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JROTC sharpshooters compete in Top Gun marksmanship event
JROTC sharpshooters compete in Top Gun marksmanship event

Even with modern technological advances, the ancient skill of marksmanship is process and performance – the marriage of man and machine working as one, combining the capabilities of a weapon with an operator's focus and touch. Lieutenant Colonel (US

Lifer convicted in prison drug ring
Lifer convicted in prison drug ring

A man already serving life in prison for a decades-old murder conviction has now been found guilty of running a meth distribution operation from inside the Guam Department of Corrections. A federal jury in the District Court of Guam convicted Edward Demap

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Medicaid earns national Spotlight Award
Guam Medicaid earns national Spotlight Award

Guam’s Medicaid program is getting national recognition for a major step forward in health care modernization. The National Association of Medicaid Directors has awarded the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services its 2025 Spotlight Awa

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Deep-sea mining proposal around Guam concerns leaders
Deep-sea mining proposal around Guam concerns leaders

A new federal proposal to explore deep-sea mining in waters near the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and close to Guam is drawing sharp concern from island leaders and environmental experts. The governors of Guam and the CNMI are jointly requ

Matsuki Hirayama
New cooling towers and chillers installment begins at Guam Memorial Hospital
New cooling towers and chillers installment begins at Guam Memorial Hospital

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has begun installing new cooling towers as part of its ongoing capital improvement project, aimed at improving air quality and creating a safer, more comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The hospi

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Guam Environmental Protection Agency announces 13 polluted beaches
Guam Environmental Protection Agency announces 13 polluted beaches

The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 19, 2025, identified that the following 13 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards. Hågat Togcha Beach - Bridge Togcha Beach -

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Court rules GHURA misused its power in seizing land for new medical campus
Court rules GHURA misused its power in seizing land for new medical campus

A major court ruling is shaping the path forward for the proposed Mangilao medical campus. The Superior Court of Guam ruled that the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority overstepped it’s powers when it tried to take private properties for the pr

Nevaeh Anderson
American Red Cross Guam's Chita Blaise retires after 27 years of dedicated service
American Red Cross Guam's Chita Blaise retires after 27 years of dedicated service

It's the end of an era for longtime American Red Cross Guam Chapter executive director Chita Blaise, who is preparing to retire from the role later this month. KUAM sat down with Blaise as she reflects on her years of service and shares a heartfelt messag

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bonita Baby celebrates 10 years honoring Guam’s families and a mother’s legacy
Bonita Baby celebrates 10 years honoring Guam’s families and a mother’s legacy

Bonita Baby, Guam's beloved CHamoru-inspired children’s brand, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of cultural pride, family history, and community support. Founded in 2014 by the late Jessica Leon Guerrero Stout alongside her b

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Pay-Less Sinajana reopens with a fresh, modern look
Pay-Less Sinajana reopens with a fresh, modern look

Pay-Less Markets is celebrating the grand re-opening of its renovated Sinajana store, the original Pay-Less location dating back to 1967. The refreshed store blends modern convenience with island warmth, featuring brighter spaces, natural textures, and de

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What's next for Destination Guam after mass exodus of luxury retailers?
What's next for Destination Guam after mass exodus of luxury retailers?

What's in store for Guam's tourism industry after a mass exodus of longstanding luxury retailers and struggling businesses five years on the road to recovery post-pandemic? And how will the public and private sector work together to keep the industry aflo

Matsuki Hirayama
Governor calls fifth special session as $104M utilities upgrade project stalls
Governor calls fifth special session as $104M utilities upgrade project stalls

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is once again urging lawmakers to take action, calling a fifth special session to deliberate the fate of Bill 2 (1-S) – a measure that would let the Guam Power Authority and Guam Waterworks Authority move forward on utilit

Nevaeh Anderson
"These were lives and they mattered": ceremony honors Guam's fallen heroes
"These were lives and they mattered": ceremony honors Guam's fallen heroes

It was a morning of memory, healing, and gratitude at the Guam Congress Building as families of Guam’s fallen heroes received medals that were meant to be in their hands years ago. The ceremony marks a renewed promise: that Guam never forgets those

