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KUAM's Giving Tuesday Spark Ambassadors bring talent, ideas & passion to youth leadership program
KUAM's Giving Tuesday Spark Ambassadors bring talent, ideas & passion to youth leadership program

When big minds with caring hearts get together, good things happen and change is brought about. Some truly exceptional young people had a meetup this past weekend, taking part in the first creative forum for this year's Giving Tuesday Spark Ambassadors pr

Jury selection to begin for Nick Moore murder trial
Jury selection to begin for Nick Moore murder trial

Jury selection will begin Tuesday for the high-profile murder trial of defendant Nicholas Wayne Moore as parties continue to work through technical difficulties over forensic evidence. Moore is accused of killing 27-year-old Michael Castro, whose body was

Matsuki Hirayama
GMH and Keck Medicine enter partnership to modernize healthcare on Guam
GMH and Keck Medicine enter partnership to modernize healthcare on Guam

Today the Governor's Office and the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority shared updates on their growing collaboration with Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California -- a partnership they say is already opening doors for local patients. The partn

Nevaeh Anderson
S&P Global reaffirms ‘A’ rating and stable outlook for the Port Authority of Guam
S&P Global reaffirms ‘A’ rating and stable outlook for the Port Authority of Guam

S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed its long-term ‘A’ rating and stable outlook for the Port Authority of Guam’s 2018 Port Revenue Bonds, a strong vote of confidence in the Port’s financial management and stability. Despite a dip in

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Agriculture Department kicks off Arbor Month 2025 with tree plantings and fire prevention activities
Agriculture Department kicks off Arbor Month 2025 with tree plantings and fire prevention activities

The Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division is celebrating Arbor Month this October under the theme “Green Spaces, Shared Places: Enhancing our Forest Together.” Throughout the month, the Division will host

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Zombie Run brings out hundreds for spooky fun to help kids
Zombie Run brings out hundreds for spooky fun to help kids

This past weekend over at the LeoPalace, the annual Zombie Run was held, awakening the spirit of Halloween in a fun carnival atmosphere and fitness race – all to help underprivileged kids. Now in its fourth year, the Zombie Run is an interactive com

Jason Salas
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Health Fair held in Dededo
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Health Fair held in Dededo

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Public Health hosted a hearty collection of healthcare providers, educators, caring organizations, and fitness experts at the Micronesia Mall's center court in Dededo. A health fair saw the co

Jason Salas
Ants, spiders & snails found on military cargo from Tinian raise questions
Ants, spiders & snails found on military cargo from Tinian raise questions

Invasive species found aboard military vehicles arriving at the Port of Guam have captured the attention of officials. The discovery of pests—some potentially harmful to the environment—has raised concerns over biosecurity measures for militar

Matsuki Hirayama
New initiative offers donation-based SNIP surgeries for stray dogs and cats
New initiative offers donation-based SNIP surgeries for stray dogs and cats

A new initiative to tackle Guam’s stray animal overpopulation is officially launched. The SNIP Tag/Tip Program provides free spay and neuter services for community dogs and cats. Across Guam, free roaming dogs and cats are a growing concern. While s

Matsuki Hirayama
Public Health launches Village Outreach in Yona, bringing free health and social services to the community
Public Health launches Village Outreach in Yona, bringing free health and social services to the community

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is bringing care straight to the community, starting with the Village of Yona. This Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yona Community Center, residents can access free health and social ser

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JFK High Class of 1976 donates 100 cases of water to Yigo residents in community support effort
JFK High Class of 1976 donates 100 cases of water to Yigo residents in community support effort

The John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1976 is stepping up to help the community of Yigo, donating 100 cases of bottled water to residents in need. Coordinated with Mayor Frances Lizama, the JFK ’76 alumni will travel in a motorcade to deliver the

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Joint Region Marianas: all military wells test safe for drinking
Joint Region Marianas: all military wells test safe for drinking

In response to growing public concern, the commander of Joint Region Marianas, Rear Admiral Brett Mietus, says all military water sources on Guam are safe to drink. JRM's page on Facebook states recent lab results show that all active military wells and s

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Julian Aguon receives Maga'haga Award for championing human rights & justice
Julian Aguon receives Maga'haga Award for championing human rights & justice

From Guam to the world stage, Julian Aguon's voice for justice is transforming the global conversation on climate and human rights. And this week, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero honored him with the Maga’håga Award for his unwavering advocacy for

