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Guam’s jail system is at a breaking point
Guam’s jail system is at a breaking point

Guam’s jail system is at a breaking point, with federal detainees being removed amid what officials openly called inhumane conditions—sparking warnings that without immediate action, the island could face federal court control once again. It w

Independent audit takes closer look at Guam Department of Education
Independent audit takes closer look at Guam Department of Education

An independent audit of the Guam Department of Education is shedding light on the department’s operations. A closer examination of GDOE's management and curriculum—the agency engaging the Pacific Policy and Research Center to conduct an indepe

Destiny Cruz-Langas
$5,000 cash bail set in deadly Dededo crash case
$5,000 cash bail set in deadly Dededo crash case

A man accused of killing a woman and her 1-year-old daughter in a deadly Dededo crash will remain behind bars on $5,000 cash bail. 23-year-old John Mariano Moses appeared Tuesday afternoon in the Superior Court of Guam, hours after being formally charged

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man charged with burglary and theft of property in Inalahan
Man charged with burglary and theft of property in Inalahan

A 31-year-old man is facing felony charges after police say he broke into an Inalåhan home and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of property. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, Mark Francisco Quinata Taitague

Joan Aguon Charfauros
DUI sobriety checkpoint planned Friday night
DUI sobriety checkpoint planned Friday night

Drivers are advised to plan ahead as the Guam Police Department conducts a DUI sobriety checkpoint tonight. The Guam Highway Patrol Division will begin the checkpoint at 8pm, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety during the holiday season. The

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Enterprise Guam, USO Guam support military members during holiday season
Enterprise Guam, USO Guam support military members during holiday season

Friday morning, there was a special movie screening of Avatar:Fire and Ash, the event highlighted the partnership of Enterprise Guam with USO Guam in supporting military families during the holiday season. Robert Paulino is Enterprise Guam's general manag

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GMHA boosts emergency readiness
GMHA boosts emergency readiness

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is working with island partners to strengthen Guam’s emergency preparedness. GMHA joined healthcare providers and first responders for a federally funded hazard vulnerability assessment, focused on identifying ri

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Prutehi Guahan hosts second community workshop on deep sea mining
Prutehi Guahan hosts second community workshop on deep sea mining

Prutehi Guahan is encouraging residents across Guam and the Marianas to take part in its second community comment workshop focused on deep sea mining in the region. The free virtual workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, January 6 at noon, will be held in partn

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Adelup shares Christmas message
Adelup shares Christmas message

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio have a Christmas message to the island. Christmas on Guam has always been about connection and the small, familiar moments that remind us of home. It is the sound of kids laughing as they pla

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Mount Carmel Academy Charter School celebrates Christmas with tradition, culture & music
Mount Carmel Academy Charter School celebrates Christmas with tradition, culture & music

There’s a handful of things that bring us together on Christmas: culture, tradition, and music. We give you a glimpse into Mount Carmel Academy Charter School's 18th Annual Christmas Concert, where all that and more came alive on stage! Kicking off

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Last-minute shoppers brave chaos on Christmas Eve to find the perfect gift
Last-minute shoppers brave chaos on Christmas Eve to find the perfect gift

Many last-minute shoppers crowded malls and shops across the island on Christmas Eve to make sure family and friends woke up to the perfect present. KUAM braved the sea of humanity to take a closer look at the hustle and the holiday spirit that comes with

Matsuki Hirayama
Guam Police chief urges motorists to slow down, buckle up and drive sober
Guam Police chief urges motorists to slow down, buckle up and drive sober

As the island’s roads get busier and deadlier during the holidays, the Guam Police Department is warning the community to think twice before getting behind the wheel. This as 21 lives have been lost this year already, three of them this month alone.

