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'I don't know where else they would go': homeless crisis in Hagatna
'I don't know where else they would go': homeless crisis in Hagatna

From encampments, storefronts to tourist hotspots, the homeless crisis is visible throughout the island’s capitol and it’s impacting local businesses. Community members are speaking out on the issue, hoping to shed light and bring awareness es

Community roundtable underway on future governance of GDOE
Community roundtable underway on future governance of GDOE

A community round table is set for Wednesday, focusing on the future governance of the Guam Department of Education. Education oversight chair Senator Vince Borja is inviting community members, educators, parents, students, school staff, and other stakeho

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Call for artists: Mali'e Co-Laboratory residency
Call for artists: Mali'e Co-Laboratory residency

Cultural practitioners and creatives from all disciplines are invited to apply for a paid, weeklong artist residency with Gi Matan Guma’ through its Mali’e’ Co-Laboratory. Led by the organization’s original Mali’e’ coho

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Hafa Adai holidays light up Hagatna
Hafa Adai holidays light up Hagatna

Hagatna is ready to shine this holiday season. Acting Governor Josh Tenorio is inviting the community to Skinner Plaza this Wednesday, December 17, for the lighting of the capital and the 4th Annual Governor’s Christmas Light Parade. The lighting ce

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Replacement light fixtures & power poles being raised at GFA facility
Replacement light fixtures & power poles being raised at GFA facility

Today's a big day for our island's soccer community as 80-foot light poles are being erected throughout the Guam Football Association's National Training Center in Harmon.

Jason Salas
Confirmation hearing held for Matt Limtiaco to GMH board of trustees
Confirmation hearing held for Matt Limtiaco to GMH board of trustees

Down at the Guam Congress Hall this morning a confirmation hearing was held for the newest nominee to sit on the board of trustees for the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority. Matt Limtiaco, chief technology officer for the Bank of Guam, was appointed by the

Wreaths Across America 2025 carries tradition of gratitude forward
Wreaths Across America 2025 carries tradition of gratitude forward

Saturday marked Wreaths Across America day – a time set aside nationwide to honor the fallen, recognize those who serve and have served, and to teach future generations the enduring value of freedom and sacrifice. Here on Guam, the Office of the Gov

Nevaeh Anderson
"Lina'la I Hanom": 2nd annual Walk for Water calls for collective action
"Lina'la I Hanom": 2nd annual Walk for Water calls for collective action

This past Saturday, the Micronesian Climate Change Alliance gathered the community at Litekyan – also known as the Ritidian National Wildlife Refuge – for its annual Walk for Water. Held under the theme “Lina’la I Hanom,” mea

Nevaeh Anderson
Deep sea mining comment period extended; governor says it's 'not enough'
Deep sea mining comment period extended; governor says it's 'not enough'

A federal proposal that could allow deep-sea mining near the Northern Mariana Islands is drawing growing attention. While federal officials have extended the public comment period, local leaders say it falls short of what’s needed for a thorough and

Matsuki Hirayama
Senator Parkinson introduces legislation aimed at procurement reform
Senator Parkinson introduces legislation aimed at procurement reform

"We need to end the ability to weaponize the automatic stay against the public interest." That’s what one senator had to say—introducing legislation aimed at procurement reform. It’s legislation proposing a major shift in how procurement

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bill to guarantee in-state tuition for territorial students advances in DC
Bill to guarantee in-state tuition for territorial students advances in DC

Bipartisan legislation led by Guam Congressman James Moylan is moving forward in Washington, bringing new hope for students across the United States territories. On Friday, Moylan’s bill seeking to guarantee in-state tuition rates for eligible stude

Nevaeh Anderson
KUAM CareForce donates toys for Salvation Army
KUAM CareForce donates toys for Salvation Army

Some of the hardest working people on the island throughout the holiday season are our friends at The Salvation Army Guam Corps, and today, they completed another mission, stopping by the KUAM Studios here in Harmon to corral a donation of over 100 toys w

Jason Salas
Close to 200 toys delivered to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School
Close to 200 toys delivered to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School

