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Mariners alerted to VHF communication gaps near Rota
Mariners alerted to VHF communication gaps near Rota

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

Hospitality and tourism students prepare for Tourism Forum
Hospitality and tourism students prepare for Tourism Forum

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Rev & Tax warns of surge in IRS notices sent to Guam residents
Rev & Tax warns of surge in IRS notices sent to Guam residents

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
'A lifeline': United Airlines upgrades check-in lobby, new aircraft in 2026
'A lifeline': United Airlines upgrades check-in lobby, new aircraft in 2026

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

Matsuki Hirayama
2026 High School Civics contest opens with theme “Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness”
2026 High School Civics contest opens with theme “Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness”

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

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Guam and Taiwan strengthen tourism partnership at industry workshop
Guam and Taiwan strengthen tourism partnership at industry workshop

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

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New push to open underused school facilities for community recreation
New push to open underused school facilities for community recreation

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
New territories & commonwealths caucus launched in Congress
New territories & commonwealths caucus launched in Congress

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
New Section 8 housing choice voucher payment standards
New Section 8 housing choice voucher payment standards

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

Nevaeh Anderson
Hafa Adai holidays: Christmas in Paradise to light up Hagatna
Hafa Adai holidays: Christmas in Paradise to light up Hagatna

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GHURA ramps up ‘Fix in Six’ Outreach — up to $300K for Mawar-damaged homes
GHURA ramps up ‘Fix in Six’ Outreach — up to $300K for Mawar-damaged homes

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
18th traffic fatality: auto–bicycle crash in Tamuning
18th traffic fatality: auto–bicycle crash in Tamuning

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam makes historic debut at World Indigenous Traditional Games
Guam makes historic debut at World Indigenous Traditional Games

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Parkinson calls for military housing allowance reform amid housing crisis
Parkinson calls for military housing allowance reform amid housing crisis

Guam’s housing crisis is back in the spotlight, this time at the Guam Legislature, where one senator says a federal policy is helping drive up rent and pushing local families off-island. The call for reform comes as concerns grow over homelessness,

Matsuki Hirayama
GDOE community shares farewell video for outgoing superintendent Swanson
GDOE community shares farewell video for outgoing superintendent Swanson

As Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson prepares to step down from the role, the GDOE community wished him an early farewell this week with a special message and performance. During an event at Okkodo High School earlier this we

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bill seeks to honor Guam’s first CHamoru doctor
Bill seeks to honor Guam’s first CHamoru doctor

Speaker Frank F. Blas, Jr. has introduced Bill 230-38, legislation that would formally name the administrative and patient service buildings at Guam Memorial Hospital after Dr. Ramon Manalisay Sablan — the island’s first chamoru medical doctor

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Philippines tops Guam 87-46 in first men's basketball matchup
Philippines tops Guam 87-46 in first men's basketball matchup

Black Friday always delivers great value, and the Guam vs. Philippines hoops matchup billed as "the biggest game in Guam basketball history", was an exciting event with fans for both teams cheering loudly for the World Cup 2027 Asia Qualifiers at a jam-pa

Jason Salas
Homelessness group talks enforcement & outreach for Alupang homeless encampment
Homelessness group talks enforcement & outreach for Alupang homeless encampment

What’s going to be done about the homeless encampment at Alupang Island in Hagatna Bay that’s causing public safety concerns? And what’s being done to get the individuals living there the help they need? We sought those answers. Parks an

Matsuki Hirayama
Education board approves $210,000 salary for Won Pat as incoming superintendent
Education board approves $210,000 salary for Won Pat as incoming superintendent

Money matters was in motion at this week’s Guam Education Board meeting, as members weighed compensation for incoming GDOE superintendent Dr. Judi Won Pat. The board ultimately approved her salary request for $210,000 per year. Salary discussions fo

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Highway Patrol to launch islandwide DWI sobriety checkpoint Friday night
Highway Patrol to launch islandwide DWI sobriety checkpoint Friday night

The Guam Police Department is putting drunk drivers on notice. Tonight, GPD's Highway Patrol Division will conduct a DWI sobriety checkpoint somewhere along our island’s busiest routes. The primary checkpoint will be set along Route 1, covering the

Joan Aguon Charfauros
17th traffic death on Guam after fatal Dededo crash
17th traffic death on Guam after fatal Dededo crash

The Guam Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of 36-year-old Joey T. Santiago Jr. of Yona. The crash happened Monday, November 24, along Route 1 near the GPA Dededo Combustion Turbine 1 and 2. Santiago was transpo

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Previously fighting for his life, Chaife Jackson is now cancer-free
Previously fighting for his life, Chaife Jackson is now cancer-free

Just a few months ago in February, we told you about Chaife Jackson — a young boy fighting for his life after being diagnosed with a rare cancer. Now, we return to his story, and this time it’s filled with hope. We fast forward to where 12-yea

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Homeless encampment at Alupang Island raises public safety concerns
Homeless encampment at Alupang Island raises public safety concerns

Concerns are growing over Guam’s homelessness problem after a homeless encampment has been set up at Alupang Island in Hagatna Bay. KUAM went to the island and found various belongings, a makeshift structure, a fire pit and even a curious snorkelor.

Matsuki Hirayama
GCC's expanded culinary program celebrates opening of newly-renovated facility
GCC's expanded culinary program celebrates opening of newly-renovated facility

Food connects us here on Guam – it’s tradition, inspiration, and the heart of so many family stories. And today, the Guam Community College celebrated a major step forward in preparing the next generation of chefs who will carry those traditio

Nevaeh Anderson
Wanted individual taken into custody
Wanted individual taken into custody

According to Guam Police Department spokesperson Norman Analista, Cameron Jose Guerrero is now in police custody. Guerrero was the subject of a wanted person for public view flier issued to the media on October 2. At this time, GPD says more details surro

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Quality Distributors makes annual donation to Salvation Army
Quality Distributors makes annual donation to Salvation Army

In the true tradition of the giving season, Quality Distributors made its annual donation to the Salvation Army on Tuesday afternoon—with a presentation at the organization’s main corps in Tiyan. But it’s more than a holiday gesture. Qua

Joan Aguon Charfauros