam High weighs in at 210 pounds – after packing on 25 pounds of muscle in the off-season.

After an ethics committee found that Legislative Minority Leader Jim Espaldon was in violation when involved in dealings up in the CNMI, the veteran senator has continuously declined to be interviewed about the findings.

Another protest in the efforts to rebuild Simon Sanchez High School has many stakeholders frustrated and wondering what needs to happen next.

More details were revealed about Allan Agababa's alleged plot to kill his mother to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in death benefits. On the stand, Agababa's friend, Randall Fulcher, tells all - that Agababa came to him not only to solicit for a gun, but also to destroy the evidence.

It's not one...not two...but it's now three times in recent weeks he's caught with contraband inside his maximum security cell. Inmate Bruno Simmons again found with a variety of contraband items including a razor blade and empty straws containing white residue believed to be the drug, ICE.

The Governor is back from Washington without a firm commitment to resolve the H-2n crisis. But he remains confident that the critical issue will be resolved soon enough, or else the military buildup will not happen.

Whether you're moving, remodeling, or just replacing appliances in your house, there are a few things you should keep in mind when shopping, especially if you are looking to save some money.

Did defendant Allan Agababa plot to kill his mother? It may appear that way according to testimony heard in Day 5 of the aggravated murder trial. On the stand, individuals report having conversations with Agababa about guns and deadly chemicals.

It's been five years in the making, and this week a new curriculum is being rolled out that aims to more effectively work with Chuukese and Chamorro communities. The focus is on their personal wellbeing and sexuality. It's all an effort to reduce the risk of STDs and HIV on island.

On Tuesday, Department of Corrections leaders responded to the rash of contraband recently found at the Mangilao compound. KUAM went behind bars for more on the prison's efforts to put a stop to the smuggling of drugs and other banned items. 

The proposed firing range at Ritidian-Litekyan won't just affect the lands they're going to sit on...but the waters out below the cliffline, as well. 

It's back to class for hundreds of middle and high school students at the Guahan Academy Charter School after the new facility in Tiyan was cleared to open over the weekend. 

The airline says it is discontinuing service because "the demand has not been strong enough to sustain the route."