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Man dead after found floating in Tumon waters
Man dead after found floating in Tumon waters

A man is dead after he was found floating approximately 50 yards from shore behind Guam Reef Hotel in Tumon. First responders got the call around 1 pm, according to Guam Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido. His body was pulled from the water and

OPA to release eight audits in 2024 to include one that will make 'headlines'
OPA to release eight audits in 2024 to include one that will make 'headlines'

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Another suspect identified in deadly robbery, Manibusan wants house arrest
Another suspect identified in deadly robbery, Manibusan wants house arrest

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

Nick Delgado
Clients, volunteers share message of hope at Passport to Services event
Clients, volunteers share message of hope at Passport to Services event

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

Matsuki Hirayama
CNMI judge acquits chief parole officer
CNMI judge acquits chief parole officer

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

Thomas Manglona
Job seekers admit difficulties in joining workforce
Job seekers admit difficulties in joining workforce

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

Destiny Cruz
CNMI Judiciary turns 35
CNMI Judiciary turns 35

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

Thomas Manglona
Guam Police Department officer tests positive for meth
Guam Police Department officer tests positive for meth

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Is the clock ticking on TikTok in the United States?
Is the clock ticking on TikTok in the United States?

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

Destiny Cruz
Judge disqualifies Attorney General from case against GRTA defendants
Judge disqualifies Attorney General from case against GRTA defendants

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

Nick Delgado
Local children’s book ‘Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan’ to launch at Aquarium of Guam on Saturday
Local children’s book ‘Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan’ to launch at Aquarium of Guam on Saturday

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

Matsuki Hirayama
GPD's SWAT unit trains Port Police on water safety/confidence
GPD's SWAT unit trains Port Police on water safety/confidence

Being surrounded by water, dealing with the Pacific Ocean tends to comes naturally to most professions. But for those in local law enforcement, the most-elite of the Guam Police Department are making sure their colleagues at other agencies are equipped wi

Jason Salas
Four Guam police officers identified in illegal gambling investigation
Four Guam police officers identified in illegal gambling investigation

Local law enforcement involved in illegal gambling after allegations surfaced in unsealed records in the District Court of Guam detailing the secret service investigation, which launched in late 2020. Four Guam police officers are identified for their all

Nick Delgado
NCIS investigates 102 videos of sailors posted on pornographic website
NCIS investigates 102 videos of sailors posted on pornographic website

More than a hundred navy sailors stationed on Guam found themselves a target, unknowingly having their privacy violated. Sexually explicit images of the military members weren’t just recorded without them knowing but also without their consent. It w

Destiny Cruz
Accused drug smuggler posted tracking number of meth package on Facebook
Accused drug smuggler posted tracking number of meth package on Facebook

Authorities involved in a six month federal drug investigation catch a break after one of their targets accidentally posts a tracking number on Facebook. That number linked to a package that contained meth. On March 23 of last year, the DEA began looking

Matsuki Hirayama
Two new engines will be assigned to Yona and Dededo fire station
Two new engines will be assigned to Yona and Dededo fire station

It's an exciting time for the Guam Fire Department as they have picked up two new engines. Acting Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas said they arrived Monday and the registration and proper paperwork has been completed and can be issued out to the field. “

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Gas odor at Southern High School, campus closes for the day
Gas odor at Southern High School, campus closes for the day

Southern High School students were dismissed at 9 a.m. today due to a gas smell on campus. Guam Fire Department units responded immediately to conduct air monitoring tests, which showed negative findings. The private company that supplies LP gas was also

Destiny Cruz
Public Health: Two restaurants shutdown after failing inspection
Public Health: Two restaurants shutdown after failing inspection

Two local restaurants had their sanitary permits suspended following a recent inspection by the Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health. LA Tofu & Galbi in Tamuning was inspected on April 11 following a complaint. Inspectors found pre

KUAM News
KUAM captures moment authorities arrest prison escapee
KUAM captures moment authorities arrest prison escapee

Cell phone footage of the moment officers captured an escapee from the Department of Corrections prison Tuesday morning. It was a Barrigada resident near the scene who took the video. SWAT officers and a DOC Special Operations Team converged along Army Dr

Matsuki Hirayama
Parties to get 30 minutes to argue Attorney General conflict case
Parties to get 30 minutes to argue Attorney General conflict case

The Attorney General’s conflict case is going before justices in the Supreme Court of Guam today. AG Doug Moylan and the Governor’s legal counsel Leslie Travis along with others appeared virtually to find out what happens next. The case is ove

Nick Delgado
Atkins Kroll donates 2024 Toyota Tacoma to American Red Cross Guam
Atkins Kroll donates 2024 Toyota Tacoma to American Red Cross Guam

Mobility is more than just moving from point A to point B. For the American Red Cross Guam chapter, a vehicle is a lifeline. From helping families who lost everything to a house fire to sheltering and feeding the island after Typhoon Mawar, help simply ca

Destiny Cruz
Manhunt underway for prison escapee
Manhunt underway for prison escapee

A search is underway after a prisoner who escaped from the Department of Corrections facility early Tuesday morning. Eldon Cruz Aflleje, 25, escaped from the Post 25 dome units at the Mangilao compound around 6:37 am, according to DepCor spokesperson Maj.

Nick Delgado
Dr. Nine to work in an acting capacity while search for CME replacement begins
Dr. Nine to work in an acting capacity while search for CME replacement begins

The meeting of the Commission on the Post-Mortem Examinations started off with the selection of its Chairman. Attorney General Douglas Moylan and Vice-Chairman and Chief of Police Stephen Ignacio were present and immediately got down to important matters.

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Universal garbage collection plan debated on session floor
Universal garbage collection plan debated on session floor

It was literal trash talk on the legislative session floor when senators debated Bill-165 this afternoon. The measure would establish the Guam Solid Waste Authority’s Universal Garbage Collection plan. The bill hopes to curb illegal dumping and main

Nick Delgado
First look inside Village of Donki Guam during soft opening
First look inside Village of Donki Guam during soft opening

Inside Don Don Donki Guam, there are three floors of affordable produce, snacks, beauty products, wholesale items and much much more await. Donki Spokesperson Misaki Toves said, “You can look forward to our exclusive line. We also have fresh produce

Matsuki Hirayama
Coasties discuss recent rescue at Pikelot Atoll
Coasties discuss recent rescue at Pikelot Atoll

On March 31, three mariners from Polowat Atoll in Chuuk went fishing toward Pikelot when their boat ran into the reef. The men were stranded for the next nine days on the uninhabited island. Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joshua Pablo and Lt. Ray Cerrato w

Nick Delgado