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  • Typhoon Yutu not expected to bring destructive winds

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Tropical Storm Yutu, now Typhoon Yutu, is heading west towards the Marianas. Guam is currently under Tropical Storm Watch, but a typhoon warning is in effect for our neighbors in the CNMI. Though its current track has the eye missing Guam, Chip Guard from

  • Physician says sexual assault claims against him are unfounded

    By Nick Delgado
    It was all allegations that he claims are unfounded. A local physician wants to clear the record after reports surface that he was making unwanted sexual advances towards coworkers here, and even long before he relocated to Guam. Dr. Ugochukwu Akoma's fir

  • Real Men Wear Pink: Steven Pangelinan

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    "I wear pink first and foremost for my wife. She's a breast cancer survivor," Steven Pangelinan of Mangilao shared. "Also, to bring awareness to all those who go through it and in addition to that, what can the families do to support those that are going

  • Northern Marianas could see bad weather this week

    By Carmen Terlaje
    Tropical Depression Yutu is developing - officials expect heavy weather to hit the Marianas region Wednesday. Tropical Depression Yutu has Chip Guard, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, on alert, saying, "The computer models are pretty well in

  • Lou and Josh maintain lead in poll

    By Chris Barnett
    Lou Leon Guerrero and Josh Tenorio continue to maintain a strong lead over their Republican opponents in the latest KUAM News/UOG student poll. Of 238 people polled, 58% said they believed Lou and Josh would win the General Election. 32% said they believe

  • Timicca Nauta's family responds to arrest

    By Nick Delgado
    The family of a 15 year old Dededo girl found stabbed to death this past summer is relieved. This after one man is charged in connection to her murder. The man accused was living just steps away from her home and was apparently caught not long after Timic

  • Veteran alleging Agent Orange use on Guam dies

    By Nestor Licanto
    The man who raised allegations about Agent Orange contamination on Guam has died. Retired master sergeant Leroy Foster sparked a federal investigation over claims that he sprayed thousands of gallons of the toxic chemical while stationed at Andersen air f

  • Real Men Wear Pink: Joe San Agustin

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    We at KUAM are wearing pink...that's because today is Think Pink Day and the reason why we choose to acknowledge it on October 22nd is because it's our office manager Christie San Agustin's birthday, and she happens to be a breast cancer survivor. October

  • Great Debate set for next week

    By Chris Barnett
    It’s the last chance for voters to see gubernatorial candidates going at each other before Super Tuesday. It’s the Great Debate – organized by the University of Guam’s School of Business and Public Administration’s Regional C

  • 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

  • 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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  • UOG organizers say only ballot candidates may debate

    UOG organizers say only ballot candidates may debate

    It's a no-go for the Aguon Limtiaco Team hoping to be able to participate in next week's Great Debate. This morning Senator Frank Aguon Jr. wrote a letter to UOG President Thomas Krise officially requesting that he and his running mate Alicia Limtiaco be More >>
    It's a no-go for the Aguon Limtiaco Team hoping to be able to participate in next week's Great Debate. This morning Senator Frank Aguon Jr. wrote a letter to UOG President Thomas Krise officially requesting that he and his running mate Alicia Limtiaco be More >>

  • Deceased Capuchin priest named in clergy sexual abuse lawsuit

    Deceased Capuchin priest named in clergy sexual abuse lawsuit

    A recently deceased Capuchin priest is named in the latest lawsuit filed in the District Court of Guam. Father George Maddock passed away late last month at the age of 81. The plaintiff, identified only by his initials L.J.A. to protect his privacy, allegMore >>
    A recently deceased Capuchin priest is named in the latest lawsuit filed in the District Court of Guam. Father George Maddock passed away late last month at the age of 81. The plaintiff, identified only by his initials L.J.A. to protect his privacy, allegMore >>

  • Should Frank Aguon be allowed to debate?

    Should Frank Aguon be allowed to debate?

    Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. has written a letter to UOG President Dr. Thomas Krise, officially requesting for him and Alicia Limtiaco to be allowed to participate in next Tuesday's Great Debate. The two have officially announced their write in candidacy for More >>
    Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. has written a letter to UOG President Dr. Thomas Krise, officially requesting for him and Alicia Limtiaco to be allowed to participate in next Tuesday's Great Debate. The two have officially announced their write in candidacy for More >>
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