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Senator rejects Adelup's claim of double-appropriation in island's budget
Senator rejects Adelup's claim of double-appropriation in island's budget

A budget dispute is continuing to unfold in the final hours leading up to the governor’s State of the Island Address with the Leon Guerrero Administration calling out senators for appropriating the same dollars twice and driving Guam’s finance

Tamuning robbery suspect arrested
Tamuning robbery suspect arrested

A suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery reported at the Guam Premier Outlets parking lot on February 6 is now in custody. According to Guam Police Department spokesperson Norman Analista, at 10:31am today, detectives with GPD's Criminal Inve

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Retrial scheduled in Quinata case
Retrial scheduled in Quinata case

The retrial of Rudy Fegurgur Quinata in the killing of former Humåtak Mayor Daniel Sanchez is moving forward after years of delays. Quinata appeared in Superior Court on Tuesday via Zoom before Judge Vernon Perez from the Department of Corrections.

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Rental car not returned, plate altered
Rental car not returned, plate altered

A 38-year-old woman is behind bars, accused of keeping a rental car past its due date and altering its temporary license plate. Chelsea Arian Taimanglo has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle as a second-degree felony and unauthorized use of a moto

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Public Health to host free village outreach event in Piti
Public Health to host free village outreach event in Piti

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is bringing health and social services directly into the community. Led by its community health center, DPHSS is inviting residents to attend the Piti Village Outreach Event on Friday, Feb. 20, from 10 a

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Guam Department of Labor ready to implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Guam Department of Labor ready to implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

With the signing of Bill 210-38 into Public Law 38-93, the Guam Department of Labor is moving forward with implementation and enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which provides reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers and new

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'Get ready to fight': panel of US territories send message to Greenland
'Get ready to fight': panel of US territories send message to Greenland

The contentious deep sea mining issue near the waters of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa was a focal point highlighting the lack of autonomy United States territories face. This comes as non-profit organization Ri

Matsuki Hirayama
Governor, senators split over BPT rate ahead of State of the Island Address
Governor, senators split over BPT rate ahead of State of the Island Address

Ahead of Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s final State of the Island Address, lawmakers are already reviewing her Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget request, and a key disagreement is emerging over taxes and government spending. The debate over Leon Guerr

Nevaeh Anderson
DOC recruits are a couple weeks away from graduation
DOC recruits are a couple weeks away from graduation

Four months in, we first met them tired, tested, and determined. Now—after months of pressure, discipline, and sacrifice—15 recruits are just weeks away from crossing the line from trainee to officer, ready to take on one of Guam’s tough

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Marcial Sablan, Oceanview Middle School upgrades near completion
Marcial Sablan, Oceanview Middle School upgrades near completion

For a progress report on the refurbishment of two Guam Department of Education campuses, Marcial Sablan Elementary School is making big strides with more than 95% of its facility upgrades nearing completion. GDOE says exterior door replacements, restroom

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Oversight chair on education set to host education town hall at JFK
Oversight chair on education set to host education town hall at JFK

Oversight chair on education, Senator Vince Borja is slated to host a community education town hall on Thursday, February 19th, at John F. Kennedy High School. The town hall comes on the heels of new leadership at the Guam Department of Education, with Bo

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Quiet skies, rough seas
Quiet skies, rough seas

A broad shear line sliding south from Japan is now stalling near the far Northern Marianas, setting up a stretch of drier weather across the CNMI and Guam. Easterly trade winds are taking over and are expected to persist through the week, keeping rain cha

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host Executive Presence Panel on Leading with Integrity & Influence
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host Executive Presence Panel on Leading with Integrity & Influence

The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host a special Executive Presence Panel at its upcoming monthly membership meeting, featuring four accomplished leaders for an engaging conversation on Leading with Integrity and Staying Grounded in Demandin

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Amphibious Aquatics excels at Asian Open Schools Invitational Swimming Championships 2026
Amphibious Aquatics excels at Asian Open Schools Invitational Swimming Championships 2026

Amphibious Aquatics announced results from the Asian Open Schools Invitational Swimming Championships 2026 in Bangkok. Twenty-one young athletes delivered standout performances, personal bests, and spirited teamwork that showcased the depth of Amphibious

