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Port gets lift with new forklifts
Port gets lift with new forklifts

The Port Authority of Guam is bolstering its operations with the arrival of five brand-new forklifts, part of a multi-million-dollar equipment upgrade funded in large part by a federal grant. The 5.5-ton forklifts — valued at over $350,000 — a

Honoring Manenggon: A path of remembrance
Honoring Manenggon: A path of remembrance

As Guam marks the 81st anniversary of its liberation, we begin by remembering the strength and sacrifice of those who walked the harrowing path to Manenggon. Join the community this Sunday, July 6, for the annual Manenggon Memorial March at 9 a.m., follow

Joan Aguon Charfauros
More farmers in agriculture census, but food insecurity a concern
More farmers in agriculture census, but food insecurity a concern

Since the last Guam census of agriculture in 2018, the amount of land in farms, the value of agricultural products sold, and the number of farms increased, according to a recently released 2023 census by the US Department of Agriculture. But there's room

Matsuki Hirayama
Little Living creates happy spaces for Guam's youngest residents
Little Living creates happy spaces for Guam's youngest residents

"Creating spaces" isn't just a clever mission statement - for Jessica Leon Guerrero and her husband Carlo, partners in life and in business, it's an opportunity to genuinely delight customers. "We went from going from commercial into residential," Jessica

Jason Salas
Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest on July 4
Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest on July 4

Art, music, poetry, and much more celebrates the Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest on July 4. As this day is used to commemorate America’s independence, the Independent Guahan organization reclaims this day as a time to reflect on the i

Joan Aguon Charfauros
War Survivor Remembrance Day gains national recognition
War Survivor Remembrance Day gains national recognition

A solemn but powerful milestone in honoring Guam’s greatest generation. Congressman James Moylan introduced House Resolution 545, formally recognizing June 28 as War Survivor Remembrance Day. The resolution pays tribute to the resilience, sacrifice,

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Sodexco permit pulled over pests at Finegayan Elementary School
Sodexco permit pulled over pests at Finegayan Elementary School

A pest infestation at Finegayan Elementary School's cafeteria has prompted Public Health to suspend Sodexco Food Service's sanitary permit. The Division of Environmental Health released inspection results from June 24, identifying the presence of insects,

Destiny Cruz-Langas
John James busted again on drug charges
John James busted again on drug charges

A 66-year-old man already out on pre-trial release for two separate drug cases is facing new felony charges after police say they caught him with meth again. John Albert James was pulled over early tuesday morning for a busted taillight and erratic drivin

Joan Aguon Charfauros
73 GDOE seniors from across public schools graduate in rainbow ceremony
73 GDOE seniors from across public schools graduate in rainbow ceremony

Congratulations are in order for Guam Department of Education high school students who turned their tassels in a rainbow graduation ceremony thursday morning. It was a day filled with pride and hope for the future as 73 students from George Washington Hig

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Six of seven indicted in pandemic fraud scheme pleaded not guilty in court
Six of seven indicted in pandemic fraud scheme pleaded not guilty in court

Not guilty. That’s the plea entered by six of the seven defendants accused in a sweeping federal fraud case tied to Guam's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Charissa Tenorio, sister of Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio, her boyfriend Franki

Joan Aguon Charfauros
U.S. Department of Education restores ‘Pay first, reimburse later’ system
U.S. Department of Education restores ‘Pay first, reimburse later’ system

After a string of bad news from the U.S. Department of Education, Guam DOE finally has something to celebrate following a meeting with the feds Thursday morning. “Yes, indeed—the money is restored for us to access anything that was already app

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Guam's World War II hero Frank Wright
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Guam's World War II hero Frank Wright

Join the KUAM Careforce in celebrating a hero! In response to the call to action to celebrate the 100th birthday of Guam’s World War II hero Frank Wright by sending him letters and postcards, the KUAM careforce is inviting the community to download

KUAM News
“We can't afford not to”: USCG ‘Stratton’ hosts allied nations for quad patrol
“We can't afford not to”: USCG ‘Stratton’ hosts allied nations for quad patrol

“We can’t afford not to.” Those five words spoken by Dorothy Stratton, the first Director of the Coast Guard’s Women’s Reserve Branch, now sail across the Pacific on a boat bearing her name. And aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cu