Nevaeh Anderson
Micronesia Climate Change Alliance rallies community for “Ready, Set, Prep” rapid response kits
Micronesia Climate Change Alliance rallies community for “Ready, Set, Prep” rapid response kits

A community of care came together Friday morning—assembling kits filled with essentials to help the community weather natural disasters. It’s all part of the Micronesia Climate Change Alliance’s latest initiative. From typhoons to floods

Destiny Cruz-Langas
15 set to graduate from the 24th Fire Cycle
15 set to graduate from the 24th Fire Cycle

After six months of intense training, 14 men and one woman who make up the 24th Fire Cycle will graduate this Saturday — ready to serve and protect as the island’s newest firefighters. 15 recruits. Six months of grueling training. One shared g

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GRTA employee placed on leave amid terrorizing complaint at DPW compound
GRTA employee placed on leave amid terrorizing complaint at DPW compound

The Guam Police Department confirms several employees of the Guam Regional Transit Authority are under investigation in connection with a terrorizing complaint. The incident reportedly happened on October 4 at the Department of Public Works compound, wher

Joan Aguon Charfauros
All-female lineup set to shine at Roots & Soul concert in Hagåtña
All-female lineup set to shine at Roots & Soul concert in Hagåtña

An all-female lineup is set to take the stage this weekend as Jam Sessions present Roots & Soul, a night celebrating music, empowerment, and island talent. The concert headlined by Eli-Mac features local artists ladysoul, brandi jae, and tini. It all happ

Kobe Onedera
Bill to appropriate $36M in government savings for hospital upgrades advances
Bill to appropriate $36M in government savings for hospital upgrades advances

Guam’s only public hospital is in the spotlight once again, this time, over a bill that could bring additional dollars in long-awaited upgrades as senators propose using government savings to modernize GMH and make it safer for patients and staff. I

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Power Authority unveils new hybrid bucket trucks
Guam Power Authority unveils new hybrid bucket trucks

GPA was feeling the surge, as hybrid bucket trucks joined its fleet. KUAM got a tour of the new trucks, getting a first-hand look at what’s sparking the excitement and fueling the future of energy on island.

Destiny Cruz-Langas
University of Guam Society for Human Resources Management student chapter receives Superior Merit Award
University of Guam Society for Human Resources Management student chapter receives Superior Merit Award

The Society for Human Resources Management has recognized the University of Guam SHRM Student Chapter with the Superior Merit Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. This recognition is the highest honor granted to student chapters by the national SHRM org

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UOG Press sets sail on Digital Seafaring Project with $200K Mellon Foundation Grant
UOG Press sets sail on Digital Seafaring Project with $200K Mellon Foundation Grant

The University of Guam Press is taking island storytelling into a new era, with help from a $200,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant will fund a pilot digital publishing project centered on Micronesian seafaring and navigation, turning traditi

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Governor requests emergency session on Bill 2 (1-S)
Governor requests emergency session on Bill 2 (1-S)

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is calling on lawmakers to convene an emergency session to take up Bill 2 (1-s). But one senator argues the matter isn’t for the legislature to decide—it’s for the court. During her remarks at a Guam Power Auth

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Talo'fo'fo farmer's journey from childhood farm to banana enterprise
Talo'fo'fo farmer's journey from childhood farm to banana enterprise

The 2nd Annual Agriculture Symposium at the Guam Museum is now in its second day, and at the heart of this year’s theme, "Rooted In Resilience," are the stories of farmers who’ve weathered the many challenges of agriculture on island. This yea

Matsuki Hirayama
Team Ada–Calvo enters 2026 gubernatorial race
Team Ada–Calvo enters 2026 gubernatorial race

It’s official — Vice-Speaker Tony Ada and businessman EJ Calvo are joining forces to run for Guam’s top two offices. The Ada–Calvo team formally announced their candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor Wednesday evening at th

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Carabao Brewing recognized for their dedication to serving island community
Carabao Brewing recognized for their dedication to serving island community

It’s cheers all around for one of Guam’s success stories. Senator Chris Barnett on Wednesday night honored Carabao Brewing with a legislative certificate — recognizing six years of serving the island community through craft beer, good fo

Joan Aguon Charfauros
The Guahan Doula Project delivers support as part of Primary Care Week
The Guahan Doula Project delivers support as part of Primary Care Week

As part of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services' observance of National Primary Care Week,the Guahan Doula Project is hosting outreach sessions - helping mothers find comfort, confidence, and community before welcoming new life into th

Nevaeh Anderson