Forty-two-year-old Jessie Rick San Agustin has been charged with aggravated murder, murder, and kidnapping, all first-degree felonies, in connection with the gruesome death of Charles Richard Eugene Lacy in November of last year. It was just before 6 a.m.

Despite a troubling incident at the Department of Corrections Mangilao Detention Facility where a corrections officer was placed in federal custody and put on administrative leave pending the outcome of an Internal Affairs Investigation, DOC Director Fred

A proclamation signing was held this morning in Adelup recognizing May 4 through May 10 as National Corrections And Employees Week. Flanked by officers and staff from DOC, acting Governor Joshua Tenorio began his remarks by acknowledging that the men and

Budget talks continued earlier this week, as lawmakers were presented with an $28,970,435 request from the island’s charter schools for Fiscal Year 2026, nearly $2 million more than last year. Evangeline Cepeda, Chair of the Guam Academy Charter Sch

The Office of the Attorney General and Adelup remain in a stalemate over the OAG’s Dignity Project. As you may recall, the program seeking to provide shelter, hot meals, and a bridge to services, was blocked by a temporary restraining order filed by

Attorney General of Guam Doug Moylan made a push for stricter laws to combat the meth epidemic before the business community. Moylan was the guest speaker at the Guam Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting earlier this week. “The business co

The National Weather Service Guam Office is keeping an eye on two tropical disturbances near Yap and Palau. Lead Meteorologist Landon Aydlett gave us the run down. “Fortunately the tropical disturbances that we have been tracking in western Micrones

KUAM Digital and KUAM Weekend Edition are showcasing accomplishments and accolades of Guamanians in our community and our diaspora with Making Waves. This weekly round up showcases promotions, awards and other accomplishments submitted by our viewers and

May is Senior Citizens Month and to celebrate, the Department of Public Health’s Division of Senior Citizens will be hosting a series of events to honor Guam's Manåmko’. The DSC Office in Mangilao will be closed on Tuesday, May 6, from 8

The Guam Department of Education celebrates Merizo Martyrs’ Memorial School who passed its recent public health sanitation inspection conducted by the Department of Public Health & Social Services. The school scored a Grade “B,” with 18

CNMI Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced Byul An, a student of Saipan Southern High School, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. A distinguished panel of judges chose An’s work from among 16 entries submitted by high sch

Four University of Guam students were awarded financial aid awards from the University of Guam Press as part of its first cycle of UOG Press Awards. Each award honors the legacy of the author it represents and exemplifies UOG Press’s commitment to f

A major defense bill passed out of the House Armed Services Committee includes hundreds of millions in investments for Guam. The committee approved the fiscal year 2025 reconciliation package, which allocates $150 billion for defense, including $200 milli

The 13th annual Back to Sumay Day event will be held at U.S. Naval Base Guam Clipper Landing Park May 10. The annual event, coordinated with the Sånta Rita-Sumai Mayor’s Office, began in 2010 with the goal of inviting former residents of the p

GHURA announced that they have officially opened the public comment to residents to review and comment on its draft action plan for disaster recovery. The plan will guide how over half a billion dollars will be spent over the next six years. The “Fi

The University of Guam has announced 12 new participants for the Guam Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps, marking its expansion into a six-month program that offers enhanced training and benefits. The new cohort was introduced by the UOG Center for Isla

Three Guam-based scientists are being honored for their groundbreaking work in coral reef conservation across Micronesia. At the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting in Saipan, University of Guam Marine Lab Faculty Dr. Laurie Raymundo, Dr. Peter Houk, and R

The Guam Department of Education needs over $300 million for Fiscal Year 2026, and that’s not factoring in the potential loss of millions in American Rescue Plan funds. Senators scrutinized the massive request during a hearing Wednesday. “Abso

Chief Justice Robert Torres addressed the 38th Guam Legislature Thursday morning, emphasizing a commitment to a quality justice system for the local community. "Ladies and gentlemen, the state of our Judiciary is committed to justice that serves all of us

GuamTime is turning 5, and they’re celebrating with a high-energy, community-focused block party in the heart of Hagåtña. The Mad Collab Block Party promises music, food, and over 70 local businesses coming together in the spirit of cre

The Port Authority of Guam is moving full steam ahead with major policy decisions aimed at modernizing operations and reinforcing national security. During its regular meeting, the port’s board of directors unanimously approved several resolutions t

A 39-year-old man is behind bars after police say he stole a relative's truck — and is now tied to a previous drug possession case. Jamieson Curtis Carriaga was arrested Tuesday in Agana Heights after officers pulled over a gray Toyota Tundra with e

There are new developments involving a Department of Corrections officer now in federal custody. DOC Director Fred Bordallo Jr. confirms that an internal affairs investigation has been launched. The officer, whose identity has not yet been released, is th

The family of Charles Richard Eugene Lacy is heartbroken. Not just over his murder, but over how they learned he was the victim. Brenda Lacy Adams, Lacy's sister who lives in Washington state, says she found out during Tuesday's GPD press conference, the

An update to a violent workplace incident involving officers from the Guam Police Department’s Highway Patrol Division. KUAM News has confirmed that one of the sergeants involved has been terminated, following an internal investigation into the Febr