A 40-year-old man is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Dededo. According to a magistrate’s complaint, Zachary Troy Aquino Cruz was charged Thursday with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a third-degree felony.

A disturbance at a Tumon nightclub has led to felony charges against a 34-year-old man. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, Simon Ensai was arrested early Wednesday morning after police were called to Club Icon around 12:3

by Jannice Carassco, for KUAM News The Guam Homelessness Coalition is seeking 250 volunteers for the Point-In-Time Homeless Count on January 30, 2026. This annual survey helps officials understand homelessness and their needs to better support guam's most

As we head into the dry season, the Guam Department of Agriculture is asking residents not to burn their Christmas trees. Officials say windy conditions can quickly turn sparks into dangerous wildfires. Instead, Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resou

Lawmakers are continuing close oversight of Guam’s response to dieldrin detected in the island’s water system. At the latest joint hearing, agencies laid out what’s been done so far to contain the contamination, identify its source, and improve how the public is kept informed. Since dieldrin was first detected last year, the Guam Waterworks Authority says its immediate focus has been stopping exposure and stabilizing the system. GWA assistant general manager Brett R...

Guam leaders are urging residents to speak up now on federal plans that could open the door to deep sea mining near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Thursday night, the community gathered to learn how to push back -and why the ocean is too important to risk. For master canoe navigator Larry Raigetal, protecting the ocean means protecting indigenous practices passed down for thousands of years.  "It reminds me of like digging up ancestral grounds and messing aroun...

The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help in locating Jaylan Siren, also known as “Jayjay Andon.”  Siren is described as a 29-year-old male, standing approximately 5'7" tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with a dark brown complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He is listed as being from Dededo. Police say Siren is a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with multiple burglary and th...

Pale Mike Crisostomo will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 17. His funeral will be held at the Dulce Nombre De Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña.  On Saturday morning, Pale Mike will arrive at the cathedral at 7am, where clergy will have private time with him.  The public is invited to join in prayer during this time. Public visitation will follow from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., leading into the family’s final despidida. The casket will be closed at 11:4...

The Great Peskadot is set to make waves this Sunday at Ypao Beach Park. Ahead of its debut, I sit down with the book’s author – and my sister - Cabrini Cruz Palomo, to reflect on the story’s meaning and the lessons woven into its pages. From the steady crash of waves along the shore to the gentle ripples left by fish beneath the surface, the ocean carries countless stories—waiting patiently for those who take the time to listen. For local author and artist Pal...

A 53-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history is facing felony charges after a machete assault in the southern village of Hågat.  According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in the Superior Court of Guam, Kenty Knight Welle was charged Wednesday with two counts of aggravated assault as third-degree felonies, with a special allegation of using a deadly weapon. He was also charged with public drunkenness. Court documents say officers were called just after 1am to ...

A man is facing felony drug charges after police say he threw drug paraphernalia out of a vehicle just before a traffic stop.  According to a magistrate’s complaint, Ronnie Quinata Sanchez is charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a third-degree felony. Around 9am on January 1, officers observed a red kia soul make an unusual u-turn near the exit of Guam Regional Medical City and Route 3. The vehicle also did not have a rear license plate. As of...

With deep-sea mining already under scrutiny, Guam lawmakers are advancing a resolution aimed at reinforcing the island’s opposition.  Supporters say this moment is about drawing a clear line as federal discussions move forward. The word Guåhan means “We have” – a word rooted in abundance and responsibility. That meaning framed hours of testimony as lawmakers considered Resolution No. 132 by Senator Therese Terlaje, reaffirming our island’s cal...

What do members of the Guam Education Board think about proposals that would expand their authority? With major education reform on the table, KUAM News spoke with one board member to get their perspective.  As discussions continue on the future governance of the Guam Department of Education—and with potential legislation already in the works—education officials are weighing in on several proposals under consideration. One of those proposals would give the Guam Educa...

New details have been released on the chemical spill earlier this week that snarled traffic for hours in Barrigada. While the responsible party was able to contain and cleanup the spill without further impacts, the Guam Environmental Protection Agency says it’s a lesson learned for what could have led to serious contamination to our water and soil.  On Monday morning, emergency and environmental officials responded to a chemical spill near the Shell gas station in Tiy...

A man facing vehicular homicide charges has been released from custody while awaiting trial. 35-year-old John Mariano Moses was released Tuesday after posting $5,000 cash bail, following a hearing in the Superior Court of Guam. Magistrate Judge Sean Brown ordered Moses placed on house arrest, citing the seriousness of the case and the deaths of 30- year-old Charity Mina Berry and her year-old daughter, Minareen Immy. According to charging documents, the deadly crash happened De...

A 38-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after a woman reported being taken from a hågat home and held against her will for nearly two weeks.  According to a magistrate’s complaint, Cristobal Frank Quintanilla is accused of breaking into a relative’s home through a bedroom window in december, carrying the woman to his car, and taking her to his residence, where she says she was held for 13 days out of fear for her safety. The woman told police she w...

A shear line lingering over Saipan, Tinian, and Rota is bringing patchy showers, cloud cover, and gusty winds for a second day. Wind gusts are reaching up to 30mph, with spotty showers also affecting Guam and Rota.  The shear line is expected to weaken, with drier conditions developing by wednesday for the CNMI. For the rest of the week, expect improving weather with only spotty showers and moderate to fresh trade winds between 15 and 20 mph. Seas and surf remain elevated due t...

Guam Police are investigating a New Year’s Day shooting that left a woman injured in Dededo. According to Guam Police Department spokesperson Norman Analista, officers from the Dededo Precinct command responded to a home just after midnight on January 1, where an adult female suffered a foot injury caused by a stray bullet. She was taken to Guam Regional Medical City for treatment.  Police say the bullet was recovered and confiscated, and the case remains under inves...

Guam Regional Medical City recently announced  that medical staff recruiting and services manager Jennifer Sevilla has earned a national certification in physician and provider recruitment.  Sevilla is recognized for her expertise in recruiting and retaining healthcare providers.  Hospital officials say the certification supports GRMC’s efforts to strengthen its medical workforce and expand access to specialized medical care on Guam.  GRMC chief medica...

Water plays a significant role in shaping who we are as island people. Now, a new art-ivism exhibition at the Guam Museum is using creativity to confront the environmental threats facing our waters – and to spark action across the Marianas. As Guam'

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is speaking out for the first time in an interview about her concerns over the federal deep sea mining proposal, as two important events are being held tomorrow for the community to voice their concerns ahead of a looming deadli

“We as leaders continue to fail—and that includes the legislature, past administrations, and the Guam Education Board.” That candid assessment coming from education oversight chair Senator Vince Borja following the release of the Guam De

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is reporting steady progress on multiple facility improvement projects aimed at maintaining a safe and functional environment for patients and staff. Hospital officials say work is underway on roof and exterior repairs

The defense attorney for 2025 murder suspect Gregory Arthur Romero requested more time to review a lengthy forensic evaluation, prompting a superior court judge to postpone further proceedings Monday. Romero appeared via Zoom from the Department of Correc

On Monday 44-year-old Andrew Anthony Jones, 44, was convicted of attempted burglary and criminal trespass after he tried to steal a government vehicle assigned to the Yigo Mayor’s Office on Christmas Night in 2024. Jurors found jones guilty of attem