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Riot reported at DOC tent domes in Mangilao
Riot reported at DOC tent domes in Mangilao

A disturbance inside Guam’s correctional facility is raising new concerns about overcrowding, inmate safety, and whether the Department of Corrections is stretched beyond capacity. Several pretrial detainees were injured after a riot broke out Frida

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Armed robbery of Korean tourists in Guam raises public safety concerns
Armed robbery of Korean tourists in Guam raises public safety concerns

An armed robbery targeting tourists at Guam Premier Outlets is raising serious concerns about public safety and Guam’s image as a safe place to visit. Guam police say a family, including a pregnant woman and an 11-month-old baby, was held at gunpoin

Matsuki Hirayama
Dispute over decertification of secure room used by MRFC
Dispute over decertification of secure room used by MRFC

A war of words between the Governor’s Office and Senator Shawn Gumataotao over the decertification of a secure room used by the Marianas Regional Fusion Center. The Governor’s Office says the Department of Homeland Security memo does not place

Nevaeh Anderson
Up to 75 temporary employees could be hired with half-billion dollar grant
Up to 75 temporary employees could be hired with half-billion dollar grant

As many as 75 temporary employees could be hired above step to help the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority carry out the half-billion dollar Fix In Six program. GHURA’s board of commissioners recently approved a resolution to authorize six gov

Matsuki Hirayama
DPW pursues green light from OPA for Sanchez project amid protest
DPW pursues green light from OPA for Sanchez project amid protest

After months of delays, a new move aims to push the Simon Sanchez High School project forward, despite an ongoing procurement protest. Here’s a full breakdown of the matter. Moving forward with a new home for the Sharks, over the weekend, the Office

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Stomach flu on the rise nationally and abroad, health officials urge prevention
Stomach flu on the rise nationally and abroad, health officials urge prevention

The stomach flu—also known as norovirus—is on the rise both nationally and around the world. And while local health officials say there’s no data showing a concerning increase here at home, they’re still urging the public to take p

Destiny Cruz-Langas
KUAM's Jason Salas crowned King Rex For 2026 Mardi Gras by Guam Women's Club
KUAM's Jason Salas crowned King Rex For 2026 Mardi Gras by Guam Women's Club

A night of celebration with a purpose — the Guam Women’s Club brought the community together with sequins, soul, and a whole lot of spirit filled the room all to raise scholarship funds that help Guam’s students pursue higher education a

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Armed robbery reported in Tamuning
Armed robbery reported in Tamuning

The Guam Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred around 3:33 p.m. today in the GPO parking lot.Police say three male suspects, reportedly armed, approached individuals in the parking lot and took personal belongings. No injuries

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Okayama Higashi Commercial High School Friendship Concert brings international musical exchange
Okayama Higashi Commercial High School Friendship Concert brings international musical exchange

A special international Friendship Concert on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 1PM, featuring students from Okayama Higashi Commercial High School in Japan in partnership with the Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Okkodo High School, and Lam Lam Tours & Transportat

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Judiciary announces Mock Trial Champion Team and Courtroom contest winners
Judiciary announces Mock Trial Champion Team and Courtroom contest winners

After months of preparation and a high-stakes courtroom showdown, Father Duenas Memorial School claimed the championship title at the Guam High School Mock Trial Competition, defeating Okkodo High School in the final round held Dec. 9, 2025, at the Suprem

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2025 property tax bills delayed, penalties waived after senator calls out Rev & Tax
2025 property tax bills delayed, penalties waived after senator calls out Rev & Tax

Many Guam property owners are still waiting on their 2025 real property tax bills. A technical delay at the Department of Revenue & Taxation has prompted legislative scrutiny - and now action from the governor. For weeks, property owners across Guam have

Matsuki Hirayama
Acting GDOE superintendent responds to critical management audit
Acting GDOE superintendent responds to critical management audit

We continue our coverage of the fallout from the Guam Department of Education’s management audit, as lawmakers now turn their attention to the department’s newly-elected acting superintendent. After hearing from the Guam Education Board on the

Destiny Cruz-Langas