A new chapter of honor and remembrance begins today with the ribbon cutting of the Guam Veterans Cemetery chapel, a dedicated space recognizing the service and sacrifice of Guam's veterans. This morning marked a historic moment for Guam’s veterans,

It was back in December when KUAM first reported on the looming end of the Emergency Housing Voucher Program—the Covid-19 era initiative designed to support families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This week, the Guam Ho

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Guam’s behavioral health system is facing a major funding setback after the Trump Administration ordered immediate cuts to federal grants supporting substance abuse and mental health programs. More than $6 million p

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Guam Fire Department units responded at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday to a reported car crash along Route 1 near Pho Basi, in the southbound lane in Tamuning. Upon arrival, GFD personnel located two adult males, both suffering mino

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News A 29-year-old man is facing up to 70 years in prison after being charged in connection with a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts spanning more than a year. According to court documents, Jayjan Siren, also known as Ja

The 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender USCGC Hickory (WLB 212) has arrived in Guam, completing a more than 13,000-nautical-mile, 71-day transit from the U.S. Coast Guard yard in Baltimore via the Panama Canal. Following an extensive major mainten

A new report from the Judiciary of Guam and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office is raising concerns about how the island’s juvenile justice system is operating and where it is falling short. KUAM News spoke with Chief Justice Robert J. Torres to

With the cost of living continuing to climb across Guam, lawmakers are debating a new minimum wage proposal that could reshape how wages are adjusted here. But business leaders warn there’s more to the story than simply increasing pay. Guam’s

A new partnership has been forged with the Guam Department of Education and TOGHE Peer Support. TOGHE Peer Support selecting Untalan Middle School to launch a hope youth coalition—a program designed to help the island’s youth rise up drug-free

The federal trial for seven individuals accused of defrauding the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program is now more likely to take place in September rather than June. During a brief status conference Tuesday morning in District Court of Guam, Magistra

Charles Vincent Esteves has been permanently transferred from the Office of Civil Defense to the Department of Public Works, according to a letter from Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. The transfer took effect January 8. In the letter

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News A stolen vehicle pursuit through central and southern Guam ended Monday afternoon with an arrest in Talo’fo’fo’, according to court documents. Police say officers spotted a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander sp

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News A 27-year-old woman is facing felony charges after a December assault that sent another woman to the hospital. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, Kyanna Lynn Wulf was charged Tuesday with

Vice Speaker Tony Ada has introduced comprehensive legislation aiming to modernize and strengthen the Guam Office of Veterans Affair into making a better way to serve for Guam’s veterans and transitional service members. The bill expands GOVA's stat

By Abigail Alosima, for KUAM News Guam Regional Medical City announced that Dr. J. Reinier F. Narvaez was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, one of the highest professional distinctions in surgery. Dr. Narvaez earned his medical deg

The Office of the Attorney General is expanding its enforcement reach through a new partnership with the Department of Homeland Security. On Monday, criminal investigators from the AG’s Office were deputized to assist ICE as part of a program target

Today, after weeks of increased attention on the controversial proposal to open waters in the Marianas to deep seabed mining, the public comment period has closed. While the Federal Register indicates some 1,539 comments were submitted online, advocacy gr

With feral pigs continuing to threaten agriculture, gardens, and sustainable land use across Guam, Guåhan Sustainable Culture announced the launch of Ginen I Halom Tåno’. It’s a program that trains beginner and youth hunters to cul

B.P. Carbullido Elementary School has successfully passed its November 2025 Public Health inspection with a grade of “15/B,” marking an improvement from the school’s previous “28/C” rating. This improved inspection result ref

Community members came together at the Guam Museum to make their voices heard on deep sea mining as the final public comment period neared its end. Dozens of residents, students, scientists, and community leaders gathered in Hagåtña for &ldqu

The Guam Regional Medical City has earned its 4th Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation and has also received recertification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The TJC reaccreditation followed an extensive trie

Amphibious Aquatics Guam announced that one of its standout athletes, Mia Lee, has earned a historic and coveted spot on the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union National Team and has been officially invited to represent the United States and AAU Swimming at the A

Attention all teachers: this one’s for you. A new initiative from the Guam Preservation Trust is putting $500 into classrooms to help fund heritage-focused lessons and projects. KUAM spoke to chief program officer Joe Quinata to break down how it wo

Pharmacists at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority in Tamuning were recognized Monday, in observance of National Pharmacist Day for their contributions to patient safety, medication management, and quality care. GMHA pharmacists work closely with physici

A 58-year-old mariner is safe after surviving a vessel capsizing west of Guam earlier this week—thanks in large part to preparation and quick communication. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the mariner departed Merizo around 5 a.m. on January 12 a