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The CNMI Department of Corrections continues to review its procedures after an inmate slipped past two corrections officers and fled on foot while at the hospital in January. Authorities were able to capture him hours later and now, the focus turns to the
A Guam police K-9 handler was fired from the department after being implicated for allegedly selling meth in a federal drug investigation is fighting to get his job back. Former officer Brian Awa is scheduled to go before the Civil Service Commission tomo
The new selection criteria to decide who will be representing Guam at the 13th FestPAC in Hawaii was recently released by CAHA. Most notably, the delegate must be an accomplished, skilled, well-versed and actively engaged practitioner, they must show evid
Early voting for this year’s primary election is set to begin less than three months from today but the Guam Election Commission is still looking for a space to host early voting. An invitation for bid has been issued. Businesses interested in hosti
In this week's Giving Every Tuesday, we are shining the light on the Special Olympics: Track and Field event coming up on Saturday, March 23 at the Okkodo High School field. This year marks 40 years of the track and field event. Geri Leon Guerrero is with
A man who authorities said kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl admitted to the allegations filed against him in the Superior Court of Guam. Jesse James, 42, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct before Judge Alberto Tolentino on Monday
The Department of Corrections continues to shift around the prisoners to battle overcrowding. The prison population today is now growing closer to 1,000 inmates. 907 prisoners inside DOC's Mangilao and Hagatna facities. Director Fred Bordallo Jr. said, "W
A program in support of individuals post-abortion underway next month. Hosted by a seemingly unlikely group—the Guam Catholic Pro-Life Committee. KUAM getting a glimpse into the upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. The Guam Catholic Pro-Life Co
Search crews recovered the body of the 28-year-old swimmer who went missing off the waters at Ritidian. Just after 8 a.m. Monday, divers with the Guam Fire Department located the missing swimmer about 25-feet below the surface. The Guam Fire Department al
The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical system used for years by Customs authorities around the world to identify products when assessing duties and taxes. Guam remains the only jurisdiction in Micronesia that still hasn't implemented the electr
There's a fifth candidate throwing his hat in the ring vying to be Guam's next delegate. He's running under the republican ticket and is no stranger to the political arena. Joaquin ‘Ken’ Leon Guerrero picked up a packet for Congress. Once file
John Gonzales officially announced his run for NMI delegate Sunday morning at a local radio station on Saipan. He shared his background and some of his policy priorities if elected. Gonzales said, “I am humbled and ecstatic to officially announce my
DoD STARBASE Guam is acknowledging Daniel L. Perez Elementary School students and their accomplishments in the program’s first annual CONCH competition, a contraption challenge. Participants were challenged to produce artwork demonstrating the worki
Last week, we made lots of content to invite the community down south for the annual Crab Festival to give you a heads-up on the planned activities. But, we deliberately left out one little aspect...a surprise giving a very well-deserved pat on the back t
New Century Forum, Inc. announced the release of the 40th anniversary edition of Dr. Laura M. Torres Souder’s book, “Daughters of the Island: CHamoru Women Organizers of Guåhan and Other Writings.” The launch will take place on Mar
No threat to the Marianas after North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile towards its eastern waters on Monday. It’s the North’s first known missile test since it carried out cruise missile launches in mid-February. The Offices of Guam
The body of a 28 year old who went missing while swimming off the waters at Ritidian has been recovered. Rescue divers with the Guam Fire Department located the body about 25 feet below the surface at 8:09 am today, according to GFD Spokesperson Lt. Nick
Search crews have temporarily suspended the search for a 28-year-old man who went missing while swimming in the waters off Ritidian Sunday morning. The swimmer was last seen going over the reef with two others just before 11 am. He was the only one who ne
Former President Donald Trump took all the votes beating out Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley during the Republican Presidential Caucus in Guam. The Republican Party of Guam held a straw poll vote during their convention held at the Dusit Beach
Rescue teams are searching for a 28-year-old man who was last seen swimming over the reef at Ritidian Beach. Units with the Guam Fire Department responded at 11 am Sunday, according to GFD spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido. The missing swimmer had gone out in
The Judiciary of Guam held training sessions for court partners through the Helping Men Recover (HMR) program and the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) tool. These are initiatives made possible due to grant funding secured by the Judiciary&
The head of Guam Department of Education defends the $24 million spent on unused laptops, saying at the time, it was needed. Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson says the purchases were made long before he got on the job. He says, as an educator, these item
KUAM continues our coverage of the Office of the Medical Examiner's annual report, examining the details of deaths recorded in 2023, with a focus on the manner of death. Death by suicide is the third leading manner of death recorded in the OCME's annual r
Monday marked Day One of the first-ever Park Police Reserves Academy. The 8-week program will take the ten reservists through various training to include officer survival and judicious use of deadly force. Here's a recap of the first week of the academy a
Former President Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the Northern Mariana Islands Republican Presidential Caucus late Friday. Trump received 319 votes while Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley received 25 votes. These are the unofficial results. On Sai
The CNMI Legislature and Saipan Chamber of Commerce are joining forces, establishing a unified working group to solve the commonwealth’s pressing issues. It comes on the heels of a recent trip by CNMI officials to Guam, where they met with senators,