The debate over how much Guam’s minimum wage should rise, and how often, continued as senators heard varying perspectives from stakeholders during Bill 4’s second public hearing on Friday. The second public hearing on Senator Joe San Agustin&r

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is inviting current and prospective cannabis industry stakeholders to attend the Cannabis Industry Regulation Annual Summit. The all-day event will take place Thursday, January 29, at the Central Communi

Westcare Pacific Islands is setting its leadership for the year ahead, announcing its 2026 board leadership and expanded regional board structure across Micronesia. The nonprofit confirmed new board chairs for Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian

Regional economic challenges and workforce concerns took center stage at Adelup, as Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael George Desombre. The meeting focused on expanding busi

People with diabetes and their caregivers are invited to a four-session workshop on diabetes self-care with the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service. The Nihi ta Fanmama’tinas (Let’s Cook) Navigating Diabetes Series will be held fro

The Department of Public Health and Social Services would like to inform the public that due to connectivity issues, SNAP and Cash Assistance benefits were not successfully loaded onto client EBT cards on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The Office of Technology is

The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Guam has multiple advisories in effect across the Marianas.A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. Monday. Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet are expecte

Guam police are investigating a fatal auto-motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 52-year-old man Saturday night, marking the island’s first traffic fatality of 2026.The Guam Police Department identified the victim as Sonny Carl Laguana Vasques

Deep sea mining in the Marianas and American Samoa was a topic of contention in Washington during an oversight hearing on Friday. Companies supporting the Trump Administration’s push to fast track deep sea mining say its critical to national securit

A new era of student support is beginning at the University of Guam as it unveiled the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Student Success Center. Over at UOG's Mangilao campus, they're redefining the Triton experience. For decades students at the University of Guam had to

Music has the power to transcend time - instantly taking you back to where you were when a song first became the soundtrack of your life. This weekend, that feeling comes alive as freestyle icons The Cover Girls, Shannon, and Jocelyn Enriquez light up the

A bill proposing the transfer of Chamorro Land Trust property in Malesso’ is under renewed scrutiny. Senator Chris Barnett and Malesso’ mayor Franklin Champaco are calling for the immediate withdrawal of Bill 182, a move they say is backed by

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Emilio Uy, who passed away Friday morning. The governor and lt. governor honor his lifelong dedication to service, faith, and c

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed two new cases of whooping cough, bringing Guam’s total this year to three. The agency says contact tracing and case investigations are underway as officials monitor respiratory illnes

The Department of Public Health and Social Services received two laboratory-confirmed reports of Bordetella Pertussis (pertussis). This brings the total number of confirmed pertussis cases for 2026 to three. Epidemiologic case investigation and contact tr

After weeks of threats and confusion over President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control over Greenland, growing concerns over the silence in Washington on what it could mean for Guam have reached a tipping point. Uncertainty has been building f

On Wednesday, a groundbreaking in Talo’fo’fo marked the next step toward improving police response times and public safety for Guam’s southern communities. KUAM News headed down to God's Country with what's in store for GPD's newest subs

She’s worn nearly every hat at the Guam Community College—from program specialist, to dean, and academic vice president—now, she’s stepping into the college’s top role. KUAM sat down with Dr. Virginia Tudela on her first day

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio are highlighting strengthened ties between Guam and Japan following a high-level meeting with a Japanese government delegation visiting the island. The delegation was led by Sadamasa Oue, s

Heather Makalani's talent landed her the roles of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, Sandy in Grease and various characters in Moulin Rouge. Yona bred, Harvest educated and SKIP Entertainment Company-trained, Heather's made it all the way to Broadway, living he

The Guam Department of Labor, in partnership with the Guam Contractors Association, recognized two individuals for completing their registered apprenticeship programs during a GCA monthly membership meeting held at the Westin Resort Guam. Honored graduate

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a preliminary magnitude 4.9 earthquake at 1:53 p.m., located 71 km east-southeast of Yigo at a depth of 38.2 km.According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas. No major damag

Two measures heard at the Guam Legislature this week addressed very different, but equally fundamental, questions: how we name ourselves as a people, and how we ensure fairness in government. Lawmakers heard testimony on standardizing the spelling of "CHa

The National Weather Service and Weather Forecast Office Guam is monitoring a broad and disorganized tropical disturbance, Invest 92W, expected to pass between Yap and Guam Thursday night into Friday. At this time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center continu

While some businesses on Guam continue to close their doors, a new one is opening, betting on fun and foot traffic as tourism slowly recovers from the pandemic. Matuki Hirayama takes you inside Gamebox, the newest attraction at the Micronesia Mall. Lights