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Fire Department awarded over $5M in federal funding
Guam Fire Department awarded over $5M in federal funding

Guam’s first responders just received a game-changing boost — more than $5 million dollars in federal funding, the largest award in Guam Fire Department history. From new fuel-efficient pumpers to modernized maintenance operations, these inves

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Protest triggers mandatory delay in Simon Sanchez High construction
Protest triggers mandatory delay in Simon Sanchez High construction

A mandatory pause in the construction of the new Simon Sanchez High School campus is now in effect, following a procurement protest by General Pacific Services. The announcement came from the Office of the Governor on Wednesday evening, along with news th

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Chief of naval operations assesses quality-of-life resources for sailors aboard Naval Base Guam
Chief of naval operations assesses quality-of-life resources for sailors aboard Naval Base Guam

"There is no island to me more important than Guam," stated Admiral Daryl Caudle. "So therefore, there's nothing more important than to have a great relationship with the local community here." The highest-ranking officer in the United States Navy, chief

Jason Salas
Simon Sanchez replacement project hit with procurement protest, groundbreaking postponed
Simon Sanchez replacement project hit with procurement protest, groundbreaking postponed

The Department of Public Works confirms a procurement protest has been filed over the Simon Sanchez High School Replacement Project by General Pacific Services, triggering an automatic stay under Guam law and pausing all progress until a formal review is

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Your power bill could see changes, GPA explains base rate and LEAC adjustments
Your power bill could see changes, GPA explains base rate and LEAC adjustments

There may be some changes to your monthly power bill and you have a say in a series of public hearings through Friday. The Guam Power Authority is proposing a base rate adjustment to cover the cost of the Ukudu Power Plant. GPA wants to increase the base

Matsuki Hirayama
Senator confronts cost of living crisis with proposal to increase minimum wage
Senator confronts cost of living crisis with proposal to increase minimum wage

Guam’s minimum wage hasn’t kept up with the growing cost of basic living expenses. Now lawmakers are considering a system that would change that it’s also sparking debate over economic fairness, business viability, and how Guam defines a

Nevaeh Anderson
GPD issues public warning for wanted man
GPD issues public warning for wanted man

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 5'8", weighs 220 lbs, and has tattoos on top of his head, around

Joan Aguon Charfauros
DFS to close after 50 years — final day set for March 2026
DFS to close after 50 years — final day set for March 2026

After more than half a century as one of the island's most recognized retail destinations, DFS Guam has announced it will close along with T Galleria — a decision confirmed by corporate communications director Velda Steel. Steel says the company inf

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man found trespassing on former school property
Man found trespassing on former school property

A 40-year-old man is facing criminal charges after trespassing onto underutilized school property in Santa Rita. Jason Gogue Gamboa is being charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a third-degree felony, and criminal trespass as a

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam clears major federal hurdle in push for better, cheaper internet
Guam clears major federal hurdle in push for better, cheaper internet

Guam is taking a giant leap toward stronger, more affordable internet. Congressman James Moylan announced that Guam is one of just 18 states and territories approved to move forward under the federal BEAD program — a major milestone that sets the st

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Wellness on Wheels returns: mobile clinic relaunches in Yigo
Wellness on Wheels returns: mobile clinic relaunches in Yigo

Guam’s first mobile health clinic is officially back on the road — and it’s rolling out its mission right where families need it most. In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the Todu Guam Foundation Health & Wellness Center, togeth

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Memorial Hospital honors nursing excellence at first-ever DAISY award ceremony
Guam Memorial Hospital honors nursing excellence at first-ever DAISY award ceremony

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority held its inaugural DAISY Award Ceremony today, recognizing 33 outstanding nurses for their compassion, dedication, and impact on patient care. The event also marked a milestone as ICU nurse Danica Dianzon was honored a

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Judiciary of Guam mourns the passing of Maria G. Fitzpatrick
Judiciary of Guam mourns the passing of Maria G. Fitzpatrick

The Judiciary of Guam is mourning the loss of Maria G. Fitzpatrick, a longtime public servant whose career spanned decades of dedicated work across the island’s justice system. Chief Justice Robert J. Torres reflected on her legacy, calling Maria a

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