A 20-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly making bomb threats against John F. Kennedy High School. Police arrested Marcial Kittypong Loto on Tuesday afternoon. He was charged Wednesday in the Superior Court of Guam with attempted terroris

Congratulations are in order for the Guam Community College’s first cohort of registered nurses, who were newly-pinned on Thursday. 20 new registered nurses achieved this milestone through GCC's associate degree in nursing–registered nurse pro

Benefits and drawbacks to the Tumon Night Market addressed during Thursday’s Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting. Tourism officials say local vendors participating in the Sunday event are raking in revenue while some surrounding storefronts are seein

A new proposal aims to bridge what many say is one of Guam’s most significant gaps in veteran support: higher education. Bill 202 would create a local tuition waiver for veterans and their families once federal benefits run out. Supporters call it o

Agueda Johnston Middle School—proudly named after one of Guam’s most influential Chamoru figures—paid tribute to its namesake Friday, honoring the enduring legacy she leaves behind. It’s a name woven deeply into the island’s

The 30-day comment period for the federal government’s deep sea mining proposal in marianas ends today, December 12. As reported, under President Donald Trump's directive, the US Bureau of Energy Management is looking to open some 35 million acres o

A man previously accused of fraudulently using a license plate is now facing new felony drug charges. Guam Police arrested Albert Borja Lucena early Wednesday. After stopping a Toyota Camry with expired tags in Dededo, officers discovered the license plat

The Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit. The carrier, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is joined by several guided-missile destroyers as part of routine operations in th

When it comes to influenza, the island is now emerging from the worst of this season, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services’ Weekly Influenza Epidemiology Report released Wednesday. Recent data showing just 19 cases report

"Many hands make light work" the saying goes, and the hard work and genuine goodwill of hundreds of islanders is going to bring children a happy Christmas. The Toys for Tots donation drive has been ongoing since September and today, your generous contribu

The Ukudu Power Plant is back online for testing — and could hit full capacity at points this week, according to an update to the Consolidated Commission on Utilities. Officials from the Guam Power Authority say the 198-megawatt plant has been pushe

The Micronesian Climate Change Alliance is gearing up for its annual "Walk for Water" at Litekyan, focusing attention on the island’s most essential resource: our wate. KUAM News sat down with the event organizers to talk about what they hope the co

With the holiday season upon us, crews have been busy installing festive light displays in the heart of downtown and the island's tourism district. Here's all you need to know to enjoy the magical and uniquely Guam decorations. ‘Tis the season, from

The Emergency Housing Voucher program is effectively winding down, as funds for the program, originally slated to run until 2030, are expected to run out by March. The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority’s board of commissioners discussed what&

The federal judiciary across Micronesia is mourning the passing of Senior Judge Alex R. Munson — a man who shaped courts and communities across the Pacific for more than four decades. The second chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Norther

Former Guam Federation of Teachers president Conrad Stinson — a defining figure in Guam’s education labor movement — has died at 94 in Indiana. Stinson, a JFK social studies and driver’s ed teacher, joined the union board in 1969 a

The National Weather Service says our drier tradewind pattern will hold across the Marianas — with moderate trades and only isolated light showers for now. Combined seas are running between 6 and 8 feet, with north and east facing shores seeing surf

Two Guam Department of Education high schools are being recognized for their environmental leadership. John F. Kennedy and Simon Sanchez High School teachers Carolyn Haruo and Melanie Blas earned national recognition for their commitment to environmental

A renewed push to expand the amount of charter schools on the island was loud and clear during a confirmation hearing for members of the Guam Academy Charter Schools Council on Tuesday. Is there room for new charter schools on Guam— and by law, what

Guam remembers a man whose fingerprints are on some of the most important milestones in our island community's labor history, and on the development of the sports community that raised generations of athletes. Robert “Bob” Hartsock died on Dec

With less than a handful of days to provide public comments, concerns are growing over plans for deep sea mining in the Marianas. A protest and community meeting are being organized by local organization Prutehi Guahan, who says the community and local le

A full slate of bills have moved through the Guam Legislature – from plans to keep veteran teachers in the classroom to tens of millions of dollars aimed at stabilizing the Guam Memorial Hospital. In a session packed with long-term policy decisions,

In Dededo, the mayor is speaking out about long-delayed repairs at the village’s senior center, one of the oldest facilities built back in the 80’s. With limited resources and funding, the mayor, his staff, and even a senior client had to step

The Office of the Governor is calling on the community to review and comment on a new draft Programmatic Agreement that outlines how military projects on Guam will be reviewed and managed. The agreement—between Joint Region Marianas and the Guam Sta

Lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill designed to streamline certifications for veteran educators. Oversight chair on education Senator Vince Borja’s Bill 199 would grant lifetime teaching certificates to educators with more than 25 years of serv