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Public hearing set for bill over pre-development site for Sanchez High
Public hearing set for bill over pre-development site for Sanchez High

A public hearing is now underway for Senator Chris Duenas’ Bill 235. The measure proposes amending a section of Public Law 36-60—specifically addressing pre-development stage duties for the Simon Sanchez High School project. The amendment targ

Island residents share New Year's resolutions
Island residents share New Year's resolutions

2026 is officially here! Bringing the annual opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you embrace them or dismiss them, new year's resolutions are a powerful and persistent tradition. We hear from island residents on what they’re setting their sights

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Terlaje calls on community to testify about deep sea mining
Terlaje calls on community to testify about deep sea mining

In a push to pause the federal government’s proposal to open over 35 million acres of waters in the Marianas for mineral extraction, one veteran policymaker has introduced a resolution to show Guam’s unity against this action. A public hearing

Matsuki Hirayama
“The Great Peskadot” makes a splash with January 11 launch
“The Great Peskadot” makes a splash with January 11 launch

Get ready to cast your talayas for a great catch this New Year, with the launch of a brand-new local children’s book, The Great Peskadot! Written by Cabrini Cruz Palomo and illustrated by Veronica Cruz, the story follows Maria—a young Chamoru

Destiny Cruz-Langas
AG's latest billboard, social video depict 'purge' of non-citizen criminals
AG's latest billboard, social video depict 'purge' of non-citizen criminals

Many of you may have seen Attorney General Doug Moylan’s latest billboard campaign of a cartoon caricature depicting a man in shackles with luggage, a passport and the word “Purged.” Or maybe you’ve seen the social media videos of

Matsuki Hirayama
Cruise season sails into the New Year
Cruise season sails into the New Year

The Port Authority of Guam closed out the year with another major passenger vessel arrival this morning, welcoming the Japan-flagged Mitsui Ocean Fuji as it berthed just before 7:40am. The 649-foot cruise ship arrived from Saipan carrying more than 750 pa

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Lada Gardens Phase II breaks ground
Lada Gardens Phase II breaks ground

The Leon Guerrero Administration joined the Guam Housing Corporation, the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, and community partners monday to break ground on Phase II of the Lada Gardens renovation—continuing long-term investment in affordabl

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Gi Matan Guma’ hosts community art activation
Gi Matan Guma’ hosts community art activation

Members of the community are invited to a free cultural activation this weekend hosted by gi matan guma’. The event takes place saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at sagan kotturan chamoru in tumon and will feature multidisciplinary artists and cultural prac

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GDOE deputy superintendent Joe Sanchez bids farewell after over 25 years of service
GDOE deputy superintendent Joe Sanchez bids farewell after over 25 years of service

Wednesday marks the final day of service at the Guam Department of Education for the deputy superintendents who served under former superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson. Among them is longtime GDOE veteran Joe Sanchez, whose departure was met with an outpou

Destiny Cruz-Langas
SIFA earns clean audit opinion; audit notes internal control weaknesses
SIFA earns clean audit opinion; audit notes internal control weaknesses

With schools returning to classes soon, we give you a breakdown of Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School’s Fiscal Year 2023 audit and the strategies the program is using to move forward. SIFA audit is now available for public re

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Leon Guerrero, Tenorio share New Year's message with island community
Leon Guerrero, Tenorio share New Year's message with island community

As Guam prepares to turn the page on a new year, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio say this moment is about more than reflection—it’s about recognizing the resilience, compassion, and unity that carried the island

Joan Aguon Charfauros
High schoolers build lucrative construction careers at GCA Trades Academy intersession course
High schoolers build lucrative construction careers at GCA Trades Academy intersession course

During their break from classes over the holidays, 65 GDOE high schoolers took part in coursework from the GCA Guam Trades Academy in Tiyan, learning the skills and processes of modern construction. It's a lucrative industry, and the students in the inter

Jason Salas
Won Pat appoints new GDOE senior leadership team
Won Pat appoints new GDOE senior leadership team

Incoming Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Judi Won Pat has announced her new senior leadership team. Franklin Leon Guerrero—who brings extensive experience, including working in the Pentagon—has been appointed deputy superintend

