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  • Viral photo sparks cultural awareness conversation

    By Krystal Paco
    Many in our island community called a specific image involving a latte stone downright disrespectful. So much so that the concern about it forced the poster of the image to publicly apologize. The incident however also brings to light the need for all to

  • GPD: No retaliatory transfers

    By Chris Barnett
    KUAM confirms GPD transfers that may have been in retaliation for the Lt. Governor's gun grab incident have been put on ice - for now. KUAM confirming planned transfers of all Sergeants and Lieutenants have been holstered after the cop at the center of th

  • Will speaker's bills pass?

    By Nestor Licanto
    The battle over tax increases takes center stage again at the legislature. A public hearing is scheduled for this afternoon on a pair of "revenue enhancement" bills by Speaker Benjamin Cruz to help bridge an estimated $140-160 million government budget sh

  • Algae threatens island's tourism capital

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    If you've been in Tumon lately you may have noticed a buildup of green algae, the situation has prompted GovGuam to launch a cleanup to ensure it doesn't become an even larger problem. Carmela Cruz was one of dozens of volunteers that showed up early Sund

  • Kingsley's story: parents struggle to protect local baby with rare skin disease

    By Carmen Terlaje
    The worst disease you never heard of is what many call a rare skin disorder that one local family is dealing with. There is currently no cure or treatment for it. Meet Baby Kingsley. We spent the morning with him - the eight month old - all smiles. But, o

  • Absentee ballots being distributed

    Do you have a family member or friend off island that's eligible to vote in the upcoming election? The Guam Election Commission this week began mailing-out the absentee ballots. The ballots are in the mail. GEC Executive Director Maria Pangelinan says her

  • Parents educated on how to keep their kids safe online

    By Krystal Paco
    Moms and dads, listen up: if your child has access to the Internet, this story is for you. Y.A.P.P.Y. - it's a tool to remember what NOT to yap about online. "Y stands for you never share your full name. A is address. P is phone number. P is password. Y i

  • Tax increase debate expected to ramp-up

    By Nestor Licanto
    The Guam Legislature may have repealed the 2 percent sales tax that was supposed to start in October, but both the governor and the speaker believe they still need to find ways to make up for a huge revenue shortfall. So you can expect the tax increase de

  • GTA employees remember their late colleague and friend Jose Blas, Jr.

    A local telecom company is honoring the memory of their fallen colleague and friend. Jose Blas, Jr. was one of two people killed following that serious crash in Sinajana this week. The GTA engineer now being remembered by those he worked with day in and d

  • DOE urges lawmakers to make education a top priority

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Keep education a top priority, according to the Guam Education Board who passed a resolution warning lawmakers that if budget shortfalls continue cuts could impact education operations, including the long awaited rebuild of Simon Sanchez High School. Make

  • Cash and carry sale at former seminary

    By Krystal Paco
    Everything must go. "The contents that are in that hotel are now up for sale," said Father Mike Crisostomo. A flier circulated over social media on Friday, with the priest confirming it's the real deal. "When the flyer came out, it wasn't to address it as

  • Another former GPD Chief talks about Tenorio

    By Chris Barnett
    Former GPD Chief Paul Suba today spoke with KUAM News on the Lt. Governor’s grabbing of a SWAT officer’s weapon last weekend at the BBQ Block Party. Suba said police officers should always justify drawing their weapons, and pulling a loaded gu

  • Calvo calls on senators not to override his veto on tax repeal bill

    By Nestor Licanto
    Governor Eddie Calvo has vetoed the tax repeal bill, and is imploring senators not to mount an override. He says keeping the 2 percent general sales tax is the best way to avert an almost certain fiscal crisis. "I think it is just downright irresponsible,

  • Lieutenant governor has no Firearms ID

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    Guam's lieutenant governor apologized more than 20 times during an interview with KUAM News on Wednesday, but Ray Tenorio also made it clear his reasons for grabbing an officer's gun was because he is in charge of public safety. Lt. Governor Tenorio repea

  • Guamanians sad at discontinuation of Meiji's Karl Cheese Puffs

    By Carmen Terlaje
    It's the last of a Japanese snack turned local favorite, after Meiji announces they're ending production of the cheese-flavored chip many have come to love. The snack is already hard to find in local stores. You might remember the taste of Meiji's Karl Ch

  • What's it going to cost for the hospital's electrical panel?

