by Irie Quitugua, for KUAM News The 37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair is coming to celebrate the harmony of Micronesia. There are fruit festivals, there are block parties, and there are weekly night markets, but there is only one annual GMIF. Coming

by Shauna Morato for KUAM News The Mayors Council of Guam held their monthly meeting and touched on the plans and problems surrounding this year’s Liberation Day festivities. Kiddos are out of school, sunsets are getting later, and the rain continue

Even with the school year winding down and summer starting up, there's activity in public education, as Business and Technology Academy Charter School inked an agreement for education tourism as part of their curriculum. The new program will give students

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is informing the public of a voluntary recall of Dinty Moore BEEF STEW (20 oz cans) due to the possible presence of pieces of wood, which could pose a risk of injury, choking, or illness. Recalled produc

An update to the shooting incident that occurred last night in Tamuning that left one man dead. Attorney General Douglas Moylan has confirmed that a homicide, believed to be domestic in nature, occurred around 10 p.m. Tuesday night in the parking lot of G

A man caught hiding under clothes in a Tumon home had an unusual excuse for the police. He said he was just looking for diapers. Thirty-nine-year-old Jeromie Ross Mariano was arrested early Sunday morning after officers responded to a possible break-in. C

Guam’s Tourist Attraction Fund showed signs of strong recovery in Fiscal Year 2023, according to a new report from the Office of Public Accountability. The fund saw a 66% jump in revenues, climbing to over $30 million—largely fueled by a surge

A shift in the weather is underway across the region as we head deeper into June. Here in the Marianas, a wetter pattern is taking shape, bringing a mix of sunshine, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms through the weekend. Upper-level activity a

The Japan Foundation and the Consulate-General of Japan together with the Guam Museum are presenting the world traveling exhibition titled “Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan.” The community together with island leaders and key sta

World Food Safety Day is set for June 7 and the Department of Public Health and Social Services are reminding that safe food is a shared right, and a shared responsibility This year’s global theme, “Food Safety: Science in Action,” highl

A heavy police presence was seen at the Guam Premier Outlets parking lot late Tuesday night, following reports of an apparent shooting.The Guam Police Department responded to the scene shortly after 11 p.m., but has yet to release any official details reg

After weeks of public hearings, a whole week of debate, and moving bills forward, senators are finally voting on key measures to impact your everyday. At 5pm tonight they are scheduled to commence with casting their votes on significant pieces of legislat

The island's aging water systems are set for a major overhaul, and it could come with a hefty price tag. This morning, the Consolidated Commission on Utilities gave the go-ahead for Guam Waterworks Authority to pursue a $250 million bond borrowing, part o

With the island confirming its third case of whooping cough this year – that of an unvaccinated infant. Health officials are urging the public to stay informed about the illness and how to protect against it. Here’s what you need to know. It's

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has responded after chief medical examiner Dr. Kenny Su sounded the alarm about limited resources plaguing the office. As reported, the newly-appointed CME raised concerns about the more than 40-year-old facility, unreliable mor

A traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase and a jungle manhunt — all over a motorcycle with no plates. Authorities say 35-year-old Jay Leonilo Pocaigue took off from police in Yona on May 20, dodging traffic signs and making sharp turns before h

A contractor working at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz is facing serious drug charges after suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found during a routine vehicle inspection. Authorities say 45-year-old Ryan C. Capati was stopped at the base ga

Starting Monday, the Probation Office’s Intake and Drug Testing Unit will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services for adult client check-ins, drug and alcohol testing, and intake processing will be provided during thes

Guam’s high school students can learn a trade skill and earn elective credits through the Guam Community College free Career & Technical Education Summer Program starting June 16 through July 18, 2025. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Mon

In a historic first for regional conservation, Guam and the CNMI have united to develop a shared vision for protecting wildlife across the Marianas. The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, in partnership with the Gua

Cancer patients, survivors, and their support teams on Guam are invited to join the Circle of Care program, offering free support groups, psycho-oncology counseling, and wellness services. Funded by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund and led by the Pay-Less Commu

On Friday, the Department of Public Health and social services confirmed one case of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The case is a 9-month-old unvaccinated child, the third case involving unvaccinated children in the past 12 months. Pertussis is

A top government official is facing serious legal trouble on two fronts, thousands of miles from home. Guam Civil Defense Administrator Charles Esteves pleaded not guilty Friday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a reported assault inside a Washingt

A major arrest is helping Guam police close the books on eight open cases. On May 30, officers with the Tumon-Tamuning precinct spotted a stolen vehicle outside Denny’s in Tamuning and a man nearby acting suspiciously. That man was identified as 33-

It’s a proud and prayerful moment for Guam as a son of Sinajana has made history at the heart of the Catholic Church. Thirty-seven-year-old Father Cody Gerard Flores Merfalen, is the first CHamoru and American priest ever ordained by Pope Leo XIV, t