NEWS HEADLINES
Being surrounded by water, dealing with the Pacific Ocean tends to comes naturally to most professions. But for those in local law enforcement, the most-elite of the Guam Police Department are making sure their colleagues at other agencies are equipped wi
The Guam Power Authority is advising the community of that a scheduled power outage in the following areas: Dededo 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m . - Mendioka St., E. Adding St., Alageta St., Acho Latte St., Chalan Acho Nonak, Chalan Akudi, Uhang St., Kalamasa Dr
Seven years in prison for molesting two girls over several years. Derick James Simmons apologized for his actions during his sentencing hearing before Judge Arthur Barcinas in Superior Court. Simmons said, “I know what I'm guilty of and it calls for
Authorities involved in a six month federal drug investigation catch a break after one of their targets accidentally posts a tracking number on Facebook. That number linked to a package that contained meth. On March 23 of last year, the DEA began looking
The prisoner who escaped from the Department of Corrections in Mangilao Tuesday allegedly told police he ran away to see his alleged victim in a separate strangulation case. Twenty-five-year-old Eldon Cruz Aflleje is charged with felony escape in Superior
Climate change implications for national security, information sharing, response and stabilization, and intermediate and long-term recovery were the four national level objectives local and federal officials discussed today during the National Level Exerc
In a rare interview, the CNMI’s first elected Attorney General Edward Manibusan spoke about ongoing public corruption cases being prosecuted by the office’s Public Integrity Task Force. One of the most watched cases is against former Gov. Ralp
It's an exciting time for the Guam Fire Department as they have picked up two new engines. Acting Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas said they arrived Monday and the registration and proper paperwork has been completed and can be issued out to the field. “
Southern High School students were dismissed at 9 a.m. today due to a gas smell on campus. Guam Fire Department units responded immediately to conduct air monitoring tests, which showed negative findings. The private company that supplies LP gas was also
Delegate James Moylan met with executives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this afternoon at his office in Hagatna, to continue the conversations the Guam Congressional Office has been having with USDA officials to improve program opportunities for
Guam Community College's Business and Visual Communications Department proudly announced the 6th Annual LinkUp!: Turning Degrees into Careers. Scheduled for April 24th and 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at Guam Community College New
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam spearheaded a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation, meticulously inspecting 172 containers at the Port of Guam. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of cont
The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration announced a recent award of $62.4 million under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. This substantial investment will empower low and moderate-income households across Guam with a
Two local restaurants had their sanitary permits suspended following a recent inspection by the Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health. LA Tofu & Galbi in Tamuning was inspected on April 11 following a complaint. Inspectors found pre
Cell phone footage of the moment officers captured an escapee from the Department of Corrections prison Tuesday morning. It was a Barrigada resident near the scene who took the video. SWAT officers and a DOC Special Operations Team converged along Army Dr
The Attorney General’s conflict case is going before justices in the Supreme Court of Guam today. AG Doug Moylan and the Governor’s legal counsel Leslie Travis along with others appeared virtually to find out what happens next. The case is ove
Mobility is more than just moving from point A to point B. For the American Red Cross Guam chapter, a vehicle is a lifeline. From helping families who lost everything to a house fire to sheltering and feeding the island after Typhoon Mawar, help simply ca
There are now only five candidates for Guam delegate. David Lotz confirms with KUAM he is ending his quest to be the island's representative in the nation's capital due to personal reasons. He said, “I’m thankful to those who have offered supp
Imperial Pacific International in the CNMI recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in NMI District Court. KUAM learned that the Saipan Casino, which has been out of operation and has been fighting to keep its exclusive gaming license, owes at least $165-
The Office of the Governor of Guam, along with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam Visitors Bureau, announce the theme for the 80th commemoration of Guam's Liberation: “Todu i Tiempo i Pås Para Hita.” These words, which transl
Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios shared his recovery journey at the soft opening of the Community Outreach Partnership Program Office under the Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation Program in Chalan Kanoa on Saipan. “I use
The Guam Power Authority announced that all active GPA accounts have been credited with $100 as part of the extended Prugråman Ayuda Para I Taotao-ta Energy Credit program. The March 2024 credit represents the third and last $100 energy credit in th
In recognition of the Judiciary’s commitment to the rule of law, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, in collaboration with the Judiciary of Guam, the U.S. District Court of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association, proclaimed May 1 as Law Day and designated April
The National Exercise Program is gearing up for its flagship event, the National Level Exercise 2024, slated to take place on April 24, 2024 at the RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort. This exercise, organized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is a c
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mike Cruz and members of the Guam National Guard met with Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ Governor Arnold Palacios in Saipan. The leaders discussed an array of topics including reaffirming disaster response procedu
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, and alongside the Mariana Regional Fusion Center, federal, and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projecti