B.P. Carbullido Elementary School has successfully passed its November 2025 Public Health inspection with a grade of “15/B,” marking an improvement from the school’s previous “28/C” rating. This improved inspection result ref

Community members came together at the Guam Museum to make their voices heard on deep sea mining as the final public comment period neared its end. Dozens of residents, students, scientists, and community leaders gathered in Hagåtña for &ldqu

The Guam Regional Medical City has earned its 4th Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation and has also received recertification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The TJC reaccreditation followed an extensive trie

Amphibious Aquatics Guam announced that one of its standout athletes, Mia Lee, has earned a historic and coveted spot on the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union National Team and has been officially invited to represent the United States and AAU Swimming at the A

Attention all teachers: this one’s for you. A new initiative from the Guam Preservation Trust is putting $500 into classrooms to help fund heritage-focused lessons and projects. KUAM spoke to chief program officer Joe Quinata to break down how it wo

Pharmacists at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority in Tamuning were recognized Monday, in observance of National Pharmacist Day for their contributions to patient safety, medication management, and quality care. GMHA pharmacists work closely with physici

A 58-year-old mariner is safe after surviving a vessel capsizing west of Guam earlier this week—thanks in large part to preparation and quick communication. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the mariner departed Merizo around 5 a.m. on January 12 a

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed Guam’s first case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, for 2026. The case was laboratory-confirmed on January 8, and Public Health officials say an epidemiological investigatio

A final push to speak on the record against a federal proposal for deep sea mining in the Marianas, as the federal government considers opening more United States territorial waters to extract valuable minerals from the ocean floor, Pacific island communi

Nearly six years after Guam legalized adult-use cannabis, there is still no legal market on the island. Lawmakers say the problem is no longer the law itself – but the system meant to carry it out. The Guam Cannabis Act has been on the books since 2

A man is facing 2 counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and second degree custodial interference as a third degree felony following a missing child investigation in Sinajana. According to court documents, Guam Police responded to a report of a mi

Several potential candidates are taking the first official step toward the Decision 2026 Guam election. The Guam Election Commission began distributing candidate packets last week. 15 potential candidates have started paperwork to run for office this elec

A man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted and choked a woman known to him. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, 46-year old Sebastion Anthony Vasapolli, is charged with strangulation and family v

Momentum continues to build around the long-awaited rebuild of Simon Sanchez High School, as lawmakers gathered last week to consider a measure that would add flexibility to the project’s pre-development stage. A public hearing was held on Friday on

The University of Guam has named Dr. Artemio “Ricky” Hernandez as its new vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer, effective today. Hernandez was selected following a comprehensive search that included on- and o

The launch of The Great Peskadot by local author—and University of Guam Press’ very own—Cabrini Cruz Palomo was met with an outpouring of warmth and support Sunday afternoon at Ypao Beach Park. Palomo reading from the story, rooted in is

The Guam Museum, in partnership with the Guam Girl Scouts, is cherishing a 90 years of girl scouting on Guam, an organization that was founded in 1935 and has played a valuable role in the island’s history. Beyond cookie sales, the Guam Girl Scouts

This past weekend up in Dededo, the smells of delicious baked good wafed all around Payless, as the community came out to support the grand opening of La Mae's Bake Shop at the Micronesia Mall. The new business is the passion project of Trisha Mae Marquez

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has been awarded a half-million dollar federal grant to strengthen its preparedness for high-risk infectious diseases. GMHA was selected to receive a $500,000 National Special Pathogen System Level II Award, supporting

The University of Guam reached a milestone at its Fall 2025 commencement, graduating the first-ever class from its master of library and information science program. 11 students completed the program, launched in 2024 to address a critical shortage of pro

This New Year’s resolution looks a little different than most for the Governor of Guam, who has the responsibility of leading the territory and fulfilling campaign promises as she closes out her second and final term. As Governor Lou Leon Guerrero p

Two youngsters from Harvest Christian Academy are proving that doing good doesn’t require recognition—just heart. By leading through action, they’re inspiring others to lend a hand while helping care for Guam, one beach at a time. They&r

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with GAIN Spay & Neuter Island Pets, is kicking-off 2026 with its 9th Community Spay and Neuter Clinic aimed at reducing pet overpopulation on Guam. The clinic will be hosted by Sinajana Mayor Robert Hoffman a

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration says years of coordinated drug interdiction work is showing measurable results. On Thursday local and federal partners laid out what progress looks like – and why they say the work is far from over. The Gover

by Jannice Carassco, for KUAM News Today Congressman James Moylan recognized National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Honoring officers who put their lives on the line for the protection and safety of our nation recognizing them for their professionalis