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    Cruz's campaign dedication cost him his DOE job

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Is it the start of a rather nasty campaign season? Or was it all just a process that happened to unravel, as the deadline crept up for candidates to make it onto the ballot? The questions come after a Guam DOE teacher and candidate for lieutenant governor

  • Petty politics at the heart of GMH controversy, says Adelup

    By Kehani Mendiola
    It looks like Adelup is stepping in and laying down their two cents once again over the GMH controversy. Over the weekend, the governor's office sent out a Frequently Asked Questions release addressing the concerns of Guam's only public hospital. And acco

  • Corrective action plan for GMH outlined

    By Nestor Licanto

    Peter John Camacho, the CEO of the Guam Memorial Hospital, has released a corrective action plan for the deficiencies cited in a recent report by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare. The responses are seen as crucial for the hospital's continued eligibi

  • FCC fired up about E911 transfers

    By Nestor Licanto

    The Calvo Administration is under fire from the Federal Communications Commission for diverting several million dollars from the Emergency 911 fund. And the FCC is also chastising Adelup for not responding to multiple calls for an explanation. In a June 2

  • Leon Guerrero, Gutierrez share campaign visions

    By Nestor Licanto
    Two of the four candidates for the democratic gubernatorial nomination announced their campaign platforms this past week. KUAM caught up with on the top priorities of Lou Leon Guerrero and former Governor Carl Gutierrez. In separate news conferences, Leon

  • Workshop focuses on scaling business regionally

    By Nestor Licanto
    Do you have big dreams of expanding your business on a regional scale? Well, there's help for local companies interested in opportunities in the Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asian markets. A recent workshop was hosted by representatives from the U.S. Commer

  • Taking Root summer camps digs deep into Guam's culture

    By Salome Vuki An innovative summer camp Taking Root is literally digging deep into Guam's cultural roots to teach kids about island sustainability. The learning never stops even though it's summertime. A camp called Taking Root teaches young people about

  • Running group picks up trash while working out

    By Krystal Paco
    For this month's Good Neighbor segment featuring a Good Samaritan in our community and highlighting their every day acts of selflessness, we literally catch-up with a very special running group who are doing their part to keep our island clean and beautif

  • Bridges through Merizo finally open

    By Carmen Terlaje
    A decade in the works, you may remember taking the scenic route down south, driving on one lane only bridges under construction. Now, after years of challenges, those bridges are open. After more than 10 years of construction, Bile and Pigua Bridge down s

  • Canonist says Guam church has more options with sanctioned priest

    By Krystal Paco
    He's not your typical man on the run...he's a priest. Father Adrian Cristobal was given a deadline to report back to Guam last Friday in light of clergy sexual abuse allegations against him. Though he's been sanctioned by the Archdiocese of Agana and forb

  • Cruz to stay in race

    By Chris Barnett
    The Rodriguez Cruz campaign is accusing the Department of Education of giving Dave Cruz an ultimatum to back out of the race to Adelup for political reasons. Earlier today KUAM broke the story that Cruz had to make a decision - pull out of the election or

  • Will Cruz leave Rodriguez campaign?

    By Chris Barnett
    Senator Dennis Rodriguez’s running mate David Cruz Jr. will “make a decision” regarding his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. This coming just a day after the Attorney General advised the Department of Education Superintendent Jon Ferna

  • BOTA petition forgery to be investigated by White Collar Crime Unit

    By Chris Barnett
    At least one forgery on the Tenorio/Ada gubernatorial team’s nominating petition will be investigated by the White Collar Crime Unit of the Attorney General’s office. As reported first on KUAM News, Guam Election Commission employee Albert San

  • Dr. Thomas Krise selected as next UOG president

    By Carmen Terlaje
    The search now over after extensive interviews and on-campus visits with the top 4 finalists for president of the University of Guam. The UOG Board of Regents met Thursday night and voted for the University of Guam President-Elect Dr. Thomas Krise. The UO

  • Timicca Nauta's friends cope with huge loss

    By Krystal Paco
    Family and friends continue to mourn the tragic death of Timicca Nauta. The young girl was stabbed nearly a week ago in a Dededo home. Her killer remains on the run. Although family have declined KUAM's request for an interview, it appears her peers are t

