Bank of Guam is extending a helping hand to borrowers affected by recent federal and CNMI government shutdowns and economic measures.Eligible borrowers include federal and local government employees, contractors, and lessors impacted by income disruptions

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) is announcing a change to the operating hours for its dedicated dieldrin hotline. Effective Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, the GEPA dieldrin hotline, 671-888-4342, will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through

The people of Guam have gained a powerful new ally in the fight against cancer with the signing of Bill 1-38 (COR) into law, now officially Public Law 38-62. Authored by Senator Telo T. Taitague, the new law guarantees that the Guam Cancer Trust Fund will

The Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs is asking for the public’s help to locate the surviving families of Guam’s fallen heroes, service members whose names appear on the “Medal of the Greatest Sacrifice,” or I Milåyan

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all week long we present-Think Pink. All this week, we’re sharing the stories of survivors and highlighting how our island community is showing support in the fight against breast cancer. Today, we introduce

An environmental disaster in Chuuk Lagoon has left hundreds of families struggling to survive after oil from a sunken World War II shipwreck seeped into their fishing grounds and taro patches—wiping out food and water sources on Uman Island. Major T

A man is facing charges after allegedly strangling a woman during a domestic dispute. 29-year old Kioni Que Leon Guerrero Quitugua, was charged with strangulation and family violence after police say he assaulted the woman when she confronted him about le

The Guam Police Department has arrested 49-year-old Donald Joseph Lacno of Agat in connection with the April 3 shooting death of 36-year old Carl Florence Eucogo Gargarita in the Pagachao area of Hågat. Lacno faces multiple charges including aggrava

Some low-income households receiving SNAP benefits already face certain work requirements to keep their assistance. But come November, those requirements are expanding under new federal rules. So what could that mean here at home? KUAM News spoke with one

Clear leadership can mean the difference between chaos and control when disaster strikes. But a proposal now before the Guam Legislature is raising alarms about who should lead that charge. Bill 179 by Senator Shawn Gumataotao seeks to dismantle the Offic

A former Guam Police Department detective who tracked down her daughter’s alleged killer after six years on the run is now leading a national push to solve what she calls the country’s cold case crisis. Josephine Wentzel is using her personal

The 2025 Marianas Open concluded with a historic showing for Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam, which achieved a complete sweep across all competitive and institutional categories at both the tournament and the prestigious Marianas Open Gala held at the Hyatt Regency G

A local publishing milestone is here, Peto’s Journey LLC, also known as Peto’s Publishing, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever comic book, “Peto: Crisis at Anemas Bay, Part 1.” Pre-orders began on Monday, Oct. 20, Peto&r

Prutehi Guåhan invites community members to participate in workshops in honor of Yo’ Amte, Frances Meno, that seek to nurture connections between our island’s people with Guåhan’s plant resources entitled I Simiya-ta: Sharing

He’s conquered arenas across the nation — now, he’s bringing his island-style humor back to the 671! The University of Guam Endowment Foundation is rolling out the laughter — and the aloha — with one unforgettable night featu

Congressman James Moylan is calling it a long-overdue win for fairness. The Department of Defense has approved expanded access to military commissaries and exchanges for Department of Defense and Homeland Security civilian employees in U.S. territories, i

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, KUAM a special five-part series — Think Pink. All this week, we’re sharing the stories of survivors and highlighting how our island community is showing support in the fight against breast canc

The Guam Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Grand Market in Dededo on October 18 around 2:10 p.m. The suspect, described as a male with a medium to heavy build and short to medium curly hair, reportedly displayed a sm

Protecting privacy in the digital age — Guam lawmakers are taking aim at what they call a new frontier in sexual exploitation. Senator William Parkinson is proposing Bill 171, the Nonconsensual Intimate Depictions Act of 2025. The measure would make

Fire Prevention Week may be over — but the flames of friendly competition are still burning at the Guam Fire Department. Crews from GFD stations islandwide put their creativity to the test in an Instagram reel contest—all to promote this year&

All lanes are back open after crews have worked around the clock to clear debris from a massive landslide that blocked Marine Corps Drive in East Hagatna and caused heavy traffic earlier this week. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency is now investiga

This past weekend, the Guam Fire Department welcomed its newest firefighters with the 24th Cycle of recruits graduating after months of grueling training, ready to serve and protect the community. GFD celebrated a milestone today as 14 men and one woman c

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Bank of Hawai‘i has activated emergency financial relief programs to help Federal employees and contractors facing loss of income. Chairman and CEO Peter Ho says the goal is to “help ease

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has informed states and territories that federal appropriations for the program have been dis

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Has officially signed Bill 135 – a measure that would turn the Guam International Country Club golf course into a large-scale solar farm – into public law. And supporters tout clean energy and the project's financial