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A story of inspiration: Dr. Jalkennen Joseph's journey
A story of inspiration: Dr. Jalkennen Joseph's journey

A doctor originally from Pohnpei with strong ties to Guam is sharing his story in hopes of inspiring future generations to pursue careers in medicine. Through a newly released memoir, he’s shining a light on perseverance, representation, and possibi

Annual Cannabis Summit outlines licensing process & Mertc system
Annual Cannabis Summit outlines licensing process & Mertc system

Guam’s cannabis industry is still evolving, and on Thursday the Department of Public Health and Social Services held their annual Cannabis Industry Regulation Summit -- bringing together current and prospective cannabis operators, ancillary business

Nevaeh Anderson
Volunteers survey Guam's homeless for 2026 Point In Time Count
Volunteers survey Guam's homeless for 2026 Point In Time Count

Volunteers across Guam took part in this year’s Point-In-Time Count today, a critical effort to measure homelessness and determine future resources. Catholic Social Services in Barrigada Heights was the command center for the Guam Homeless Coalition

Matsuki Hirayama
Guam Department of Education kicks off virtual reality professional development for High School educators
Guam Department of Education kicks off virtual reality professional development for High School educators

The Guam Department of Education Division of Curriculum & Instruction held the first session of the Adult Preparation Subject Educational Virtual Reality in the Classroom professional development series. Eight high school educators representing Health, Sc

KUAM News
Bella Wings Aviation and Champ-Ray Industrial sign MOU to evaluate drone motor manufacturing on Guam
Bella Wings Aviation and Champ-Ray Industrial sign MOU to evaluate drone motor manufacturing on Guam

Bella Wings Aviation LLC announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Champ-Ray Industrial Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electric motors and power systems, to evaluate potential light manufacturing and assembly operations

KUAM News
Rudy Quinata's retrial delayed again
Rudy Quinata's retrial delayed again

The second trial for Rudy Fegurgur Quinata has been pushed back once more. Superior Court of Guam Judge Vern Perez set a new trial date of Feb. 26 during a pretrial conference Tuesday. A final pretrial conference is scheduled for Feb. 10, with jury select

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Votes that shape your everyday: senators wrap January session
Votes that shape your everyday: senators wrap January session

Guam lawmakers have wrapped-up their first session of the year – passing measures that touch our everyday lives from accessible housing and healthcare to worker’s rights. Here's a breakdown of the bills that have cleared the legislature and no

Nevaeh Anderson
Sanchez financing bill passes amid GPS appeal to OPA
Sanchez financing bill passes amid GPS appeal to OPA

A bill authorizing the use of $16.4 million for financing and predevelopment stage expenses of the Simon Sanchez High School project also headed for a vote Thursday. Bill 235 receiving the green light—coming as a competing bidder, General Pacific Se

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Lawmakers consider GEB audit findings as Bill 201 term extensions debated
Lawmakers consider GEB audit findings as Bill 201 term extensions debated

An independent audit bringing renewed scrutiny to the Guam Education Board, just as lawmakers take up a bill that would extend board member terms. Oversight chair on education, Senator Vince Borja’s Bill 201 was supposed to go up for a vote Thursday

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Watson confirmed as adjutant general of Guam National Guard
Watson confirmed as adjutant general of Guam National Guard

The Guam Legislature has confirmed Colonel Karin L. Watson as the new adjutant general of the Guam National Guard and director of the Department of Military Affairs. Following the confirmation, Senator Shawn Gumataotao issued a statement congratulating TA

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Master navigators bring ancient science to STEM classrooms
Master navigators bring ancient science to STEM classrooms

A powerful blend of culture, science, and collaboration is setting sail in Guam’s classrooms. Career Tech High Academy Charter School is launching a new year-long learning series called “Learn With A Master Navigator,” bringing tradition

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Police investigating armed robbery in Talo’fo’fo
Police investigating armed robbery in Talo’fo’fo

Guam Police are continuing their investigation into an armed robbery at the New Morning Market in Talo’fo’fo. The robbery was reported around 7:28 p.m. on January 27. Police say four male suspects were involved. Surveillance video and tips fro

KUAM News
Community gets hands-on training to handle animals from national expert
Community gets hands-on training to handle animals from national expert

