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Two measures heard at the Guam Legislature this week addressed very different, but equally fundamental, questions: how we name ourselves as a people, and how we ensure fairness in government. Lawmakers heard testimony on standardizing the spelling of "CHa
Guam Fire Department units responded at 6:04am Wednesday morning to a report of an unresponsive male bleeding in the parking lot of 7 Mart in Upper Tumon. According to GFD spokesperson Captain Nick Garrido due to unknown circumstances, Guam Police Departm
A man accused of stealing $3.95 worth of candy from a Circle K gas station is also accused of cutting-off and taking an air compressor nozzle, causing about $100 in damage, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court. Police say 41
It was a moment of remembrance, respect, and resolve as leaders, officers, and families gathered at Skinner Plaza in Hagatna to break ground on a memorial dedicated to Guam’s fallen law enforcement heroes. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, ground was br
A group of education and workforce leaders from Guam and the CNMI is fresh off an intensive training aimed at strengthening both the technical skills and mindset needed to work with big data. Dr. Sam Mabini Young, who led the group known as the “Haf
Police say a traffic crash on Ysengsong Road near Parks Market led to the arrest of a driver who openly admitted he was intoxicated. According to a magistrate’s complaint, when officers asked the driver if he had been drinking, he replied: “Si
The SNAP-Ed Program under University of Guam Land Grant invites community members to participate in a free nutrition education workshop series titled Mindful Chesa & Snacking. The series is designed to help adults build practical skills for healthier ever
The Department of Revenue and Taxation announces the start of Guam’s 2026 tax filing season beginning Jan. 26, 2026, and ending April 15, 2026. During this time, taxpayers should file their 2025 tax returns. DRT and the Department of Administration
The race for Adelup is heating up. Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. and former Guam Community College president Dr. Mary Okada officially launched their campaign for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, under the republican ticket. The Blas-Okada team m
A new chapter is beginning for Guam’s Judiciary as a familiar leader returns to the helm. Today, Katherine Maraman was formally installed as chief justice-elect of the Supreme Court of Guam, pledging her renewed commitment to justice, integrity, and
The Guam Community College Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. Mary. Okada has concluded her service as president. The announcement was made during the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday. Okada retires after 18 years of dedicated leadership,
The Port Authority of Guam has received nearly $645,000 in grant funding to remove abandoned and derelict vessels from Guam’s southern waterways—addressing long-standing navigation and pollution hazards. The funding comes from the Boatus Found
On Thursday, lawmakers heard testimony from Guam Community College officials backing a bill that would change the composition of the GCC Board of Trustees. Is it time to update the makeup of board? GCC officials believe so, and oversight chair on educatio
According to a release from Attorney General Douglas Moylan on Monday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in coordination with two AG investigators apprehended 40-year-old T.K. Reuney, a Federated States of Micronesia citizen. Reuney was c
Guam’s lieutenant governor Joshua Tenorio has been elected chairman of the executive board of the Aerospace States Association, a national nonprofit advocating for aerospace and aviation policy across all 50 states, territories, and tribal nations.
PHR Ken Micronesia is now accepting new and returning members for the 2026 PHR Club season. Now in its 14th year, the PHR Club offers hotel, dining, spa, and golf benefits at PHR properties on Guam and Saipan. PHR Club membership packages are sure to meet
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has announced the arrival of Emma Perez as its new Fiscal Officer, bringing decades of financial leadership and nonprofit experience to the many environmental, research, capacity buildi
A growing threat continues to damage farms, gardens, and natural areas across Guam: feral pigs. Now, a new community-based program is taking aim at the problem by training youth and first-time hunters to protect the land and provide food for the community
A ribbon-cutting Thursday for the newly-renovated Guam Veterans Cemetery chapel marked not just a reopening, but the start of a much larger vision for the site. Here's what’s planned next. The Guam Veterans Cemetery chapel is officially back in serv
A new video is spotlighting the talents of student poets from the University of Guam. KUAM takes a look at “From The Heart: Poets Of Guam, Micronesia, and South Korea". It’s self-expression rising beyond literal meaning, lines, and stanzas&mda
KUAM News spoke with a beauty queen whose story goes far beyond the crown - defined by strength, perseverance, and a passion for inspiring others. Here’s the inspiring journey of Ms. Classic Beauties International 2026–2027, Valerie Marie Pere
For more than a half-century, Flowers by Tand has prepared beautiful arrangements for islanders needing to channel an emotion or capture a sentiment. From ceremonial pieces designed for any local occasion, to making commemorative leis for tourists getting
The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the community’s help in locating 54-year-old Leyton Ray Borja (also known as "Leyt" or "Dukduk"). He is wanted in connection with a drug investigation tied to an August
An oversight hearing at the Guam Legislature put the Guam Fire Department under the microscope - as Senator Shawn Gumataotao pressed for answers on preparedness, accountability, and the long-standing e-911 surcharge. The chair of public safety says the re
The Guam Department of Agriculture, in partnership with GAIN Spay & Neuter Island Pets, is well underway with its ninth community spay and neuter event, continuing efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare across the island...and rec
The Legislature’s Committee on Rules has adopted the agenda for the January session, advancing 16 bills for deliberation. Key measures include Bill 169 by Sen. Therese Terlaje, which would make the Northern and Southern Community Health Centers an a