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Students get hands-on with forensic science at Guam Police Crime Lab
Students get hands-on with forensic science at Guam Police Crime Lab

A group of high school students spent part of their winter break doing what many only see on crime shows – analyzing evidence and learning how science solves cases. KUAM went along for the experience, inside a forensic science camp hosted by the Gua

Jason Salas
Bill to waive sanitary fees for student-led fundraisers draws support
Bill to waive sanitary fees for student-led fundraisers draws support

How can student-led organizations keep more of the money they raise for their causes? A bill proposing to waive sanitary permit fees aims to strike that balance—drawing strong support and providing much-needed clarity on the issue. Much-needed clari

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Ribbon-cutting for newly-renovated Workforce Development Center
Ribbon-cutting for newly-renovated Workforce Development Center

The Guam Community College is expanding hands-on training opportunities for the island’s workforce. Today, GCC celebrated the opening of its newly-renovated Workforce Development Center —designed to prepare residents for high-demand jobs in co

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Speeding stop leads to meth arrest
Speeding stop leads to meth arrest

33-year-old Jennilyn Crystal Dimla Flores is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. Police say Flores was pulled over after officers clocked her Toyota sedan traveling 40 miles per hour in a 15 MPH zone. During the stop, an offi

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man charged in threatening messages case
Man charged in threatening messages case

A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a November family violence incident involving alleged threats made to a woman. According to court documents, Benjamin Unsiog Charfauros, Jr. was charged Monday with misdemeanor family viol

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Fair weather for New Year, showers return this weekend
Fair weather for New Year, showers return this weekend

A shear line moving slowly south through the Northern Marianas is weakening, bringing mostly fair weather to Guam and Rota, with only patchy clouds near Saipan and Tinian. Forecasters say conditions should remain generally favorable across Guam and the CN

Joan Aguon Charfauros
At least 53 homes in Malesso, Inarajan impacted from unexpected floods
At least 53 homes in Malesso, Inarajan impacted from unexpected floods

Christmas Eve for residents in the southern tip of the island was different than most. At least 53 homes in Malesso and Inarajan were impacted by significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week, with some families losing all their belongings. Toda

Matsuki Hirayama
GDOE hosts two-day training for deaf and hard-of-hearing classroom access
GDOE hosts two-day training for deaf and hard-of-hearing classroom access

Strengthening and building better classroom access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, the Guam Department of Education kicked-off a two-day training in partnership with the National Deaf Center. It was just a few weeks ago that advocates from the deaf

Destiny Cruz-Langas
GEC adopts fines, tightens campaign finance rules ahead of 2026 election
GEC adopts fines, tightens campaign finance rules ahead of 2026 election

Candidates planning a run in election 2026 are being warned to mind their money — and their deadlines — as the Guam Election Commission rolls out a new fine schedule that allows penalties of up to $1,000 for late or improper campaign finance r

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam will ring-in 2026 with midnight fireworks
Guam will ring-in 2026 with midnight fireworks

Guam will welcome the New Year with fireworks lighting up both sides of the island. The Guam Visitors Bureau will host two simultaneous fireworks shows at midnight, New Year’s Eve into January 1, 2026 — one over Tumon Bay and the other over Ha

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Mangilao man arrested on drug, firearm charges
Mangilao man arrested on drug, firearm charges

Guam Police arrested a Mangilao man on multiple drug and firearm charges following a traffic stop on Christmas night. Police say 37-year-old Joear Belga Develles was pulled over around 11:14pm in the Route 15 area after officers noticed his vehicle regist

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD seeks public’s help locating person of interest
GPD seeks public’s help locating person of interest

The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and a reported vehicle theft. Benjamin W. Ferrer, Jr. is describe

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GEB holds emergency meeting to discuss minor changes to Won Pat's contract
GEB holds emergency meeting to discuss minor changes to Won Pat's contract

The Guam Education Board held an emergency meeting earlier this week to review minor and one material change recommended by legal counsel to the contract of incoming GDOE superintendent Dr. Judi Won Pat. During the meeting, Guam DOE's legal counsel outlin

Destiny Cruz-Langas