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Death investigation at DOC facility
Death investigation at DOC facility

The Guam Police Department has launched an investigation into the death of a male inmate at the Department of Corrections. According to preliminary details, officers from GPD’s Central Precinct responded to the Mangilao correctional facility at arou

All smiles at "Always Never Knowing" book signing for Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco
All smiles at "Always Never Knowing" book signing for Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco

30-year-old Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco, originally from Yona and a graduate of Southern High, held an extraspecial launch event for her latest book, "Always Never Knowing". A wonderfully-spun tale, her book takes you on a journey of cultural identit

Jason Salas
Force Protection level raised to Bravo; Trusted Traveler Program suspended at Naval Base Guam
Force Protection level raised to Bravo; Trusted Traveler Program suspended at Naval Base Guam

Naval Base Guam and all installations under Joint Region Marianas have raised their Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure. While there is no known specific threat to Guam or the region, this change reflect

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam kicks off nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest
Guam kicks off nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest

Protesters in Guam are taking part in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, a day of peaceful action opposing President Trump’s multimillion dollar military parade and immigration crackdown. The protest comes as Trump’s 79th birthday

Matsuki Hirayama
National Weather Service: June is quiet and the perfect time to prepare for typhoons
National Weather Service: June is quiet and the perfect time to prepare for typhoons

June is quiet for Guam, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Brandon Aydlett, which is why it's the perfect time to prepare for storms as we enter Typhoon Preparedness Month. “There’s not much out there, nothing threatening us.

Matsuki Hirayama
Attorney General's refusal to fairly review Mangilao hospital procurement sparks suit by Guam Power Authority
Attorney General's refusal to fairly review Mangilao hospital procurement sparks suit by Guam Power Authority

The Guam Power Authority is taking to Guam’s courts to demand Attorney General Douglas Moylan appoint independent, conflict-free counsel to review procurements tied to the Mangilao Medical Complex. With the AG, publicly stating he intends to investi

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Police Department requesting a little under $65M for Fiscal Year 2026
Guam Police Department requesting a little under $65M for Fiscal Year 2026

Although this morning’s session was intended for Police Chief Steven Ignacio to present the Guam Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, it was only after the comprehensive plan was outlined and the numbers were reviewed that it

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Fire Department leadership went before lawmakers with budget request of $39.9M
Guam Fire Department leadership went before lawmakers with budget request of $39.9M

Guam’s next generation 911 system is working but at a cost that the Guam Fire Department says is getting harder to cover. “We intend to meet with the Public Utilities Commission to seek an increase from the current 911 surcharge to our end, we

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Pride is Universal – Mama Char's spirit works for more loving world
Pride is Universal – Mama Char's spirit works for more loving world

Meet Mama Char, a vibrant, unstoppable spirit who refuses to be boxed in. Mama Char lives his truth boldly, fully, and unapologetically, embracing every part of who he is. And while he shines in his own authenticity, he also hopes the world becomes a kind

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam downwinders demand action as federal help expires
Guam downwinders demand action as federal help expires

For nearly 80 years, the people of Guam have carried an unseen burden, the lasting impact of nuclear fallout from the U.S. testing in the Pacific. From 1946 to 1962, dozens of nuclear detonations took place and evidence confirms that radioactive fallout r

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Yigo community cleans up forgotten Agafa Gumas Recreational Park
Yigo community cleans up forgotten Agafa Gumas Recreational Park

For years, the forgotten Agafa Gumas Recreational Park in Yigo has fallen through the cracks into disrepair with graffiti, algae, and overgrown grass taking over the basketball court, pavilion and concrete skatepark. But the community recently came togeth

Matsuki Hirayama
LeoPalace Resort set to open new restaurant, TanganTangan Grill
LeoPalace Resort set to open new restaurant, TanganTangan Grill

LeoPalace Resort is getting ready to open the doors to its newest restaurant, TanganTangan Grill, on June 27. This new dining spot brings a fresh spin on island barbecue, drawing from the spirit of Guam’s land, people, and food traditions. Named aft

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Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosts a reverse mentorship panel
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosts a reverse mentorship panel

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the perspectives and insights of different generations are invaluable. A Seat at the Table is a quarterly workshop for gathering the Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce coordinates as a professional development

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Guam Visitors Bureau takes over Hanwha Eagles Baseball Stadium in Korea with “Guam Day”
Guam Visitors Bureau takes over Hanwha Eagles Baseball Stadium in Korea with “Guam Day”