  • Tenorio/Ada forgery case unfolds

    By Chris Barnett

    A forged signature found on one of the Tenorio/Ada team’s nominating petitions – and the matter has been forwarded to the AG’s office. Guam Election Commission employee Albert D. Sanga Jr. coming before the board last night saying his si

  • Fines, imprisonment threatened if GMH administrator doesn't release report

    By Carmen Terlaje
    On the brink of losing out on millions of dollars, Governor Eddie Calvo calls for the head of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority to release the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services survey and the hospital's corrective action plan to the Guam Legisl

  • Convicted killer Clifford San Nicolas makes plea agreement with government

    By Krystal Paco

    He's not leaving his fate to a jury again. In court on Thursday, defendant Clifford San Nicolas entered a plea agreement with the government. It's a surprising twist of events considering the accused killer was tried and convicted once before, but appeale

  • Police chief promises teen's killer will be caught

    By Nick Delgado
    Police are confident they will catch 15 year old Timicca Nauta's killer. The teen was found dead after an apparent stabbing in Dededo over the weekend. The top brass of the police department speaking out as the homicide investigation drives on. More than

  • Brogan Walker Sanchez ready for Invicta fight against Miranda Maverick

    By Dave Delgado
    BJJ Brown belt Brogan Walker Sanchez is set to step into the Invicta cage for the second time on July 21st. Brogan will be facing undefeated fighter Miranda Maverick at Invicta FC 30 in Kansas City. Her opponent is 3-0 as a pro and 6-1 as an amateur. Walk

  • Forgery found in BOTA petition

    By Chris Barnett

    The Guam Election Commission discovered a forged signature in the nominating petition for the gubernatorial team of Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio and Tony Ada. The forged signature was discovered by GEC staff who noticed the name of GEC employee Albert D. Sang

  • Corruption allegations could lead to multiple lawsuits against Troy Torres

    By Nick Delgado
    The allegations of corruption and cover up made by the governor's former communications director has many he named - fed up. We could see multiple people taking legal action against him, after Tuesday's press conference where Troy Torres shared a phone ca

  • Adelup gives raises, continues hiring

    By Chris Barnett

    Two Adelup staffers received a combined $27,000 in raises, according to documents obtained from the Department of Administration. The Calvo/Tenorio administration has also hired two new Governor’s assistants in the last month at a cost of over $100,

  • UOG Sea Grant Office optimizes energy use

    By Salome Vuki Making waves this week with its new, sustainable headquarters, the UOG Sea Grant Office is optimizing their energy use making for a greener Guam. It's all brand new and it's all green. Since 2001 UOG Sea Srant has made it its mission to edu

  • GMH leadership grilled about lack of control

    By Nick Delgado
    Management failures at the Guam Memorial Hospital was the focus during the hospital's budget hearing before senators today. The hearing you could say seemed more like another oversight hearing, as GMH made a request for money to get them on track with pro

  • Troy Torres details more allegations of corruption

    By Krystal Paco
    Calling it his season finale for now and time to cool things off so he can help with the Rodriguez-Cruz gubernatorial campaign, Troy Torres unleashes his latest set of allegations of corruption and a taped phone conversation between the deputy chief of st

  • Teen's death in Dededo now a homicide investigation

    By Nick Delgado
    Police are now conducting a homicide investigation. This after KUAM confirmed 15 year old Timicca Nauta's murder was ruled a homicide following an autopsy performed Monday afternoon. A community in fear. Frank Benavente, Dededo Vice Mayor said, "I would j

  • Public confidence in GMH takes another hit

    By Chris Barnett
    In the wake of a damning federal report on GMH, confidence in the island’s only public hospital could be hitting an all-time low. You’ve all heard the jokes over the years – GMH stands for “Get Me to Hawaii” – those jok

  • Make sure you stay safe on the road

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Whether you're walking or running, you always want to make it home safe. Now with nine fatalities just this year and the number of auto-pedestrian accidents on the rise, KUAM News reached out to the running community to shares some tips on what you can do

  • Report: GMH Medicare status in danger

    By Chris Barnett

    The Guam Memorial Hospital will be kicked out of the Medicare program on October 3 if its response to a damning federal survey report is not deemed acceptable. A survey report conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services documents 80 pages o

