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2nd annual "Walk for Water" calls attention to islandwide crisis
2nd annual "Walk for Water" calls attention to islandwide crisis

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

Pacific Judiciary loses a giant
Pacific Judiciary loses a giant

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Remembering Conrad Stinson
Remembering Conrad Stinson

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Trade winds hold steady; shearline to bring mid-week showers
Trade winds hold steady; shearline to bring mid-week showers

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
JFK, Sanchez earn national recognition from NOAA
JFK, Sanchez earn national recognition from NOAA

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
GACS chair makes renewed push for more charter schools on the island
GACS chair makes renewed push for more charter schools on the island

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Champion for workers and for Guam sports, remembering Bob Hartsock
Champion for workers and for Guam sports, remembering Bob Hartsock

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Protest against deep sea mining in the Marianas planned for Thursday
Protest against deep sea mining in the Marianas planned for Thursday

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Ukudu nears full power
Ukudu nears full power

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Bills targeting teacher retention, lease oversight, & GMH stability move ahead
Bills targeting teacher retention, lease oversight, & GMH stability move ahead

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,

Nevaeh Anderson
Mayor speaks out on delayed repairs & funding at Dededo Senior Center
Mayor speaks out on delayed repairs & funding at Dededo Senior Center

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Governor opens 30-day public comment period on draft defense agreement
Governor opens 30-day public comment period on draft defense agreement

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Bill for lifetime teacher certificates passes unanimously
Bill for lifetime teacher certificates passes unanimously

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Senator Lujan urges Navy to expand child care without pricing-out Guam’s families
Senator Lujan urges Navy to expand child care without pricing-out Guam’s families

Following the Navy’s announcement that its Family Child Care Program will expand to include off-base providers on Guam, Senator Jesse Lujan, chairperson of the Legislature’s Committee on Federal and Foreign Affairs, is calling for a comprehens

Destiny Cruz-Langas
UOG now accepting applications for Doc Sanchez Professional Scholarship
UOG now accepting applications for Doc Sanchez Professional Scholarship

The University of Guam’s School of Business and Public Administration is now accepting applications for the Pedro “Doc” Sanchez Professional Scholarship, open to GovGuam employees seeking to enroll in the Spring 2026 semester. The schola

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Hagatna cathedral holds annual mass & procession for Santa Marian Kamalen
Hagatna cathedral holds annual mass & procession for Santa Marian Kamalen

A display of devotion, community and culture was held in Hagatna this afternoon as the island’s Catholic faithful turned out to celebrate Santa Marian Kamalen, Guam’s patron saint and protector. Every December 8, the annual procession around t

Matsuki Hirayama
Public Works releases full documentation for Simon Sanchez procurement
Public Works releases full documentation for Simon Sanchez procurement

On the heels of the Simon Sanchez High School rebuild delay, the Department of Public Works has released all related documentation for public review. DPW director Vince Arriola says, “We want the public to see the process for themselves.” The

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Natibu donates prize money from Dance Festival to visiting teams from Japan
Natibu donates prize money from Dance Festival to visiting teams from Japan

Natibu Dance Academy group took top honors at the first-ever Guam International Dance Festival — and then turned their victory into a gift. Under the direction of Dr. Benjie Santiago, Natibu won Best Cultural Performance and a $5,000 prize. But in a

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Local talent shines at Neni Christmas Market
Local talent shines at Neni Christmas Market

Holiday shopping got a festive boost this weekend as kid entrepreneurs filled the Micronesia Mall with their one-of-a-kind creations and growing businesses. From handmade trinkets to stunning original paintings, the Neni Christmas Market at the Micronesia

Destiny Cruz-Langas
A "uniquely United" experience: families board Fantasy Flight to North Pole
A "uniquely United" experience: families board Fantasy Flight to North Pole

It’s that time of the year when holiday cheer fills the air, and at United Airlines they’ve taken that sentament literally! On Friday, Guam’s hometown airline teamed up with children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Children's Ark

Nevaeh Anderson
Off-duty GPD officer charged in fatal hit-and-run, accused of staging cover-up
Off-duty GPD officer charged in fatal hit-and-run, accused of staging cover-up

An off-duty Guam Police officer is now facing seven criminal charges — including vehicular homicide and driving impaired - after investigators say he fatally struck a cyclist in Tamuning, then tried to cover it up with a staged crash hours later. Pr

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GPD launches internal probe into traffic-stop incident
GPD launches internal probe into traffic-stop incident

The Guam Police Department is now conducting an internal affairs investigation after an alleged incident between a high-ranking officer and a patrol officer. GPD spokesperson Norman Analista confirms the incident stems from a traffic stop — followed

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Customs and Quarantine clears Christmas trees of pests after holiday fumigation
Customs and Quarantine clears Christmas trees of pests after holiday fumigation

The holiday season just got a little safer for Guam homes and businesses. The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency says all fresh evergreens arriving on-island, including Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands — have been cleared of injurious pests af

Nevaeh Anderson
Astumbo Elementary earns major boost in health inspection score
Astumbo Elementary earns major boost in health inspection score

The Guam Department of Education is applauding Astumbo Elementary School for a significant jump in its public health inspection rating — moving from a 22/C last year to a 14/B this year. The eight-demerit improvement marks a major step forward in th

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Pay-Less Sinajana holds ribbon cutting for renovated supermarket
Pay-Less Sinajana holds ribbon cutting for renovated supermarket

Pay-Less Supermarkets officially unveiled its newly renovated Sinajana store Saturday. The Grand Re-Opening Program runs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature entertainment, activities, giveaways, and in-store promotions. Shoppers can explore major upgr

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Moody’s reaffirms Port Authority’s Baa2 rating, stable outlook
Moody’s reaffirms Port Authority’s Baa2 rating, stable outlook

The Port Authority of Guam is getting a strong vote of confidence—Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed the agency’s Baa2 credit rating with a stable outlook for Fiscal Year 2024. The rating reflects the Port’s steady revenue, h

Joan Aguon Charfauros