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Man charged after alleged assault, car theft at Pearl Massage
Man charged after alleged assault, car theft at Pearl Massage

A man accused of violently attacking a woman and stealing her car is now behind bars on $5,000 cash bail. 55-year-old Yi Tuan Sun is facing multiple charges — including theft of a motor vehicle, interfering with the reporting of family violence, and

Guam WIC Program to lift Least Expensive Brand measure on November 19
Guam WIC Program to lift Least Expensive Brand measure on November 19

Following the recent reopening of the federal government, the Department of Public Health and Social Services Women, Infant and Children Program announces the lifting of Least Expensive Brand measure, effective on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. To make shoppin

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Abrupt leadership change within Guam National Guard as TAG Mike Cruz resigns
Abrupt leadership change within Guam National Guard as TAG Mike Cruz resigns

A third adjutant general has now resigned under the Leon Guerrero Administration, with Brigadier General Michael Cruz stepping down effective last Friday. Local leaders are responding to the move and the general’s farewell message to the Guam Nation

Nevaeh Anderson
Dr. David Vine to lead community talk on militarization in Marianas
Dr. David Vine to lead community talk on militarization in Marianas

An internationally recognized researcher on United States militarization is on island this week. And tomorrow, he’s inviting the community into a candid conversation about its impact on the Marianas. "The sheer massive military presence here is unli

Matsuki Hirayama
$4.2M investment puts more patrol cars and drones on GPD’s front line
$4.2M investment puts more patrol cars and drones on GPD’s front line

The Guam Police Department is putting millions of dollars of new muscle on the road. At the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex on Friday, GPD rolled out its new patrol fleet and critical gear — a $4.2 million investment in public safety. T

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Sanchez student leader weighs-in on new campus groundbreaking
Sanchez student leader weighs-in on new campus groundbreaking

As the community gets ready to break ground on the long-awaited new Simon Sanchez High School campus, one student leader is sharing what this milestone means for the Home of the Sharks. After a generational fight for a permanent home for the Sharks, the u

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Guam Department of Education to host weeklong STREAM professional development for STEM teachers
Guam Department of Education to host weeklong STREAM professional development for STEM teachers

The Guam Department of Education is gearing up for a full week of STREAM-focused professional development for STEM teachers, running from Nov. 17 through Nov. 21. The training, hosted by the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, is designed to strengthen

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University of Guam students earn national recognition at 2025 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM conference
University of Guam students earn national recognition at 2025 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM conference

The University of Guam strengthened its presence in STEM at the 2025 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science National Diversity in STEM conference, where three UOG students earned national recognition for their resear

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A new era for the Sharks begins
A new era for the Sharks begins

A new beginning for the students, families, and alumni of Simon Sanchez High School is finally here. The long-awaited demolition and groundbreaking for the new Sharks campus will take place on Monday, November 24 at 11 a.m. in Yigo — marking a major

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Torres announces run for Guam Delegate, urges need for “Stronger voice with a clear vision in Washington”
Torres announces run for Guam Delegate, urges need for “Stronger voice with a clear vision in Washington”

Former Senator Mary Camacho Torres made her campaign for Guam’s Delegate official today, marking the moment on what would have been the 101st birthday of her father, former Governor Carlos Camacho. Torres said Guam is facing an urgent affordability

Joan Aguon Charfauros
A major push to protect Guam’s native wildlife — and stop the spread
A major push to protect Guam’s native wildlife — and stop the spread

A major push to protect Guam’s native wildlife — and stop the spread of the invasive brown tree snake — brought more than 125 people to Gab Gab Beach this week. NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustain

Joan Aguon Charfauros
National Sanctuary and Homelessness Awareness Month
National Sanctuary and Homelessness Awareness Month

by Jannice Carrasco, for KUAM News Guam leaders gathered Monday for a proclamation signing declaring November as National Sanctuary and Homelessness Awareness Month, a reminder that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and a place to call home. Program mana

PUA fraud trial faces new delays as court weighs 2026 start date
PUA fraud trial faces new delays as court weighs 2026 start date

Four of the seven defendants accused in a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring were back in federal court — and they’re now facing even more charges. The group appeared before Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo and pleaded not guilty to

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Fifty bags of trash removed from Taguag River in response to coral disease outbreak
Fifty bags of trash removed from Taguag River in response to coral disease outbreak