The Salvation Army made the trek to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School Monday morning, to drop off some holiday cheer. 193 students were gifted with toys which brought smiles to their faces. 4th grade teacher Jodie Nelson best described the reaction of her an

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Pono Hawaiian Grill food truck expands with Hagatna restaurant
Pono Hawaiian Grill food truck expands with Hagatna restaurant

Their sign, their slogan, their mission statement says it all: "Hafa Adai yan Aloha". Pono Hawaiian Grill's beautiful blending of Pacific cultures rooted in family, food and love. And at the opening of their new downtown restaurant, that's not just how th

Jason Salas
Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent in murder case
Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent in murder case

A man accused in one of Guam’s most disturbing murder cases may never be fit to stand trial. Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino said Donovan Allen Chargualaf Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent, raising the possibility his case coul

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Trial delayed for competency evaluation
Trial delayed for competency evaluation

A man accused in a violent string of crimes across the island last April will have his trial delayed as the court determines whether he is competent to stand trial. Jeromy Moe John Pangelinan appeared before Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino, who set

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Ukudu Power Plant to run 7 days continuously
Ukudu Power Plant to run 7 days continuously

Guam is one step closer to bringing its newest power plant fully online. The Guam Power Authority says the Ukudu Power Plant began reliability testing Sunday, the final and most critical step before entering commercial operation. The testing requires the

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Guard's Fallen Heroes Run honors Gold Star Family of Sergeant Samson Mora
Guam Guard's Fallen Heroes Run honors Gold Star Family of Sergeant Samson Mora

Before daybreak, service members from the Guam National Guard took to the streets in Barrigada for a Fallen Heroes Run, maintaining their double-time pace en route to the home of the family of the late US Army Sergeant Samson Mora, who died in 2008 after

Jason Salas
GRMC ICU nurse manager makes history with national leadership certification
GRMC ICU nurse manager makes history with national leadership certification

A major milestone for Guam’s healthcare community — Guam Regional Medical City is celebrating intensive care unit nurse manager Kristine Stanley - the first and only nurse manager on island to earn the National Certified Nurse Manager and Lead

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bank of Guam boosts Project Sottera
Bank of Guam boosts Project Sottera

For the third year in a row—the Bank of Guam is stepping up to support women and girls across our island through a holiday donation drive that makes a real difference. Employees and management have gathered feminine hygiene products and toiletries f

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD officer placed on house arrest
GPD officer placed on house arrest

A Guam Police Department officer charged in a fatal hit-and-run will now remain under house arrest as he awaits trial. Police Officer Derrick Atan, who faces vehicular homicide charges in the death of John Haas, was released from the Department of Correct

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD, DOC trainees graduate to active duty
GPD, DOC trainees graduate to active duty

They are answering the call to serve—Guam Police and Department of Corrections trainees celebrating graduation day, strengthening the island’s public safety workforce. In front of family, friends, and island leaders this morning, the Guam Poli

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man charged for JFK bomb threat
Man charged for JFK bomb threat

A 20-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly making bomb threats against John F. Kennedy High School. Police arrested Marcial Kittypong Loto on Tuesday afternoon. He was charged Wednesday in the Superior Court of Guam with attempted terroris

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GCC pins first cohort of registered nurses
GCC pins first cohort of registered nurses

Congratulations are in order for the Guam Community College’s first cohort of registered nurses, who were newly-pinned on Thursday. 20 new registered nurses achieved this milestone through GCC's associate degree in nursing–registered nurse pro

Destiny Cruz-Langas
GVB addresses Sunday night market concerns from Tumon businesses
GVB addresses Sunday night market concerns from Tumon businesses

Benefits and drawbacks to the Tumon Night Market addressed during Thursday’s Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting. Tourism officials say local vendors participating in the Sunday event are raking in revenue while some surrounding storefronts are seein

Matsuki Hirayama
Bill supporting locally-funded higher education for veterans faces push back
Bill supporting locally-funded higher education for veterans faces push back

A new proposal aims to bridge what many say is one of Guam’s most significant gaps in veteran support: higher education. Bill 202 would create a local tuition waiver for veterans and their families once federal benefits run out. Supporters call it o

Nevaeh Anderson