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More tax refunds were sent out in the mail this week. The Department of Revenue & Taxation processed and the Department of Administration mailed checks or paid by direct deposit. In total, 2,302 individual tax refund payments totaling $6.3 millon were pai
Former Guam Department of Education deputy superintendent of finance and administrative services Joann Camacho sat down with KUAM amid claims she experienced toxicity during her six months in her role. “I do not have a choice. I cannot fight back wh
It's an opportunity for those in law enforcement, security, or those seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones to learn some self-defense and tactical skills. A two-day training seminar is being held by Guam's only certified TRICOM instructor. Ja
Improving public trust and government performance, Public Auditor B.J. Cruz speaking at a Guam Chamber of Commerce general meeting at the Hilton earlier this week. He says there are eight audits currently ongoing, warning one of them when released will ma
The boil water notice in three central villages has been lifted. The Guam Waterworks Authority, with the concurrence of Guam Environmental Protection Agency, announced at 11 am Saturday that they are terminating the notice. Officials confirmed that follow
Vetoed Bill 213 fails to get the votes for an override. The measure would have had GovGuam agency and department head officials be given fines if they failed to provide their audits to the Office of Public Accountability past the deadline. Vice Speaker Ti
Veterans’ issues, transpiration and infrastructure and other topics were discussed today with a visiting congressional delegation. Guam Delegate James Moylan announcing it includes Illinois Congressman Mike Bost and Missouri Congressman Sam Graves w
There are new details to report about the deadly Thai Thai shooting. The second man witnesses spotted on the scene the day a Dededo mother was robbed, shot and killed outside of the Tamuning restaurant has been identified. KUAM independently confirming th
The homeless population on island seems to be growing and many of them are in major need of assistance. KUAM News brings you to the island's capital, where there was a one-stop event creating a pathway in hopes to get them out of homelessness. The annual
CNMI Superior Court Judge Joseph Camacho acquitted chief parole officer Nick Reyes of misconduct in public office and forgery. His bench trial, which concluded on Thursday, also included testimony from CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios earlier this week. Reyes wa
Getting in on the local workforce isn't as easy for most on our island. Still, many are hopeful and willing to work hard. This is the attitude of those looking to make better lives for themselves and their families. KUAM's Destiny Cruz speaking with eager
It’s a super Friday for the CNMI Judiciary. Today, they marked their 35th anniversary, Law Week, and Treatment Court Month. The Northern Marianas Judiciary marked a major milestone with the wheels of justice moving towards the future. Justice John M
A water well that serves residents in the central Guam villages of Agana Heights, Sinajana, and Maina has tested positive for E.coli. The Guam Waterworks Authority has issued a boil water notice as a result of the positive sample taken on Wednesday. Conta
Recognizing the need to bolster rehabilitation strategies through evidence-based practices, the Judiciary of Guam’s Probation Services Division participated in case planning training at the Judicial Education Center last week. Led by Eric Willoughby
At the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters on Feb. 15 in Washington, D.C., University of Guam students Charlene Badajos and Jamilee Cruz were among several students asked to stand during a speech by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack. Duri
Chief Justice Robert J. Torres will deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary Address on Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m., in the Speaker Antonio R. Unpingco Legislative Session Hall at the Guam Congress Building. The State of the Judiciary address will provide
An announcement from the University of Guam notifies that early registration for the Fanuchånan (Fall) 2024 semester is open. Continuing and returning students including Graduate Students, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Regent Scholars, Nat
A positive drug test and a glass pipe left inside a cop car. Multiple police sources close to the investigation confirmed that a longtime officer with the Guam Police Department recently tested positive for meth. The officer, who was recently transferred
The clock is ticking on the popular app TikTok as President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that presents Bytedance, TikTok’s Chinese-owned parent company, with an ultimatum: Either sell the app to an approved buyer within nine months or face a ban
A major update to one of the Government of Guam corruption cases. The Attorney General has been disqualified due to a conflict in the case against Guam Regional Transit Authority officials. Defense Attorney Jay Arriola represents defendant Alejo Sablan. H
A crowd of shoppers beat the sunrise for a chance to be among the first to check out the new Don Don Donki store in Tamuning. Employees at the Japanese Discount Mega Store cheered as customers like Doris Manglona walked through the entrance. She shared, &
A brief disruption during talks on a measure dealing with Guam Power Authority revenue bonds. The fashion police were down at the Guam Legislature during session Wednesday. This as Senator Tom Fisher was present and in a t-shirt with the slogan ‘Tru
The University of Guam Press is hosting a special book launch for local children’s book Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan at the Aquarium of Guam this Saturday. Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan is authored by freelance filmmaker, acto
The Commonwealth Casino Commission finds itself in the 11th hour of yet another hearing where it looks for solutions to somehow revive IPI’s business on Saipan. But not everyone supports another gamble. Rep. Marissa Flores said, “I urge you to
The Department of Public Health and Social Services is informing the public that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will conduct the 2024 National Immunization Survey in Guam, starting in April 2024. With the survey expected to be ongoing
The public is invited to a free symposium on the future of the CHamoru Language at the University of Guam. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 4, in the Lecture Hall on the UOG campus and will be livestreamed on Zoom. A decreasing num