  • Whistleblower's claims about GMH debated

    By Nestor Licanto
    Hospital mismanagement and corruption was also the focus of an oversight hearing at the legislature Monday night. Senators again heard from a self-described whistleblower, who alleged a systemic failure in leadership. Dr. Kozue Shimabukuro once a top admi

  • 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

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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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    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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  • 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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  • Island roadwork schedule: June 25-29

    Island roadwork schedule: June 25-29

    Route 3 Widening Motorists are advised that construction activities are ongoing along Route 3 from just north of Route 28 to just south of Potts Junction. The Route 3 southbound lane south of Route 28 will be reduced to one lane to accommodate work in theMore >>
    Route 3 Widening Motorists are advised that construction activities are ongoing along Route 3 from just north of Route 28 to just south of Potts Junction. The Route 3 southbound lane south of Route 28 will be reduced to one lane to accommodate work in theMore >>

  • Water outage in Piti until 10pm

    Water outage in Piti until 10pm

    GWA announces an emergency water outage today Wednesday , June 20, 2018 starting immediately until 10:00 p.m.. Crew making repairs to a damaged main line. Village: Nimitz hill, Piti Areas affected: Mamma Sandy Street and surrounding areas. For more informMore >>
    GWA announces an emergency water outage today Wednesday , June 20, 2018 starting immediately until 10:00 p.m.. Crew making repairs to a damaged main line. Village: Nimitz hill, Piti Areas affected: Mamma Sandy Street and surrounding areas. For more informMore >>

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  • Gavin A. Duenas

    Gavin A. Duenas

    Name: Gavin A. Duenas Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 32 HT: 5’7 WT: 110 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Merizo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Tribal on Left Arm Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Home Invasion CMore >>
    Name: Gavin A. Duenas Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 32 HT: 5’7 WT: 110 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Merizo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Tribal on Left Arm Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Home Invasion CMore >>

  • Alvin Paul aka: Alvin Baul, Alvin Bartolome

    Alvin Paul aka: Alvin Baul, Alvin Bartolome

    Name: Alvin Paul aka: Alvin Baul, Alvin Bartolome. Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 20 HT: 5’5 WT: 150 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Yigo Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Rioting, Assault, and ResistMore >>
    Name: Alvin Paul aka: Alvin Baul, Alvin Bartolome. Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 20 HT: 5’5 WT: 150 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Yigo Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Rioting, Assault, and ResistMore >>

  • John L.M Cruz

    John L.M Cruz

    Name: John L.M Cruz Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 47 HT: 5’6 WT: 170 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Merizo Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance. CriminalMore >>
    Name: John L.M Cruz Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 47 HT: 5’6 WT: 170 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Merizo Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of Probation Initial Charges: Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance. Criminal More >>
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  • Food for prison population requires procurement

    Food for prison population requires procurement

    The local prison needs an emergency procurement in order to continue providing food services for the inmates and detainees at DOC. DepCor extended its invitation for bid back in March, and remained in an emergency procurement with its current vendor, BasiMore >>
    The local prison needs an emergency procurement in order to continue providing food services for the inmates and detainees at DOC. DepCor extended its invitation for bid back in March, and remained in an emergency procurement with its current vendor, BasiMore >>

  • Legislature will continue with 14 senators if Cruz elected public auditor

    Legislature will continue with 14 senators if Cruz elected public auditor

    Those vying for public office now have less than 24 hours to file candidacy packets with the Guam Election Commission. Potential candidates have until 5pm tomorrow to meet the deadline, as GEC Director Maria Pangelinan said, "The law says that for the speMore >>
    Those vying for public office now have less than 24 hours to file candidacy packets with the Guam Election Commission. Potential candidates have until 5pm tomorrow to meet the deadline, as GEC Director Maria Pangelinan said, "The law says that for the speMore >>

  • Aguon crafts plan to rebuild the Home of the Sharks

    Aguon crafts plan to rebuild the Home of the Sharks

    Senator Frank Aguon Jr., who is running for governor, introduced a bill to transfer $1 million from the Governor's Office to DOE to rebuild Simon Sanchez High School. This comes after a budget hearing, where DOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez said there's nMore >>
    Senator Frank Aguon Jr., who is running for governor, introduced a bill to transfer $1 million from the Governor's Office to DOE to rebuild Simon Sanchez High School. This comes after a budget hearing, where DOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez said there's nMore >>
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