Matsuki Hirayama
Island Surgical Center transforms into a festive wonderland
Island Surgical Center transforms into a festive wonderland

The doctor's office can be an intimidating place—but at Island Surgical Center, staff have transformed their clinic for the Christmas season, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that puts patients and their families at ease. Tradition is a hallm

Destiny Cruz-Langas
PUC approves GPA rate changes; average bills up about $8
PUC approves GPA rate changes; average bills up about $8

The Public Utilities Commission has approved a set of rate changes for the Guam Power Authority that include a base rate adjustment and a reduction in fuel charges, both set to take effect January 1, 2026. The PUC says the approved rates are designed to s

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GHURA updates “Fix in Six” plan; public comment open
GHURA updates “Fix in Six” plan; public comment open

GHURA is proposing updates to its CDBG-DR “Fix In Six” action plan — and the changes trigger a 30-day public comment period starting today. The agency says the “Substantial Amendment No. 01” would affect five existing program

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam mourns the passing of former senator Carmen A. Kasperbauer
Guam mourns the passing of former senator Carmen A. Kasperbauer

Guam is mourning the loss of former senator Carmen A. Kasperbauer — a respected nurse, legislator, and public servant whose life was defined by compassion, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Guam. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero remem

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GDOE notes improved health inspection at M.U. Lujan Elementary
GDOE notes improved health inspection at M.U. Lujan Elementary

The Guam Department of Education is highlighting progress at M.U. Lujan Elementary School following its latest Public Health inspection. The school improved its score to 24-C, down from 28-C on the previous inspection, reflecting steps taken to strengthen

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GMHA pharmacist named Guam’s Pharmacist of the Year
GMHA pharmacist named Guam’s Pharmacist of the Year

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is celebrating a major honor for one of its own. GMHA says Dr. Nam T. Vo has been named Guam Pharmacist of the Year by the Guam Pharmacists Association—recognizing his leadership, dedication to patient safety, an

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Let KUAM showcase your holiday season performances
Let KUAM showcase your holiday season performances

To ring-in the holiday season – literally! - KUAM is on patrol, looking for performances around the island! If your school, church, club, company, military unit or other group is making people happy with amazing music – a capella, band, choir,

Jason Salas
Record rainfall soaks Guam as weather gradually improves
Record rainfall soaks Guam as weather gradually improves

A decaying shear line and nearby surface trough brought record-setting rainfall to Guam on December 22, with 2.17 inches measured — breaking a long-standing daily record set in 1947. Showers and thunderstorms linger near and west of the Marianas, bu

Joan Aguon Charfauros
UOG unveils 2026 Tide Chart Calendar
UOG unveils 2026 Tide Chart Calendar

The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has unveiled the cover of its highly anticipated 2026 Tide Chart Calendar, a trusted resource for fishers and coastal users across the island. This year’s edition spotligh

Joan Aguon Charfauros
USCGC Myrtle Hazard returns from Pacific patrol
USCGC Myrtle Hazard returns from Pacific patrol

The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Myrtle Hazard is back home after a successful patrol across the Western Pacific under Operation Blue Pacific. From mid-November through mid-December, the cutter logged more than 5,300 nautical miles and over 500 opera

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Toys for Tots reaches the Marianas
Toys for Tots reaches the Marianas

The Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign is wrapping up its 15th year on Guam, delivering holiday hope to children across the Marianas. Launched November 17th, Marines, sailors, and civilian partners at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz worked on an accel

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Safe Drive Home offers free designated rides throughout the holidays
Safe Drive Home offers free designated rides throughout the holidays

As the holiday season approaches, a group of volunteers is reminding the community they’re just a phone call away—ready to get you home safely through the Safe Drive Home program. It takes just one decision to change your life—and the li

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Dededo crash suspect charged with two counts of vehicular homicide
Dededo crash suspect charged with two counts of vehicular homicide

The man accused of killing a woman and her infant in a high-speed Dededo crash has been formally charged — with prosecutors alleging excessive speed and failure to yield led to their deaths. 23-year-old John Mariano Moses who was arrested in connect

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Nonprofit talks how $2.5M grant will help homeless families in Guam
Nonprofit talks how $2.5M grant will help homeless families in Guam

In Guam, homelessness doesn’t always mean living on the streets. For many families, it means cars, couches, or homes built from scraps. Now, a $2.5 million grant is giving WestCare Pacific Islands more tools to help. The local non-profit was selecte

Matsuki Hirayama