The Office of Public Accountability has released its Fiscal Year 2024 audit of the Guam Department of Education, detailing critical findings on the agency’s financial operations. Here’s a breakdown of what the auditors found. Significant issue

Guam Fire Department units responded to a serious auto-pedestrian crash in Mangilao late last night. According to GFD spokesperson Capt. Nick Garrido, at around 10:31pm, units were dispatched to Route 10 near the Mobil–Subway area. Paramedics found

A National Science Foundation program is helping reverse Guam’s brain drain by bringing homegrown STEM talent back to the island. The Navigating Home program, led locally by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, welc

As is our island's very proud local tradition each year, Guam is home to the first child born in the New Year on United States soil - and Baby 2026 is a happy little boy! Just before lunch at 11:47am, Lucas Arthur Tiozon Quejado came into the world at the

A public hearing is now underway for Senator Chris Duenas’ Bill 235. The measure proposes amending a section of Public Law 36-60—specifically addressing pre-development stage duties for the Simon Sanchez High School project. The amendment targ

Police funding, staffing, and officer morale will be in the spotlight at an upcoming legislative oversight hearing focused on the Guam Police Department. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, January 9, and will be chaired by Sen. Shawn Gumataotao,

For more than six decades, her voice has carried prayers, preserved tradition, and guided generations—and Tuesday morning, that lifelong calling is being formally honored. The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency has presented its prestigi

2026 is officially here! Bringing the annual opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you embrace them or dismiss them, new year's resolutions are a powerful and persistent tradition. We hear from island residents on what they’re setting their sights

In a push to pause the federal government’s proposal to open over 35 million acres of waters in the Marianas for mineral extraction, one veteran policymaker has introduced a resolution to show Guam’s unity against this action. A public hearing

Get ready to cast your talayas for a great catch this New Year, with the launch of a brand-new local children’s book, The Great Peskadot! Written by Cabrini Cruz Palomo and illustrated by Veronica Cruz, the story follows Maria—a young Chamoru

Many of you may have seen Attorney General Doug Moylan’s latest billboard campaign of a cartoon caricature depicting a man in shackles with luggage, a passport and the word “Purged.” Or maybe you’ve seen the social media videos of

The Port Authority of Guam closed out the year with another major passenger vessel arrival this morning, welcoming the Japan-flagged Mitsui Ocean Fuji as it berthed just before 7:40am. The 649-foot cruise ship arrived from Saipan carrying more than 750 pa

The Leon Guerrero Administration joined the Guam Housing Corporation, the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, and community partners monday to break ground on Phase II of the Lada Gardens renovation—continuing long-term investment in affordabl

Members of the community are invited to a free cultural activation this weekend hosted by gi matan guma’. The event takes place saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at sagan kotturan chamoru in tumon and will feature multidisciplinary artists and cultural prac

Wednesday marks the final day of service at the Guam Department of Education for the deputy superintendents who served under former superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson. Among them is longtime GDOE veteran Joe Sanchez, whose departure was met with an outpou

With schools returning to classes soon, we give you a breakdown of Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School’s Fiscal Year 2023 audit and the strategies the program is using to move forward. SIFA audit is now available for public re

As Guam prepares to turn the page on a new year, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio say this moment is about more than reflection—it’s about recognizing the resilience, compassion, and unity that carried the island

During their break from classes over the holidays, 65 GDOE high schoolers took part in coursework from the GCA Guam Trades Academy in Tiyan, learning the skills and processes of modern construction. It's a lucrative industry, and the students in the inter

Incoming Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Judi Won Pat has announced her new senior leadership team. Franklin Leon Guerrero—who brings extensive experience, including working in the Pentagon—has been appointed deputy superintend

A group of high school students spent part of their winter break doing what many only see on crime shows – analyzing evidence and learning how science solves cases. KUAM went along for the experience, inside a forensic science camp hosted by the Gua

How can student-led organizations keep more of the money they raise for their causes? A bill proposing to waive sanitary permit fees aims to strike that balance—drawing strong support and providing much-needed clarity on the issue. Much-needed clari

The Guam Community College is expanding hands-on training opportunities for the island’s workforce. Today, GCC celebrated the opening of its newly-renovated Workforce Development Center —designed to prepare residents for high-demand jobs in co

33-year-old Jennilyn Crystal Dimla Flores is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. Police say Flores was pulled over after officers clocked her Toyota sedan traveling 40 miles per hour in a 15 MPH zone. During the stop, an offi

A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a November family violence incident involving alleged threats made to a woman. According to court documents, Benjamin Unsiog Charfauros, Jr. was charged Monday with misdemeanor family viol

A shear line moving slowly south through the Northern Marianas is weakening, bringing mostly fair weather to Guam and Rota, with only patchy clouds near Saipan and Tinian. Forecasters say conditions should remain generally favorable across Guam and the CN