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A local thinktank is flagging concerns on how President Trump’s ever-evolving overhauls may affect Guam and the Micronesia region, from concerns of funding for the Compact impact to consequences of a shutdown of humanitarian agency USAID. Former con

A high school senior took her curiosity for her unique culture and passion for writing to becoming a published author of not one, but two books - a feat accomplished all before graduation. St. John’s Knight Rina Olsen sat down with KUAM to share her

Within the four walls of our classrooms, dreams begin to take shape, and futures start to unfold. KUAM had the heartwarming honor of visiting the next generation of storytellers at Jose Rios Middle School during their annual career day. It was back in Aug

The employee apparently forgot the meth that was found inside a conference at the Office of the Attorney General's Thursday morning was actually found by another employee the day prior. Investigators said that employee turned it in to their superior on We

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been making close to 1,200 arrests per day across the United States. Now, federal immigration enforcement efforts have extended to Guam. On Jan. 31, 2025, Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu announced an IC

A probe placed 'at the highest level possible.' That's how Bobby Shring, Chief of Staff for the Office of Delegate James Moylan describes an investigation being led by the U.S. Office of the Inspector General. At the center of the investigation, allegatio

All visitation and elective surgical procedures have been suspended at the Guam Memorial Hospital. Hospital officials said this is a temporary safety precaution being taken due to an emergency water outage set for today at 9 p.m. Officials confirmed they

For years, the Mangilao public health facility has sat abandoned, following a reported electrical fire that closed its doors in 2019. However, those doors opened back up again, but only for a tour with the Oversight Chair On Health, Senator Sabrina Salas

The Guam Visitors Bureau board members met Thursday afternoon for a special meeting. The meeting was not open to the public as they went into executive session. Behind closed doors, GVB discussed “potential litigation.” No word on what that li

A bill introduced in late 2023 by Sen. Chris Barnett, which authorized a body camera program for the Guam Police Department and was signed into law by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero in December of that year has finally made significant progress. In September of l

Protecting Guam's rich cultural heritage from our lands and oceans to the unique flora and fauna, now rests in the hands of 11 dedicated individuals. Sworn in Thursday morning, they are the pioneers of Guam's Inaugural Conservation Officer Apprenticeship

Introducing an app that most any parent can appreciate. “It looks for other code phrases that are a little bit more ambiguous and knows how to pull that out,” said IT&E CEO Dave Gibson. It's called BARK. IT&E CEO Dave Gibson said their mission

A heated argument in local court today in the case against a pair indicted in a deadly shooting in Talo'fo'fo. Co-defendants David Uncangco Jr. and Frances Cruz appeared before Judge John Terlaje in Superior Court today in connection to a separate theft c

A former Guam National Guard soldier now stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas stands accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old. Our CBS affiliates in El Paso report 34-year-old Army Sergeant Jasery Manglona Muna is facing charges in connection to the sexual abu

A man convicted of molesting a 12-year-old girl will have to wait until valentine's day to learn his fate. Thirty-three-year-old Dwayne Cruz De Guzman appeared before Judge John Terlaje in Superior Court today. A jury found him guilty of two counts of sec

A man accused in repeatedly raping a young girl cuts a deal with prosecutors after the victim claims she could not remember the sexual abuse. Defendant Lorenzo Dehres was initially charged with multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for a

No jail time for a man who admitted to his part in a pair of burglaries. Defendant Jerald Alvarez pleaded guilty to burglary and drug possession in two separate cases filed against him in Superior Court. He appeared before Presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena

Loved ones of a man involved in a serious car crash in Barrigada Heights are asking for the community’s help during his recovery. The crash victim has been identified as Chase Duenas, a husband and father of three children. It was on Jan. 10 when th

A new bill proposed by Senator William Parkinson aims to end delays in government audits and improve budget transparency. Under the legislation, agencies would be required to submit financial audits within 120 days of the fiscal year's close. Directors wh

Amphibious Aquatics Guam proudly announced their roster for the upcoming 5th Asian Open Schools Invitational Long Course (50m) Swimming Championships to be held at Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand this week. The AOSI Championships brings togethe

The Guam Visitors Bureau launched the GOGO GUAM! Håfa Adai campaign with a successful three-city roadshow in Japan, celebrating a strong start to 2025. The roadshow stopped in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo, with GVB hosting seminars and B2B meetings that

Senator Shawn Gumataotao has requested approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to expand the Guam-CNMI visa waiver program to include the Philippines. In a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Gumataotao stressed the economic impact th

The Guam Memorial Hospital issued a hospital-wide emergency water outage set for Feb. 7, 2025 at 9 p.m. The outage is expected to last for a minimum of six hours. The Incident Command has been activated in the boardroom and is being overseen by the Planni

We've got a follow-up for you now on one of our own, which in this case is a proud island girl, KUAM Kid forever, Guam High graduate, US Naval Academy cheerleader, and soon-to-be graduate Jewel Maigue chose her command assignment today at a ceremony in An

Trump's tariff tactics are taking shape with the Marianas keeping close watch and with the countries he's targeting quickly reacting. The President's 10% tariff on all Chinese imports is now in place but it forced the Chinese government to impose a new 15

Guam Police Department K9 officers swept the ITC building in Tamuning Wednesday afternoon. “All work stations and areas and find out how the heck meth got into the AG’s office,” said Attorney General Doug Moylan. Around 10 a.m., an unspe