    By Nestor Licanto
    $1,700 or $6 million? Those are the two separate repair assessments for the hospital's electrical panel. GMH says a loss of power due to a failure of the panel would risk patient's lives. But the question from senators is: how much do you need to pay to f

  • CSC: Blas resignation renders complaint "moot"

    By Chris Barnett
    The curious case of Amanda Blas continues. The republican senatorial candidate made headlines after KUAM News reports questioned whether or not she should have resigned when she officially decided to run for senator The Civil Service Commission said yes,

  • For Guam volleyballers, it's gold or bust

    By Dave Delgado
    Guam's men's national volleyball team has been Micro Games gold medalist for the last 4 games. Team Guam heads to Yap with a bulls eye on their backs and the team the rest of Micronesia is looking to beat. In 2014 Guam defeated host country Yap in the 3 s

  • Two dead after crash in Sinajana

    By Krystal Paco
    The Guam Police Department's Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash in Sinajana. One of the men involved was driving a GTA van. He has been identified as 52-year-old Jose Blas. The second victim has been identified as 78-year-old Edward

  • Gun group leader: Tenorio acted dangerously

    By Chris Barnett
    The incident involving Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio removing a police officer's weapon during the Guam BBQ Block Party last weekend isn't sitting well with the leader of a local gun group. The president of a local gun owners group tells KUAM News Lt. G

  • Liberation Festival begins today

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Rain or shine, and despite protest earlier this year from Village Mayor's stern message that without gambling they won't sponsor the carnival - the Liberation Festival is a go. The crowds are gathering at Chamorro village for the weekly night market, toda

  • Governor to veto sales tax repeal bill

    By Nestor Licanto
    The Governor says he will veto the sales tax repeal bill, and is hopeful senators will change their minds to avert a fiscal crisis. But the measure passed by an overwhelming 11-to-4 margin, more than enough for an override if the vote holds steady. The go

  • Tenorio apologizes for block party incident...repeatedly

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane

    It wasn't the kind of fireworks anyone was expecting at the Guam BBQ Block Party on Saturday night. Matter of fact Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio is still feeling the heat. That's because a complaint has officially been filed with the Guam Police Department now prompting an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General. 

  • Stash found in trash - 5 lbs of cocaine at Mr. Rubbishman facility

    By Kehani Mendiola
    "Drugs are trash", but it seems someone may have taken the expression literally. GPD's Mandana Drug Task Force responded to the Mr. Rubbishman facility in Harmon after a suspicious package was discovered by its employees. It was a stash found in the trash

  • Both drivers killed in Sinajana two-vehicle collision

    By Krystal Paco
    The Guam Police Department has confirmed both drivers in a two-vehicle collision today have died. The collision occurred on Route 4 in Sinjana near the Cha'ot bridge involving a silver Hyundai Tuscon and a GTA van. This story is developing.

  • Surveillance video captures Tenorio incident

    By Chris Barnett
    KUAM News has obtained surveillance video footage of an incident involving Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio and a Guam Police Department SWAT officer. The controversial incident occurred Saturday evening at the GVB BBQ Block Party. Tenorio admitted to remo

  • Should some Adelup staffers have to give up their jobs when running for public office?

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    She's a staff assistant and they're sticking to it - but that's not what the black and whites say at Department of Administration. FACT: Elected officials, special assistants to the Governor and Legislative employees don't have to resign when they run for

  • Former GPD Chiefs: Tenorio endangered lives

    By Chris Barnett
    Two former Chiefs of police say Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio endangered lives when he pulled a Guam Police Department SWAT officer’s weapon from his holster Saturday night at the Tumon BBQ Block Party. Tenorio, a candidate for Governor, in a stat

  • Senators put pressure of Customs chief during testimony

    By Kehani Mendiola
    A turn of events happening during the acting Guam Customs director's confirmation hearing held Monday night. The discussion begs the question - will Eric Palacios continue to lead the agency entrusted to protect Guam's borders? But senators put most of th

  • 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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  • 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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  • Guam's Trae Santos wins Frontier League home run derby

    Guam's Trae Santos wins Frontier League home run derby

    Huge shout out to Guam's Trae Santos for winning the Home Run Derby at this year's Frontier League All-Star Game held in Missouri. After taking some time off from the game, Santos is back on the diamond doing his thing. Santos, who plays for the Gateway GMore >>
    Huge shout out to Guam's Trae Santos for winning the Home Run Derby at this year's Frontier League All-Star Game held in Missouri. After taking some time off from the game, Santos is back on the diamond doing his thing. Santos, who plays for the Gateway GMore >>

  • Kids Fishing Derby this weekend in Asan

    Kids Fishing Derby this weekend in Asan

    Free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday at the War in the Pacific National Park in Asan. Make sure to register before noon Friday to get out there and compete for some prizes. Categories include longest fish, longest trigger fish and most fish caught. BrentMore >>
    Free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday at the War in the Pacific National Park in Asan. Make sure to register before noon Friday to get out there and compete for some prizes. Categories include longest fish, longest trigger fish and most fish caught. BrentMore >>