Nevaeh Anderson
XO to heat up the stage for Hawaiian sensation Maoli as opening act
XO to heat up the stage for Hawaiian sensation Maoli as opening act

XO is the band many of you check out to end your week and kick off your weekend on a good note. XO is Joy James Ada, Sarge Eclavea, Mike Hartendorp, Rob San Agustin, and Mario Borro and for the past three years, the band never disappoints. Ada explains ho

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Ground broken for new Hagatna Pool, facility expected to reopen Summer 2026
Ground broken for new Hagatna Pool, facility expected to reopen Summer 2026

After being forced to close the turnstiles five years ago on a facility that happily served generations of Guamanians, ground was broken today to finally rebuild the Hagatna Pool. "Public swimming pools are an ideal investment that yield great returns," s

Jason Salas
Leadership changes hands at US Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor as Breen-Tapia takes Command
Leadership changes hands at US Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor as Breen-Tapia takes Command

A new chapter begins at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor. In a formal change of command ceremony held at Naval Base Guam, Senior Chief Petty Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia officially assumed command from outgoing Officer-in-Charge Senior Chief Petty Off

KUAM News
GCA Trades Academy celebrates 30 new skilled trades graduates, strengthening Guam’s workforce
GCA Trades Academy celebrates 30 new skilled trades graduates, strengthening Guam’s workforce

Thirty new skilled professionals are ready to take on Guam’s construction and infrastructure challenges after graduating from the GCA Trades Academy. The latest cohort earned nationally recognized certifications in fields like HVAC, Electrical, Proj

KUAM News
New Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Northern Mariana Islands sworn in
New Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Northern Mariana Islands sworn in

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood and Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona announced the appointment of Grace Damian Flores as the Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. She will now ov

KUAM News
University of Guam fellow tackles island issues through innovation and sustainability
University of Guam fellow tackles island issues through innovation and sustainability

Homegrown talent is coming back with purpose. Justin Cruz, the newest fellow under UOG’s Navigating Home program, has returned to Guam with a mission, solving island challenges through innovation at the G3 Makerspace. Born and raised on Guam, Cruz l

KUAM News
Guam Tano Ta Lions Club hosts free sports physicals in Agat
Guam Tano Ta Lions Club hosts free sports physicals in Agat

The Guam Tano Ta Lions Club is giving back to the community with free sports physicals for students and athletes. The event takes place on Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Agat Youth Community Center. As part of their ongoing outreach, local health

KUAM News
New base access policy eases burden for Guam veterans and caregivers
New base access policy eases burden for Guam veterans and caregivers

Big changes are coming for veterans accessing Andersen Air Force Base. Starting July 1, veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers will now benefit from extended guest pass validity, jumping from just three days to a full 30 days. T

KUAM News
GVB president Biscoe Lee's first 100 days in office amid tourism recovery
GVB president Biscoe Lee's first 100 days in office amid tourism recovery

It’s been over 100 days since Guam Visitors Bureau president and CEO Regine Biscoe Lee has been in office. She sat down with KUAM News to share key milestones, challenges, future priorities and more. "It’s been a very exciting 100 days," he sa

Matsuki Hirayama
Family and partner of Lt. Governor Tenorio face federal charges
Family and partner of Lt. Governor Tenorio face federal charges

It’s a case that cuts close to the heart of Guam’s political establishment. Federal prosecutors allege a conspiracy to defraud the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, or PUA. The seven individuals indicted include Charissa Tenorio, the L

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Education officials await clarity after U.S. Department of Education shift
Education officials await clarity after U.S. Department of Education shift

Guam Education Board Chair Angel Sablan is reacting to another shift in policy from the U.S. Department of Education, a decision that could revive access to COVID-19 relief funds for critical projects once thought lost for good. “The important thing

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Five arrested in Dededo drug bust
Five arrested in Dededo drug bust

In a major drug and theft investigation, five individuals are facing serious charges following a search warrant executed by Guam police in Dededo on June 30. Criminal investigations division detectives had been following up on a string of theft complaints

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Break-in suspect arrested after tip from community
Break-in suspect arrested after tip from community

The Guam Police Department has arrested Joel Inos in connection with a break-in at Uptown Grill last week. Officers with the Dededo Precinct Command responded to the restaurant on the morning of June 25 after a report of a burglary. The business owner sha

Joan Aguon Charfauros