Guam Showcases its Island Charm to Korean baseball fans during Guam Visitors Bureau Korea successfully hosted “Guam Day” at the Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, home of the South Korean professional baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles. The event wel

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Public and private sector talk procurement pitfalls and solutions
Public and private sector talk procurement pitfalls and solutions

What’s working in government procurement, what are the challenges and how can we streamline the current process? That’s what the public and private sector gathered to discuss at the Guam Chamber of Commerce’s procurement summit. Ernie Ga

Matsuki Hirayama
Home of the Pirates unveil restroom renovation amid federal funding crisis
Home of the Pirates unveil restroom renovation amid federal funding crisis

Just six months ago, long-awaited repairs at Agueda Johnston Middle School finally began, projects decades overdue. “Exterior door replacement, restroom renovation, crack and spall repair, that includes roof coating, electrical upgrades,” said

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Mangilao says “yes” to rezoning and paving way for village utility upgrades
Mangilao says “yes” to rezoning and paving way for village utility upgrades

There’s progress on Guam's planned new medical campus and hospital in Mangilao. The Mangilao Municipal Planning Council has unanimously approved a rezoning measure to change the site from agricultural to public utilities use, clearing the way for cr

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Moylan calls for federal partnership to level economic playing field for Guam
Moylan calls for federal partnership to level economic playing field for Guam

During a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing in D.C., Congressman James Moylan questioned U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer about a laundry list of issues. First, he urged for federal cooperation to address longstanding ec

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Police Department asks for public's help in locating second suspect in bomb threats
Guam Police Department asks for public's help in locating second suspect in bomb threats

The Guam Police Department is turning to the community tonight for help in solving an ongoing case. Authorities need your assistance in identifying a second suspect connected to a string of bomb threats on June 7. One man, Kevin Ventura Galvez, is already

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Sentencing postponed for man connected with the death of one-year-old son
Sentencing postponed for man connected with the death of one-year-old son

A man convicted in connection with the death of his one-year-old son will wait a little longer to learn his fate. On Thursday, Superior Court Judge Vernon Perez postponed the sentencing for Paul John Tuncap Cruz to September. Cruz was found guilty in Apri

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Soto formally relinquished his duties as the base’s senior enlisted leader
Soto formally relinquished his duties as the base’s senior enlisted leader

A historic milestone at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz on Guam, as Sergeant Major Daniel A. Soto formally relinquished his duties as the base’s senior enlisted leader. Soto made history as the first-ever Sergeant Major of Camp Blaz, helping to shape th

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Twenty three swimmers qualify for the 2025 Junior Olympics in Texas
Twenty three swimmers qualify for the 2025 Junior Olympics in Texas

Twenty three talented young swimmers from Amphibious Aquatics have qualified to compete at the prestigious 2025 Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas in July. This achievement highlights the dedication, skill, and perseverance of these young athletes, our coa

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University of Guam launches recruitment efforts for its latest Guam Green Growth corps
University of Guam launches recruitment efforts for its latest Guam Green Growth corps

Guam Green Growth, a partnership between the University of Guam and the Office of the Governor, recently announced the launch of recruitment for the brand-new Guam Green Growth Guam Restoration of Watersheds Conservation Corps, also known as G3 GROW Corps

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Clean up complete for oil spill in Tinian Harbor
Clean up complete for oil spill in Tinian Harbor

Responders completed the cleanup of a waste oil spill from the 145-foot U.S.-flagged freight ship Mariana in Tinian Harbor, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The U.S. Coast Guard monitored the response, ensuring swift action to protect Tinian&

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Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz relief ceremony for Sgt. Major Daniel A. Soto
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz relief ceremony for Sgt. Major Daniel A. Soto

A historic chapter at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz came to a close today as Sergeant Major Daniel A. Soto relinquished his duties as the installation’s first senior enlisted leader. Soto made history when he took the role in 2023, becoming the first-

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Attorney General slams court order to halt “Dignity Project” to help homeless population
Attorney General slams court order to halt “Dignity Project” to help homeless population

Attorney General Douglas Moylan is firing back after a judge issued a preliminary injunction halting his Dignity Project, an initiative aimed at housing and supporting Guam's homeless and drug-addicted population using opioid settlement funds. The Superio

Nevaeh Anderson