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Hagatna Soccer Pitch Proposal advances
Hagatna Soccer Pitch Proposal advances

A new bill introduced by Senator Shawn Gumataotao could bring expanded recreational space to Guam’s capital. Bill 233 would give the Hagatna Mayor’s Office authority to construct and operate a football — or soccer — pitch next to t

Governor renews call to special session after review of superior court ruling
Governor renews call to special session after review of superior court ruling

Just three days after withdrawing her initial call to session, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is renewing it – summoning senators back to the Guam Congress Building to take up Bill 2 (1-S), her revised legislation tied to the new medical campus in Mangi

Nevaeh Anderson
George Washington students report on issues that matter to them, from spirit to vandalism
George Washington students report on issues that matter to them, from spirit to vandalism

Students at George Washington High School got a special lesson today on journalism as KUAM visited the Mangilao campus for Career Day. Like our reporters, these Geckos had to pitch their own stories and think on their feet, all within a tight deadline to

Matsuki Hirayama
November session to weigh AI rules, graffiti violations & BPT transparency
November session to weigh AI rules, graffiti violations & BPT transparency

Senators return for their November session this Wednesday with a full agenda – including veto overrides and bills that could shape Guam’s environment, safety, and the direction of new technology. Lawmakers will open the floor with five vetoed

Nevaeh Anderson
Navy Family Child Care program expands quality child care options to off-base providers on Guam
Navy Family Child Care program expands quality child care options to off-base providers on Guam

The Guam Metro Family Child Care Office has expanded its FCC program to include providers living off base, giving military families greater access to flexible, affordable, and high-quality child care in their communities. The program offers part-time, hou

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Local apprentices earn certifications through skilled training program
Local apprentices earn certifications through skilled training program

Three new apprentices were recognized Thursday at a Guam Contractors Association luncheon for completing their skilled training programs, in partnership with the Guam Department of Labor. The graduates include Nathaniel Chaco, who earned his certificate a

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University of Guam early registration for Spring 2026 now open
University of Guam early registration for Spring 2026 now open

The University of Guam’s early registration for continuing and returning students for the Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2026 semester is ongoing. The early registration schedule is by class level. Undergraduate seniors, juniors, and sophomores, a

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KONQER Sports hosts inaugural KickballZ tournament
KONQER Sports hosts inaugural KickballZ tournament

KONQER Sports will host its inaugural KONQER KickballZ two-day tournament on Nov. 29-30 at the Northern Region Sports Complex in Harmon. Presented by Matson, this exciting two-day tournament will bring together teams from across the island for friendly co

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Simon Sanchez High School leaders react to procurement protest
Simon Sanchez High School leaders react to procurement protest

Simon Sanchez High School Sharks near and far are reeling with disappointment after today’s long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony was put on hold. The delay follows a procurement protest filed by one company, raising questions about the timeliness an

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Bonita Baby celebrates 10 years
Bonita Baby celebrates 10 years

Walking through the doors of Bonita Baby isn’t just stepping into a boutique — it’s stepping into a home filled with love, memory, and the spirit of a woman who built something beautiful for her family and her community. Even two years a

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPA retirees hold annual Thanksgiving reunion in Dededo
GPA retirees hold annual Thanksgiving reunion in Dededo

An island holiday tradition was held up in Dededo this past weekend, ahead of Thanksgiving. The fifth annual Guam Power Authority retirees reunion, hosted by Joe Quinata, saw former utility staffers gather on Swamp Road. Former linemen, administrative sta

Jason Salas
Fifth whooping cough case confirmed on Guam
Fifth whooping cough case confirmed on Guam

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is reporting the fifth confirmed case of pertussis — also known as whooping cough — for 2025 locally, with epidemiologic investigation and contact tracing already underway to identify po

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Sen Guaiya Hao Guahan Youth Arts Fest celebrates island diversity & Pacific storytelling
Sen Guaiya Hao Guahan Youth Arts Fest celebrates island diversity & Pacific storytelling

This weekend saw a unique and special summit – as young people from across the region gathered in friendship to take part in the Sen Guaiya Hao Guahan Youth Arts Fest 2025. 40 groups across ages levels united to appreciate the differences between ou

Jason Salas
Nenpire Startup Series guides kid entrepreneurs leading-up to holiday market
Nenpire Startup Series guides kid entrepreneurs leading-up to holiday market

Success in business is usually seen as an elusive goal to chase only if you have years upon years of specialized training and education. And while marketing, product development and salesmanship are good talents to possess - kids with ideas, if given the

Jason Salas
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

Jason Salas
GTA Gives teaches island elderly how to use digital tech
GTA Gives teaches island elderly how to use digital tech

Dozens of our island's elderly were treated to a fun, interactive workshop by GTA this weekend. The latest Mobile Man'amko event saw digital-savvy staffers help residents 60 and older how to use smartphones and take advantage of connected services. Earle

Jason Salas
Woman robbed after trying to help stranded motorists
Woman robbed after trying to help stranded motorists

A good deed turned dangerous in Mangilao — after a woman who stopped to help what she believed was a stranded motorist was allegedly robbed and assaulted. Now, two men are behind bars. Guam Police have arrested 45-year-old Eric Quenga Flores —

Joan Aguon Charfauros
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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