The Guam Coral Reef Initiative, under the Department of Agriculture’s Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, led a major cleanup of the Taguag River in Piti, removing more than 50 bags of trash from the riverbanks, enough to fill an entire flat

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4th Annual Housing and Homelessness Summit talks challenges in re-entry
4th Annual Housing and Homelessness Summit talks challenges in re-entry

Community leaders, service providers and advocates gathering for the Guam Homeless Coalition’s 4th Annual Housing and Homelessness Summit at the University of Guam today. In one panel discussion, Judiciary of Guam probation supervisor John Ulloa sha

Matsuki Hirayama
A legacy of humanity: Red Cross honors Chita Blaise’s 27 years of service
A legacy of humanity: Red Cross honors Chita Blaise’s 27 years of service

After nearly three decades of compassionate service, a remarkable chapter is coming to a close. The American Red Cross has announced the retirement of Chita Blaise, the executive director of the Guam Chapter, effective November 30. For 27 years, Blaise ha

Matsuki Hirayama
Veterans confront delays and outdated processes amid VA Office overload
Veterans confront delays and outdated processes amid VA Office overload

On Thursday, a marathon oversight hearing exposed deep concerns about the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs – from delayed claims and data risks to chronic staffing shortages. so what does this means for the island's veterans and their families? Audit

Nevaeh Anderson
'Toxic work environment' allegations at GVB, board oversight unclear
'Toxic work environment' allegations at GVB, board oversight unclear

The Tourism Oversight Committee pressed the Guam Visitors Bureau's board and management to fix personnel problems and confusion over the board’s authority that they say are hindering tourism recovery- this as the legislature looks to clearly define

Matsuki Hirayama
Students launch first-ever RISE Teen Expo this Saturday at Agana Shopping Center
Students launch first-ever RISE Teen Expo this Saturday at Agana Shopping Center

Students from Guam Community College and Simon Sanchez High School are teaming up with Junior Achievement Guam to launch the first-ever RISE Teen Expo this Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Agana Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. RISE, which stands for Reima

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Special Olympics Guam gears up for 2025 Softball Championship event
Special Olympics Guam gears up for 2025 Softball Championship event

Special Olympics Guam is gearing up for its 2025 Softball Tournament, marking the 7th year of its popular softball program. Four teams, the Megawatts, Dodgers, Dukduk, and Tigers, will hit the field after eight weeks of dedicated Saturday morning training

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University of Guam and NAVFAC join forces to tackle Brown Tree Snake invasion with workshop
University of Guam and NAVFAC join forces to tackle Brown Tree Snake invasion with workshop

Over 125 community members gathered at Gab Gab Beach for a Brown Tree Snake Control Workshop and Snake Hunt, a joint effort by NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant to combat one of Guam’s most des

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Guam Power Authority secures $1.62M in federal grants to strengthen Guam’s energy security and grid reliability
Guam Power Authority secures $1.62M in federal grants to strengthen Guam’s energy security and grid reliability

Guam’s electric grid is taking a major step forward in security and reliability. The Guam Power Authority has received $1.62 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs to enhance grid moderni

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GPD still searching for wanted suspect
GPD still searching for wanted suspect

The Guam Police Department is renewing its call for the community’s help tonight as officers continue searching for 33-year-old Cameron Guerrero, a man wanted in connection to multiple theft cases, including a motor vehicle theft in Upper Tumon. GPD

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Public Health to host outreach in Agana Heights
Public Health to host outreach in Agana Heights

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is holding a village outreach on Friday. Tomorrow at the Agana Heights Gym, the community is invited to learn about programs, take part in free education, information, and access select on-site serv

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Flu season "Worst in over 30 years" says physician
Flu season "Worst in over 30 years" says physician

If you or someone you know has been feeling under the weather lately, you’re not alone. Flu season on the island is in full swing—and we’re speaking to one local health expert who tells us what’s different this time around. Whether

Destiny Cruz-Langas
GVB on the hot seat over slow tourism recovery
GVB on the hot seat over slow tourism recovery

The Guam Visitors Bureau was put in the hot seat before senators during an oversight hearing earlier this week. Lawmakers who gave $10 million in airline incentives to boost arrivals, scrutinizing what's happening with those funds amid slow tourism recove

Matsuki Hirayama