By Jannice Carrasco, for KUAM News Students and members of the Catholic Church gathered Saturday as local leaders signed a proclamation recognizing Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools week is celebrated from January 25-31. It brings schools together i

An independent audit released back in December, which puts education leaders under the microscope, finally getting the spotlight Tuesday—with the GEB discussing their next moves forward in addressing the report. During Tuesday night’s Guam Edu

A federal judge has set a september trial date in the high-profile Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud case involving seven defendants — including close family members of Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio. District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge M

The Guam Education Board is welcoming new leadership, following the election of a new board chair and vice chair Tuesday night. The board electing Dr. Judith Guthertz as its next chair— the sole nominee—in a unanimous vote. The election comes

40-year-old Franklin Joseph Salas, is facing a drug charge and two separate theft cases following a traffic stop in Mangilao, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court. Police say officers stopped Salas’ vehicle Sunday afte

January 11, 2026 marked a heartbreaking turning point for Guam’s music community—a day when the island lost not just a musician, but a guiding force, a mentor, and a heartbeat of local sound. Now, some who were shaped by Thomas Bejado’s

The Westin Resort Guam proudly announced the successful completion of its December community partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation Guam & CNMI, raising a total of $1,479 in support of the foundation’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for chil

Guam’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is celebrating a landmark achievement as T’ana Adamos (15) captured gold at the IBJJF European Championships, one of the most prestigious competitions in the sport. Competing in her first year in the juveni

Convening for their first session of the new year, lawmakers debated and advanced legislation focused on housing discrimination and public safety – marking the start of a busy session that continues this week. As Guam’s housing market tightens

Much of the state of Guam’s economy relies on the tourism industry, which officials say supports some 14,100 hospitality jobs. It’s no secret recovery has been sluggish, with that number down 31% compared to 21,000 jobs in 2019 and less visito

Even as challenges remain in expanding access to supports for island students, education officials are looking back on the journey that brought them here—honoring a landmark education law for individuals with disabilities. Celebrating 50 years of th

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is set to deliver a State of Economy Address to the Guam Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday morning, speaking directly to business leaders and workers at their general membership meeting at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa. A releas

Three women and two men were arrested following a coordinated early-morning raid at a Mangilao residence as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, units from the Guam Police Department, along with federal

A man previously released after being found with 12 grams of methamphetamine in 2024 is now facing multiple felony drug charges. According to a magistrate’s complaint, 45-year old David Edward Rosario, was charged Monday with possession of a schedul

A traffic stop on Route 4 ended in a drug arrest after Drako, a drug detector dog, alerted to methamphetamine in a vehicle, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court. Police say the driver, 48-year-old Noreen Marie Cruz, admitted

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault on Guam will now have a safer, more dignified way to get help. The Bureau of Women’s Affairs and the Guam Police Department have unveiled the island’s first-ever Victim Assistance Van—desig

The Guam Education Board is scheduled to meet this evening. The regular session follows a series of consequential meetings held earlier this month—including discussions centered on finance and budget. On tonight’s agenda: a review of the Guam

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, U.S. Naval Base Guam, and Andersen Air Force Base will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, starting at 3:15

Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI’s NextGen Board is excited to announce the launch of its Valentine’s Pastry Gram Fundraiser, bringing sweetness and joy to loved ones while supporting a wonderful cause. This initiative will directly benefit Make-A-Wi

2026 marks six years on the road to recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated Guam’s tourism industry and put a screeching halt to record visitor arrivals. While Guam has yet to break past a million arrivals since, tourism officials say the mo

The debate over how much Guam’s minimum wage should rise, and how often, continued as senators heard varying perspectives from stakeholders during Bill 4’s second public hearing on Friday. The second public hearing on Senator Joe San Agustin&r

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is inviting current and prospective cannabis industry stakeholders to attend the Cannabis Industry Regulation Annual Summit. The all-day event will take place Thursday, January 29, at the Central Communi

Westcare Pacific Islands is setting its leadership for the year ahead, announcing its 2026 board leadership and expanded regional board structure across Micronesia. The nonprofit confirmed new board chairs for Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian

Regional economic challenges and workforce concerns took center stage at Adelup, as Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael George Desombre. The meeting focused on expanding busi

People with diabetes and their caregivers are invited to a four-session workshop on diabetes self-care with the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service. The Nihi ta Fanmama’tinas (Let’s Cook) Navigating Diabetes Series will be held fro