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Wreaths Across America 2025 carries tradition of gratitude forward
Wreaths Across America 2025 carries tradition of gratitude forward

Saturday marked Wreaths Across America day – a time set aside nationwide to honor the fallen, recognize those who serve and have served, and to teach future generations the enduring value of freedom and sacrifice. Here on Guam, the Office of the Gov

Senator Parkinson introduces legislation aimed at procurement reform
Senator Parkinson introduces legislation aimed at procurement reform

"We need to end the ability to weaponize the automatic stay against the public interest." That’s what one senator had to say—introducing legislation aimed at procurement reform. It’s legislation proposing a major shift in how procurement

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bill to guarantee in-state tuition for territorial students advances in DC
Bill to guarantee in-state tuition for territorial students advances in DC

Bipartisan legislation led by Guam Congressman James Moylan is moving forward in Washington, bringing new hope for students across the United States territories. On Friday, Moylan’s bill seeking to guarantee in-state tuition rates for eligible stude

Nevaeh Anderson
KUAM CareForce donates toys for Salvation Army
KUAM CareForce donates toys for Salvation Army

Some of the hardest working people on the island throughout the holiday season are our friends at The Salvation Army Guam Corps, and today, they completed another mission, stopping by the KUAM Studios here in Harmon to corral a donation of over 100 toys w

Jason Salas
Close to 200 toys delivered to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School
Close to 200 toys delivered to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School

The Salvation Army made the trek to Merizo Martyrs Memorial School Monday morning, to drop off some holiday cheer. 193 students were gifted with toys which brought smiles to their faces. 4th grade teacher Jodie Nelson best described the reaction of her an

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Pono Hawaiian Grill food truck expands with Hagatna restaurant
Pono Hawaiian Grill food truck expands with Hagatna restaurant

Their sign, their slogan, their mission statement says it all: "Hafa Adai yan Aloha". Pono Hawaiian Grill's beautiful blending of Pacific cultures rooted in family, food and love. And at the opening of their new downtown restaurant, that's not just how th

Jason Salas
Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent in murder case
Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent in murder case

A man accused in one of Guam’s most disturbing murder cases may never be fit to stand trial. Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino said Donovan Allen Chargualaf Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent, raising the possibility his case coul

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Trial delayed for competency evaluation
Trial delayed for competency evaluation

A man accused in a violent string of crimes across the island last April will have his trial delayed as the court determines whether he is competent to stand trial. Jeromy Moe John Pangelinan appeared before Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino, who set

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Ukudu Power Plant to run 7 days continuously
Ukudu Power Plant to run 7 days continuously

Guam is one step closer to bringing its newest power plant fully online. The Guam Power Authority says the Ukudu Power Plant began reliability testing Sunday, the final and most critical step before entering commercial operation. The testing requires the

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Guard's Fallen Heroes Run honors Gold Star Family of Sergeant Samson Mora
Guam Guard's Fallen Heroes Run honors Gold Star Family of Sergeant Samson Mora

Before daybreak, service members from the Guam National Guard took to the streets in Barrigada for a Fallen Heroes Run, maintaining their double-time pace en route to the home of the family of the late US Army Sergeant Samson Mora, who died in 2008 after

Jason Salas
GRMC ICU nurse manager makes history with national leadership certification
GRMC ICU nurse manager makes history with national leadership certification

A major milestone for Guam’s healthcare community — Guam Regional Medical City is celebrating intensive care unit nurse manager Kristine Stanley - the first and only nurse manager on island to earn the National Certified Nurse Manager and Lead

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bank of Guam boosts Project Sottera
Bank of Guam boosts Project Sottera

For the third year in a row—the Bank of Guam is stepping up to support women and girls across our island through a holiday donation drive that makes a real difference. Employees and management have gathered feminine hygiene products and toiletries f

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD officer placed on house arrest
GPD officer placed on house arrest

A Guam Police Department officer charged in a fatal hit-and-run will now remain under house arrest as he awaits trial. Police Officer Derrick Atan, who faces vehicular homicide charges in the death of John Haas, was released from the Department of Correct

