There’s been a dramatic influx of foster children in the past five years that’s far outpacing the number of foster families, according to Harvest House. The local non-profit resource center is raising awareness on what they call a “hidde

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant wrapped up its 2025 tree-planting season with the final GROW in Malojloj event, bringing together community volunteers for a morning of environmental restoration at the Ugum Watershed p

The Port Authority of Guam has officially kicked off the Joint Region Marianas Pier Restoration Project at F1 Pier, the island’s only operational fuel offloading terminal. In September, the Port Authority of Guam was awarded a $4.8 million federal g

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed two new cases of pertussis — bringing Guam’s total to seven so far this year. Public Health says one of the latest cases was directly linked to a previously confirmed infection.

A woman accused of trying to smuggle methamphetamine into the Department of Corrections is now facing a slate of additional drug charges after officers found even more contraband inside her vehicle — with a child present. According to a magistrate&r

The Guam Visitors Bureau is partnering with Korea’s largest convenience store chain, GS25, and digital payment giant Naver Pay to boost travel to Guam. All 18,000 GS25 stores nationwide are now selling limited-edition “Taste of Guam” mea

As Guam works to rebuild its tourism economy, leaders, policymakers and students came together today for the “Tourism Roadmap to Recovery: Bridging Tourism with Talent” forum. Industry experts recovery is happening, but the focus now needs to

A two-car crash along Route 1 by Fisheye in Piti late Tuesday morning resulted in serious injuries and major traffic delays. Around 11:55 a.m., Guam Fire Department units extricated a male in his early to mid-30s. According to GFD officials, he was found

The US Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 5 is in port on Guam. The Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS George Washington, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, pulled into Apra Harbor for a scheduled visit on December 1, accompanied by Carrier Air Wing 5 and

A well-known professional mixed-martial arts fighter is behind bars, ordered held on $15,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he brutally assaulted a woman and a 68-year-old man back in June. 41-year-old Joseph “Baby Joe” Taimanglo is facing tw

Mariners are being urged to prepare for reduced VHF radio coverage around Rota starting Monday. The US Coast Guard issued the advisory Sunday, warning of temporary outages that could affect both distress calls and routine safety communications in waters s

Senator Shawn Gumataotao is pushing to modernize guam’s 60-year-old Qualifying Certificate Law—this time tying tax incentives to life-saving resources for the island’s first responders. Under Bill 225-38, businesses seeking QC benefits w

Concerns from a Guam Department of Education division head were front-and-center as facilities manager Jimmy Pangelinan advocated for his team—even as education officials emphasized that funding remains tight. Frustration boiling over at a recent Gu

As visitor arrivals struggle to meet pre-pandemic numbers and as businesses face challenges staying afloat, Guam’s tourism industry stakeholders and the island’s future hospitality workforce will be gathering for a Tourism Forum tomorrow. Afte

The Department of Revenue & Taxation is urging residents to be vigilant after seeing a recent spike in Guam taxpayers receiving unexpected notices from the Internal Revenue Service. According to Rev & Tax, these letters claim that individuals either owe f

From the ground to the sky, the travel experience with United Airlines is ramping up with major upgrades to the check-in lobby and its aircraft. With state-of-the-art technology at their fingertips, passengers flying with United are seen getting a streaml

The District Court of Guam and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is inviting students to take part in the 2026 High School Civics Contest. In recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s

Guam and Taiwan are stepping into a new chapter of tourism collaboration following a major industry workshop held this week at Hotel Nikko Guam. The Taiwan Tourism Administration, led by Deputy Director-General Huang Ho-ting, brought a delegation of key t

With recreational options limited in many villages, island mayors are looking to tap into underutilized public school facilities to give residents more access to community spaces. Is there a way to put the Guam Department of Education’s idle propert

Guam’s delegate to Congress, James Moylan, is now co-chair of a newly formed bipartisan Congressional Territories & Commonwealths Caucus—an effort aimed at elevating the needs of America’s island jurisdictions. Moylan launched the caucus

The board of commissioners for the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority voted unanimously ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday to adopt new Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards for Fiscal Year 2026 – setting the maximum rent and utili

The Office of the Governor is inviting the entire island community to come together for one of Guam’s most heartwarming traditions — the 4th Annual Governor’s Holiday Light Festival Parade. It all happens Wednesday, December 17th, from 7

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is expanding its outreach this December as hundreds of families in Yigo, Dededo, and villages across the island continue rebuilding from the devastation of Typhoon Mawar. GHURA is reminding the public that unde

The Guam Police Department has confirmed the island’s 18th traffic fatality following a deadly auto–bicycle crash early this morning on Route 14 by Hornet Sports in Tamuning. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old John Carlos Daniel Yan

Guam will make history this December as a 27-member delegation represents our island for the very first time at the World Indigenous Traditional Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Department of Chamorro Affairs, the Council of Indigenous Peoples, and the Gua