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Utah couple finds and returns historical Guam treasure gifted to FDR
Utah couple finds and returns historical Guam treasure gifted to FDR

It's a full circle moment today for Guam as a locally-carved ifit walking stick gifted to President Franklin D. Roosevelt returns home after nearly 90 years. It’s all thanks to a Utah couple who found the historical treasure buried in an abandoned s

Second case of Dengue Fever confirmed
Second case of Dengue Fever confirmed

The Department of Public Health has confirmed Guam’s second case of Dengue Fever this year — but officials say it’s an imported case. The illness was reported on October 30, and health experts stress Dengue is spread through the bite of

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Guard: "No upcoming deployment from Pentagon order"
Guam Guard: "No upcoming deployment from Pentagon order"

The Pentagon is said to be preparing to activate thousands of National Guard troops from all 50 states to respond to possible “civil unrest.” This follows multiple media reports detailing internal documents that outline these plans. According

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Invest 90W brings flood watch, gusty winds to the Marianas
Invest 90W brings flood watch, gusty winds to the Marianas

The National Weather Service is closely tracking Invest 90W, a developing low-level circulation southeast of the Marianas. The system is expected to move northwest, then west-northwest, possibly passing near or just south of the islands. Residents can exp

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Senator Matanane sets Veterans Affairs oversight hearing following OPA audit
Senator Matanane sets Veterans Affairs oversight hearing following OPA audit

An oversight hearing has been scheduled to take a closer look at the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs following concerns raised in a new audit by the Office of Public Accountability. Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane, who chairs the Legislative Committee on H

Nevaeh Anderson
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Mangilao
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Mangilao

A routine traffic stop for a missing license plate ended with two people behind bars on drug charges. According to a magistrate’s complaint, 29-year-old Brandon Lee Meno and 33-year-old Victoria Rose San Nicolas were arrested after officers pulled o

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Traffic stop leads to firearm arrest
Traffic stop leads to firearm arrest

A 19-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police found an unregistered firearm during a traffic stop in Mangilao. Court documents state officers stopped a van on Old Price Road early Wednesday morning after noticing both occupants weren&rs

Joan Aguon Charfauros
KUAM CareForce collects donations for island's less fortunate ahead of Giving Tuesday
KUAM CareForce collects donations for island's less fortunate ahead of Giving Tuesday

Today being the first Tuesday of the month, our community embarked on a project to help those going through rough times lately. The KUAM CareForce hit the road and setup shop at Kmart this afternoon, collecting your donations to help our less fortunate. I

Jason Salas
Japanese Imperial Commendation awarded to former Governor Carl Gutierrez
Japanese Imperial Commendation awarded to former Governor Carl Gutierrez

The Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna announced that “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” was bestowed to the Honorable Carl T. C. Gutierrez, former Governor of Guam from 1995 to 2003. Gutierrez is being recognized wit

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Assan-Ma’ina Parish hosts 9th Annual Red, White & Brew fundraiser
Assan-Ma’ina Parish hosts 9th Annual Red, White & Brew fundraiser

Our Lady of Purification Parish is inviting the community to its 9th Annual Red, White & Brew Wine and Beer Tasting Event. The fundraiser will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ma’ina church grounds. Tickets are $50 each, with a

KUAM News
McDonald’s Guam and Saipan donates over $5k to Ronald McDonald House
McDonald’s Guam and Saipan donates over $5k to Ronald McDonald House

McDonald’s Guam and Saipan have proudly contributed $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House in recognition of their recent achievements in the 2025 McDonald’s National Summer Splash Competition. This donation will provide meaningful support to familie

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November outreach events for $500.8M 'Fix in Six' potential applicants
November outreach events for $500.8M 'Fix in Six' potential applicants

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is hosting public outreach events this November as part of the $500.8 million Fix in Six program. GHURA says the outreaches are aimed to arm potential applicants with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare f

Matsuki Hirayama
Natasha Protection Act of 2005 was landmark moment for Guam
Natasha Protection Act of 2005 was landmark moment for Guam

20 years ago, a teenager’s brave fight against cancer became the catalyst for change. Natasha Perez’s strength and spirit moved a community — and inspired lawmakers to act. Her legacy lives on through the Natasha Protection Act, a law bo

