Concern over new hospital fees added to patients' bills for outpatient clinic visits at the Guam Memorial Hospital prompted a public hearing recently. Two local insurance providers argues it would worsen the financial burden of healthcare for both patient

The heat is on for the 24th Fire Cycle with the Guam Fire Department. The latest class of recruits is deep in training, pushing through drills testing strength and stamina and absorbing information in the classroom. One Wednesday morning, KUAM News stoppe

With potential federal funding cuts now becoming increasingly imminent, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero continues to sound the alarm. Since January, the Governor has raised concerns over proposed cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and social security under President Trum

After spending more than two years behind bars, Paris Christian Reyes Sharpe is a free man. On Thursday, a 12-member jury found Sharpe not guilty of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in his retrial, reaching a verdict in less than a day of deliberation

It was a day of celebration for our dedicated officers in blue as Police Week comes to a close. The police service awards ceremony held at the Guam Museum in Hagatna. The department recognizes both civilians and those on the force, including the Officer o

A woman with a history of drug convictions is in jail again. This time, after police say she was caught with nearly an ounce of crystal meth during a traffic stop. Forty-one-year-old Cheryl Lynn Brewer led officers on a brief pursuit before stopping. When

An update on the missing vessel, Lucky Harvest. The U.S. Coast Guard shared that the two mariners aboard the vessel have been located. At around 6:30 a.m. this morning, the Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam received a distress signal from the Lucky Harvest&rsq

Thursday was the deadline for Guam Department of Education Superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Swanson, to provide a detailed response to the Guam Education Board. GEB member Dr. Judi Guthertz made a motion requesting a written progress report from Swanson on con

Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is pushing for stronger veterans healthcare support in the territories through new federal legislation. On Wednesday, King-Hinds introduced H.R. 3400, the Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Life

Governor Arnold I. Palacios welcomed representatives from Google, SubCom, and NEC to his office in Saipan for an update on the Google Pacific Connect Initiative and the upcoming landing of submarine cables in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islan

A new opportunity to take part in a nationally-recognized initiative in the field of STEM is coming with the Department of Defense’s STEM Ambassador program. The program offers a sizable stipend, travel opportunities, and it brings together likemind

As high school students focus on finals, graduation, and summer plans, students at Okkodo High spent the day exploring their futures with help from the island’s professionals. Local businesses, government agencies, and military recruiters all packed

Dialogue often reveals unexpected common ground - bridging cultures, people, and places that seem worlds apart. For the first time, a British consul general is visiting our shores, fostering connections and exchanging ideas that deepen international ties.

As National Salvation Army Week comes to a close, a powerful act of kindness is made its way through our island Thursday. Salvation Army Guam delivering food bags to villages- offering relief, dignity, and hope to families facing food insecurity. It's a r

Julieta Anitok is a science teacher at Simon Sanchez High School, instructing honors biology and physical science. For Anitok, teaching was actually her second career. Nine months later, she was able to step into the classroom and it's been her passion ev

Just before primetime, a public hearing is being held on how some $500.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds should be spent. It's the first of three public hearings for the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority’s Community Development Blo

Government of Guam line agencies under Senator Jesse Lujan's legislative oversight have responded to his request for a list of their anticipated federal funds. The senator has transmitted all requested information to Congressman James Moylan's office ahea

Twenty six bills are going to session as the 38th Guam Legislature’s Committee on Rules finalize next week’s agenda during Wednesday's meeting. Among the many measures up for debate are some key pieces of legislation such as Bill 13, which pro

Creating meaningful opportunities right here at home and across the globe for high school students. That's the driving force behind a new partnership officially launched Thursday between Junior Achievement Guam and the Business and Technology Academy Char

Wednesday marked the official launch of Mames yan Matias, a groundbreaking new book written for and about the children in our foster care system. Among its contributors: Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood. “I’m very honored to have worked o

The topic of Guam’s unique place in America’s constitutional promise took center stage at the 2025 Law Month Forum hosted by the Judiciary of Guam, the District Court, and the Guam Bar Association. The theme, “The Constitution’s Pr

A major milestone for mental health care on the island as the Guam Psychology Internship program has been officially accredited by the American Psychological Association. The internship consortium, led by the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and

The Attorney General’s Office is heading north for its latest “Protect One Another” village Q&A, this time in Dededo. Residents are invited to join AG Doug Moylan and his team this Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Dededo Senior Citizen

A traffic stop conducted on a car without any visible current registration tags finds two women allegedly with drugs. Twenty-nine-year-old Ashley Marie Guerrero Aguero and 34-year-old Ladiana S. Tudela are each charged with possession of a schedule II con

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is set to hold their first of three public hearings on Thursday to discuss how some $500.8 million in federal disaster recovery funds should be spent. This is part of their Community Development Block Grant &nd