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD, DOC trainees graduate to active duty
GPD, DOC trainees graduate to active duty

They are answering the call to serve—Guam Police and Department of Corrections trainees celebrating graduation day, strengthening the island’s public safety workforce. In front of family, friends, and island leaders this morning, the Guam Poli

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man charged for JFK bomb threat
Man charged for JFK bomb threat

A 20-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly making bomb threats against John F. Kennedy High School. Police arrested Marcial Kittypong Loto on Tuesday afternoon. He was charged Wednesday in the Superior Court of Guam with attempted terroris

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GCC pins first cohort of registered nurses
GCC pins first cohort of registered nurses

Congratulations are in order for the Guam Community College’s first cohort of registered nurses, who were newly-pinned on Thursday. 20 new registered nurses achieved this milestone through GCC's associate degree in nursing–registered nurse pro

Destiny Cruz-Langas
GVB addresses Sunday night market concerns from Tumon businesses
GVB addresses Sunday night market concerns from Tumon businesses

Benefits and drawbacks to the Tumon Night Market addressed during Thursday’s Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting. Tourism officials say local vendors participating in the Sunday event are raking in revenue while some surrounding storefronts are seein

Matsuki Hirayama
Bill supporting locally-funded higher education for veterans faces push back
Bill supporting locally-funded higher education for veterans faces push back

A new proposal aims to bridge what many say is one of Guam’s most significant gaps in veteran support: higher education. Bill 202 would create a local tuition waiver for veterans and their families once federal benefits run out. Supporters call it o

Nevaeh Anderson
Celebrating the legacy of Agueda I. Johnston, Guam’s mother of education
Celebrating the legacy of Agueda I. Johnston, Guam’s mother of education

Agueda Johnston Middle School—proudly named after one of Guam’s most influential Chamoru figures—paid tribute to its namesake Friday, honoring the enduring legacy she leaves behind. It’s a name woven deeply into the island’s

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Last day to submit comments for deep sea mining plans in Marianas
Last day to submit comments for deep sea mining plans in Marianas

The 30-day comment period for the federal government’s deep sea mining proposal in marianas ends today, December 12. As reported, under President Donald Trump's directive, the US Bureau of Energy Management is looking to open some 35 million acres o

Matsuki Hirayama
Fraud plate case leads to meth charge
Fraud plate case leads to meth charge

A man previously accused of fraudulently using a license plate is now facing new felony drug charges. Guam Police arrested Albert Borja Lucena early Wednesday. After stopping a Toyota Camry with expired tags in Dededo, officers discovered the license plat

Joan Aguon Charfauros
USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group arrives on Guam
USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group arrives on Guam

The Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit. The carrier, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is joined by several guided-missile destroyers as part of routine operations in th

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Public Health Influenza Report: Guam emerging from the worst of this season
Public Health Influenza Report: Guam emerging from the worst of this season

When it comes to influenza, the island is now emerging from the worst of this season, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services’ Weekly Influenza Epidemiology Report released Wednesday. Recent data showing just 19 cases report

Destiny Cruz-Langas
US Marines, Guam Chamber of Commerce deliver Toys for Tots donations
US Marines, Guam Chamber of Commerce deliver Toys for Tots donations

"Many hands make light work" the saying goes, and the hard work and genuine goodwill of hundreds of islanders is going to bring children a happy Christmas. The Toys for Tots donation drive has been ongoing since September and today, your generous contribu

Jason Salas
Ukudu nearing full power
Ukudu nearing full power

The Ukudu Power Plant is back online for testing — and could hit full capacity at points this week, according to an update to the Consolidated Commission on Utilities. Officials from the Guam Power Authority say the 198-megawatt plant has been pushe

Joan Aguon Charfauros
2nd annual "Walk for Water" calls attention to islandwide crisis
2nd annual "Walk for Water" calls attention to islandwide crisis

The Micronesian Climate Change Alliance is gearing up for its annual "Walk for Water" at Litekyan, focusing attention on the island’s most essential resource: our wate. KUAM News sat down with the event organizers to talk about what they hope the co

Nevaeh Anderson