When you encounter a scared, injured or aggressive stray dog, what do you do? It’s an intimidating situation many on Guam face, on the job and in their neighborhoods. Today, a nationally-recognized animal handling expert is showing how to do it safe

Matsuki Hirayama
Tommy Bejado's impact on Guam music "immeasurable"
Tommy Bejado's impact on Guam music "immeasurable"

One man’s music did more than fill rooms — it shaped generations. For decades, Tommy Bejado helped define the sound, the soul, and the future of Guam’s music scene. We continue our look at the life and legacy of a man who turned talent i

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Education leaders endorse Faneyakan Relocation to LBJ, funding still needed
Education leaders endorse Faneyakan Relocation to LBJ, funding still needed

The Guam Department of Education’s Faneyåkan Chamoru Medium Immersion Program has outgrown its current home at P.C. Lujan Elementary School, already operating at full capacity. Now, education leaders are hearing growing calls from the communit

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Chicken farmers invited to workshop to learn how to manage insect pests in poultry
Chicken farmers invited to workshop to learn how to manage insect pests in poultry

Poultry farmers and backyard chicken growers are invited to a University of Guam Land Grant workshop to learn about insect pests that can affect the health of chickens. The workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, on the UOG cam

KUAM News
John F. Kennedy High School students selected as Winners in NASA’s TechRise Student challenge
John F. Kennedy High School students selected as Winners in NASA’s TechRise Student challenge

Students from John F. Kennedy High School has been selected as winners of NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge, joining 60 other teams from across the nation. As one of the winning TechRise teams, NASA is supporting the development and demonstration of

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Governor says state of economy moving from recovery to resurgence
Governor says state of economy moving from recovery to resurgence

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero delivered a State of the `Today, telling business leaders Guam has moved beyond recovery and into what she called a period of resurgence. She spoke at the Guam Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting in Tumon, laying-out

Matsuki Hirayama
Veterans education proposal advances as lawmakers weigh cost-vs-capacity
Veterans education proposal advances as lawmakers weigh cost-vs-capacity

A bill aimed at expanding higher education access for Guam’s veterans sparked two days of intense debate on legislative floor, with sharp disagreements over cost, fairness, and what the island owes those who served. To continue serving those who ser

Nevaeh Anderson
Carl Gutierrez awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun
Carl Gutierrez awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

A prestigious Japanese imperial honor has been awarded to former Guam governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez, recognizing his lifelong efforts to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Guam and Japan. As Matsuki Hirayma reports, it's the highest honor Japan

Matsuki Hirayama
Catholic Schools Week celebrates faith-based education
Catholic Schools Week celebrates faith-based education

By Jannice Carrasco, for KUAM News Students and members of the Catholic Church gathered Saturday as local leaders signed a proclamation recognizing Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools week is celebrated from January 25-31. It brings schools together i

GEB discussing their next moves forward
GEB discussing their next moves forward

An independent audit released back in December, which puts education leaders under the microscope, finally getting the spotlight Tuesday—with the GEB discussing their next moves forward in addressing the report. During Tuesday night’s Guam Edu

Joan Aguon Charfauros
PUA fraud trial set for September
PUA fraud trial set for September

A federal judge has set a september trial date in the high-profile Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud case involving seven defendants — including close family members of Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio. District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge M

Joan Aguon Charfauros
New board chair and vice chair selected for Guam Education Board
New board chair and vice chair selected for Guam Education Board

The Guam Education Board is welcoming new leadership, following the election of a new board chair and vice chair Tuesday night. The board electing Dr. Judith Guthertz as its next chair— the sole nominee—in a unanimous vote. The election comes

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Traffic stop leads to drug charge
Traffic stop leads to drug charge

40-year-old Franklin Joseph Salas, is facing a drug charge and two separate theft cases following a traffic stop in Mangilao, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court. Police say officers stopped Salas’ vehicle Sunday afte

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam's music community remembers Tommy Bejado
Guam's music community remembers Tommy Bejado

January 11, 2026 marked a heartbreaking turning point for Guam’s music community—a day when the island lost not just a musician, but a guiding force, a mentor, and a heartbeat of local sound. Now, some who were shaped by Thomas Bejado’s

Joan Aguon Charfauros