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Weather system weakens but wet, windy week ahead
Weather system weakens but wet, windy week ahead

The National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Invest 99W — a weak circulation southeast of Guam — which has now been downgraded to a sub-low by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. That means the potential for thi

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Governor proposes commission to set salaries of elected officials
Governor proposes commission to set salaries of elected officials

Guam's chief executive has sent another bill to the Guam Legislature – this time proposing to establish the commission. The bill seeks to create what the governor calls a “permanent, independent process to evaluate and recommend compensation f

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Memorial Hospital receives new chillers to combat mold and improve facility infrastructure
Guam Memorial Hospital receives new chillers to combat mold and improve facility infrastructure

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is taking a major step to improve its facility and air quality with the arrival of two new 450-ton chillers. Installation is set to begin in November and is expected to help reduce mold issues that have long affected t

KUAM News
Black Construction wins top overall award at 2025 GCA excellence in construction event
Black Construction wins top overall award at 2025 GCA excellence in construction event

The Guam Contractors Association held its annual excellence in construction awards and contractor of the year event on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Since 1997, the event has promoted quality construction and craftsmanship, recognizing 32 category,

KUAM News
Prutehi Guåhan hosts community event with author and scholar on militarization
Prutehi Guåhan hosts community event with author and scholar on militarization

Prutehi Guåhan, in collaboration with our Common Wealth 670, is inviting the public to a special presentation with writer and political anthropologist David Vine, phd. Vine is an internationally recognized expert on U.S. militarization, with a focus

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Fairness and funding for DOC
Fairness and funding for DOC

They keep Guam’s most dangerous individuals behind bars — but for years, many say correctional officers themselves have been left behind. Now, a new bill aims to finally bring fairness — and funding — to those who guard the gates a

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Four from BCOT 2025-01 are sworn-in as corrections officers with DOC
Four from BCOT 2025-01 are sworn-in as corrections officers with DOC

They may be small in number — just four — but their strength, discipline, and unity run deep. The members of the Department of Corrections’ Basic Corrections Officer Training Class 2025-01 have proven that it’s not the size of the

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man accused of $4,000 credit card fraud in Tumon
Man accused of $4,000 credit card fraud in Tumon

A 30-year-old man with a history of convictions is behind bars once again—this time, accused of using a stolen credit card to rack up thousands in charges. According to court documents, Jude Donovan Santos allegedly used a card he claimed to have &l

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Yona grows greener with community tree planting for Arbor Month
Yona grows greener with community tree planting for Arbor Month

The village of Yona is growing a little greener this month. In celebration of Arbor Month, the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division teamed-up with the Yona Mayor’s Office and the Southern Guam Soil and Water Co

Matsuki Hirayama
Child abuse or child discipline? AG's new billboard sparks debate
Child abuse or child discipline? AG's new billboard sparks debate

As many of you may have seen while driving on Guam's roadways, a new billboard has been put up by the Attorney General Doug Moylan’s office Thursday that appears to promote spanking as a form of child discipline. The billboard’s message is alr

Matsuki Hirayama
Governor calls for special session to save $104M in federal utility funds
Governor calls for special session to save $104M in federal utility funds

The clock is ticking on more than a $100 million in federal funds for Guam’s power and water systems. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is calling on lawmakers to act quickly – but it’s up to the legislature to decide. The governor has formally

Nevaeh Anderson
Judge weighs 2026 trial dates in high-profile PUA fraud case
Judge weighs 2026 trial dates in high-profile PUA fraud case

It would be 2026 before the seven defendants accused in Guam’s high-profile Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud case return to federal court. District Court Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo proposed trial dates of either June 23 or September 9,

Joan Aguon Charfauros
A night of laughs & island love as Tumua Tuinei's "Chee Hoo" tour hits Guam
A night of laughs & island love as Tumua Tuinei's "Chee Hoo" tour hits Guam

If you’re not in the mood for tricks this Halloween weekend, how about treating yourself to some laughs instead? One of Hawai‘i’s biggest comedy stars is back on Guam for one night only – and he’s promising a show filled with

Nevaeh Anderson