After nearly three decades of compassionate service, a remarkable chapter is coming to a close. The American Red Cross has announced the retirement of Chita Blaise, the executive director of the Guam Chapter, effective November 30. For 27 years, Blaise ha

On Thursday, a marathon oversight hearing exposed deep concerns about the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs – from delayed claims and data risks to chronic staffing shortages. so what does this means for the island's veterans and their families? Audit

The Tourism Oversight Committee pressed the Guam Visitors Bureau's board and management to fix personnel problems and confusion over the board’s authority that they say are hindering tourism recovery- this as the legislature looks to clearly define

Students from Guam Community College and Simon Sanchez High School are teaming up with Junior Achievement Guam to launch the first-ever RISE Teen Expo this Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Agana Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. RISE, which stands for Reima

Special Olympics Guam is gearing up for its 2025 Softball Tournament, marking the 7th year of its popular softball program. Four teams, the Megawatts, Dodgers, Dukduk, and Tigers, will hit the field after eight weeks of dedicated Saturday morning training

Over 125 community members gathered at Gab Gab Beach for a Brown Tree Snake Control Workshop and Snake Hunt, a joint effort by NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant to combat one of Guam’s most des

Guam’s electric grid is taking a major step forward in security and reliability. The Guam Power Authority has received $1.62 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs to enhance grid moderni

The Guam Police Department is renewing its call for the community’s help tonight as officers continue searching for 33-year-old Cameron Guerrero, a man wanted in connection to multiple theft cases, including a motor vehicle theft in Upper Tumon. GPD

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is holding a village outreach on Friday. Tomorrow at the Agana Heights Gym, the community is invited to learn about programs, take part in free education, information, and access select on-site serv

If you or someone you know has been feeling under the weather lately, you’re not alone. Flu season on the island is in full swing—and we’re speaking to one local health expert who tells us what’s different this time around. Whether

The Guam Visitors Bureau was put in the hot seat before senators during an oversight hearing earlier this week. Lawmakers who gave $10 million in airline incentives to boost arrivals, scrutinizing what's happening with those funds amid slow tourism recove

The Guam Memorial Hospital is finally tackling some of its most persistent problems — from mold and leaks to sweltering patient rooms — with a nearly $5 million roof and air quality overhaul that leaders say will transform the island’s o

The island Thanksgiving tradition is for caring people to gather, bringing gifts for the collective good, and provide for those in need. Very fittingly, Sanctuary and WestCare Pacific Islands, two organizations with a history of devoted, compassionate ser

by Jannice Carrasco, for KUAM News A call for compassion — and community. A local baby boutique is bringing families and businesses together for a diaper drive that hopes to support Guam’s newest moms and newborns at the Guam Memorial Hospital

Earlier this week, KUAM News spoke with criminal justice students from the University of Guam ahead of their capstone project – a forum to discuss Guam’s Three Strikes Law, which mandates life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted o

Guam’s senior citizens centers are facing possible closure this week due to funding shortfalls. According to Mayors Council of Guam executive director Joy Jean Arceo through a release, funding for the island’s 12 senior centers will only last

As the end to the longest government shutdown appears in sight, with the Senate approving a funding package and sending it to the House—Acting Governor Josh Tenorio says he welcomes the anticipated end to the federal government shutdown. In a releas

A 2021 murder case is now expected to go to trial sometime next year. On Monday, Judge Maria Cenzon held a lengthy status hearing in the Superior Court of Guam for Nicholas Moore — who’s facing murder and aggravated murder charges in the Octob

A superior court case against Edward Glenn Demapan has been dismissed without prejudice, after prosecutors said they could not meet the burden of proof — meaning the charges could be refiled in the future. Demapan appeared via Zoom before Judge Vern

The Salvation Army Guam team took their mission of service south. Major Eric Tumale, staff, and board member Senator Chris Barnett made stops in Santa Rita, Hågat, Umatac, and Malesso’—delivering 200 food bags and 100 packs of toilet pap

After weeks of “non-detect” results for dieldrin in Yigo’s Well Y-15, how does the community feel about the cleanup process? And what concerns still linger as GWA’s courtesy bottled water distribution winds down? Wednesday marks th

The Guam Fire Department is taking emergency response to the next level. Ten new high-tech chest compression devices are now deployed across the island — equipping firefighters with the power to save more lives when every second counts. GFD has acqu

Get ready for excitement at Micronesia Mall as the final Shop, Dine & Win grand prize giveaway of the year happens this Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the center court. Every $10 purchase earns shoppers a chance to win instant prizes like movie tickets, f

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is wrapping up its Village Outreach program for the year with two community events in Agana Heights and Talo’fo’fo. Residents are invited to the Agana Heights Outreach on Friday, Nov. 14 from

With Tuesday being Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States armed forces. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio said in a special message, "For the people of Guam, service to o