  • For Guam volleyballers, it's gold or bust

    For Guam volleyballers, it's gold or bust

    Guam's men's national volleyball team has been Micro Games gold medalist for the last 4 games. Team Guam heads to Yap with a bulls eye on their backs and the team the rest of Micronesia is looking to beat. In 2014 Guam defeated host country Yap in the 3 sMore >>
    Guam's men's national volleyball team has been Micro Games gold medalist for the last 4 games. Team Guam heads to Yap with a bulls eye on their backs and the team the rest of Micronesia is looking to beat. In 2014 Guam defeated host country Yap in the 3 sMore >>

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  • Merizo water outage

    Merizo water outage

    GWA announces an emergency water outage today, Friday July 13, 2018 starting immediately until 5:00 a.m. Saturday. Crews will be making repairs on main line break. Village: Merizo Areas affected: Chalan Kanton Tasi and surrounding lower areas/streets offMore >>
    GWA announces an emergency water outage today, Friday July 13, 2018 starting immediately until 5:00 a.m. Saturday. Crews will be making repairs on main line break. Village: Merizo Areas affected: Chalan Kanton Tasi and surrounding lower areas/streets off More >>

  • Roadwork planned from Dededo to Yona

    Roadwork planned from Dededo to Yona

    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 >>

  • Yigo water outage until 6pm

    Yigo water outage until 6pm

    GWA announces an emergency water outage today Thursday, July 12, 2018 starting immediately until 6:00 p.m.. Crew making repairs to a main line. Village: Yigo Areas affected: Chalan Nette, Asardas Drive and surrounding areas. For more information on the ouMore >>
    GWA announces an emergency water outage today Thursday, July 12, 2018 starting immediately until 6:00 p.m.. Crew making repairs to a main line. Village: Yigo Areas affected: Chalan Nette, Asardas Drive and surrounding areas. For more information on the ouMore >>
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  • Bobby-Joe S. Cruz

    Bobby-Joe S. Cruz

    Name: Bobby-Joe S. Cruz Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 39 HT: 5’6 WT: 260 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Talafofo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Left Arm “Cross”, Right Arm: “Latte Stone” Wanted for: Violating the CondMore >>
    Name: Bobby-Joe S. Cruz Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 39 HT: 5’6 WT: 260 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Talafofo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Left Arm “Cross”, Right Arm: “Latte Stone” Wanted for: Violating the CondMore >>

  • Derek J.S Quinata

    Derek J.S Quinata

    Name: Derek J.S Quinata Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 23 HT: 6’0 WT: 125 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Agat Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Right Arm “Hagat Familia”, Left wrist: “MOB” Wanted for: Violating the ConditMore >>
    Name: Derek J.S Quinata Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 23 HT: 6’0 WT: 125 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Agat Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Right Arm “Hagat Familia”, Left wrist: “MOB” Wanted for: Violating the ConditMore >>

  • Mario Espinoza Jr.

    Mario Espinoza Jr.

    Name: Mario Espinoza Jr. Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 28 HT: 5’6 WT: 160 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Dededo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Back: “ESPINOZA”, Right Arm: Tribal of Skulls Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of More >>
    Name: Mario Espinoza Jr. Male / Pacific Islander / Age: 28 HT: 5’6 WT: 160 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Last known village: Dededo Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Back: “ESPINOZA”, Right Arm: Tribal of Skulls Wanted for: Violating the Conditions of More >>
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  • Man dies in Anigua auto-pedestrian crash

    Man dies in Anigua auto-pedestrian crash

    The Guam Police Department has blocked off parts of Marine Corps Drive in Anigua as it investigates a fatal auto pedestrian incident in Anigua. The incident occurred just before 7:30pm on Monday near Circle K. Andrew Pluss was driving along Marine Corps DMore >>
    The Guam Police Department has blocked off parts of Marine Corps Drive in Anigua as it investigates a fatal auto pedestrian incident in Anigua. The incident occurred just before 7:30pm on Monday near Circle K. Andrew Pluss was driving along Marine Corps DMore >>

  • Morgan Hale caught in social video attacking cop

    Morgan Hale caught in social video attacking cop

    A video circulating on social media shows Guam police officers making an arrest after responding to a disturbance in Tamuning Sunday night. Morgan Hale is charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer, assault, resisting arrest, and public drunkenMore >>
    A video circulating on social media shows Guam police officers making an arrest after responding to a disturbance in Tamuning Sunday night. Morgan Hale is charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer, assault, resisting arrest, and public drunkenMore >>

  • Defense may attempt to discredit victim in Peregrine San Nicolas case

    Defense may attempt to discredit victim in Peregrine San Nicolas case

    He's charged with sexually assaulting a student on campus, but defense thinks they can discredit the victim. Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School teacher Peregrine San Nicolas appeared in court on Monday. Though trial is set to start next week, defense adviMore >>
    He's charged with sexually assaulting a student on campus, but defense thinks they can discredit the victim. Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School teacher Peregrine San Nicolas appeared in court on Monday. Though trial is set to start next week, defense adviMore >>
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