KUAM News spoke with a beauty queen whose story goes far beyond the crown - defined by strength, perseverance, and a passion for inspiring others. Here’s the inspiring journey of Ms. Classic Beauties International 2026–2027, Valerie Marie Pere

For more than a half-century, Flowers by Tand has prepared beautiful arrangements for islanders needing to channel an emotion or capture a sentiment. From ceremonial pieces designed for any local occasion, to making commemorative leis for tourists getting

The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the community’s help in locating 54-year-old Leyton Ray Borja (also known as "Leyt" or "Dukduk"). He is wanted in connection with a drug investigation tied to an August

An oversight hearing at the Guam Legislature put the Guam Fire Department under the microscope - as Senator Shawn Gumataotao pressed for answers on preparedness, accountability, and the long-standing e-911 surcharge. The chair of public safety says the re

The Guam Department of Agriculture, in partnership with GAIN Spay & Neuter Island Pets, is well underway with its ninth community spay and neuter event, continuing efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare across the island...and rec

The Legislature’s Committee on Rules has adopted the agenda for the January session, advancing 16 bills for deliberation. Key measures include Bill 169 by Sen. Therese Terlaje, which would make the Northern and Southern Community Health Centers an a

The Guam Regional Medical City is once again being recognized for meeting some of the highest standards in healthcare. GRMC has earned its fourth Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation and has also received recertification from

The Guam Department of Education is highlighting progress at B.P. Carbullido Elementary School after the campus posted improved Public Health inspection results. The school passed its November 2025 inspection with a score of 15, earning a "B," an improvem

There's been a sharp warning issued from the legislative oversight chair for tourism, as Senator Jesse Lujan tells Guam Visitors Bureau leaders the Guam Legislature will not support more tourism funding without major changes. But GVB’s president and

After nearly 40 years in the making, engineering education at the University of Guam is expanding its programs – with the addition of a building of its own – marking a major milestone for students, our workforce, and Guam’s future. UOG's

The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce announced the results of its Board of Directors election for the 2026 term. Newly Elected Officers include: Myracle Mugol – President Ksenia Quinata – Vice President Corine Benavente Chaco – Tre

The Guam Young Professionals, a committee of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, announced the nominees for the 2025 Reina A. Leddy Guam Young Professional of the Year, spotlighting seven outstanding young professionals whose leadership, drive, and impact are h

The UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant announced that applications are now open for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps. The program provides hands-on experience in conservation, sustainability, and climate-related

The Public Safety Committee convened the oversight hearing on Monday to examine the Guam Fire Department’s finances, daily operations, and its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. "With a target of firefighters that we need to be able to employ, we nee

A stolen van reported missing from a Dededo home earlier this week was found parked at Ypao Beach—with beer, drugs, and a man asleep behind the wheel. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, 28-year-old Jain Ichiro is ch

The Supreme Court of Guam has unanimously cleared former Department of Public Health and Social Services director Arthur San Agustin and current chief environmental health officer Masatomo “Tom” Nadeau, ending a government corruption case file

According to court documents, a man with an extensive criminal history is facing new charges after allegedly threatening to kill a worker at CHamoru Village. Police say the incident happened Wednesday at the Festival of the Pacific Arts huts—an alco

As Guam’s economy continues to recover, leaders at this year’s Economic Outlook Forum say the real challenge is preparing for what happens when today’s biggest economic driver eventually fades. Nearly six years after the pandemic, the is

The Department of Youth Affairs is sounding the alarm on a major gap in Guam’s juvenile justice system that has some kids confined longer than necessary because there’s simply no where else for them to go. It’s the most serious finding i

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Recognizing 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Guam Department of Education’s Division of Special Education is set to hold a proclamation signing on Friday, January 23, in Adelup. The i

A new chapter of honor and remembrance begins today with the ribbon cutting of the Guam Veterans Cemetery chapel, a dedicated space recognizing the service and sacrifice of Guam's veterans. This morning marked a historic moment for Guam’s veterans,

It was back in December when KUAM first reported on the looming end of the Emergency Housing Voucher Program—the Covid-19 era initiative designed to support families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This week, the Guam Ho

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Guam’s behavioral health system is facing a major funding setback after the Trump Administration ordered immediate cuts to federal grants supporting substance abuse and mental health programs. More than $6 million p

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Guam Fire Department units responded at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday to a reported car crash along Route 1 near Pho Basi, in the southbound lane in Tamuning. Upon arrival, GFD personnel located two adult males, both suffering mino

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News A 29-year-old man is facing up to 70 years in prison after being charged in connection with a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts spanning more than a year. According to court documents, Jayjan Siren, also known as Ja