In a rare interview, the CNMI’s first elected Attorney General Edward Manibusan spoke about ongoing public corruption cases being prosecuted by the office’s Public Integrity Task Force. One of the most watched cases is against former Gov. Ralp

Imperial Pacific International in the CNMI recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in NMI District Court. KUAM learned that the Saipan Casino, which has been out of operation and has been fighting to keep its exclusive gaming license, owes at least $165-

Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios shared his recovery journey at the soft opening of the Community Outreach Partnership Program Office under the Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation Program in Chalan Kanoa on Saipan. “I use

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mike Cruz and members of the Guam National Guard met with Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ Governor Arnold Palacios in Saipan. The leaders discussed an array of topics including reaffirming disaster response procedu

Mathew Masga is a long-time carver from Tinian. He’s one of many artists who displayed and sold their work over the weekend at the Flame Tree Arts Festival on Saipan. He said, “I've been displaying the Chamorro necklace, which are called spond

CNMI Chief Parole Officer Nick Reyes appeared in Superior Court on Saipan. Reyes, who is facing allegations of misconduct in public office and forgery, had his day in court as his bench trial began on Saipan Monday. In a February hearing, Reyes asserted h

CNMI District Court Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 97-2 last week. She will serve a second 10-year term on the bench. In November, Manglona appeared before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington D.C

It’s official again, Former Republican candidate for NMI delegate, John Gonzales, is running once more. He said, “I am running as your Independent candidate for NMI Delegate to the U.S. Congress as your economy delegate.” Gonzales offici

Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan donated 2,000 unused shampoo and body wash to the CNMI Department of Corrections. Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan General Manager Clayton Darlington said that the hotel aims to deliver a more sustainable business by 2030. "The Crowne

Members will convene on Saipan this week. KUAM sat down with Guam Visitors Bureau President and former Guam Governor Carl Gutierrez who arrived on Saipan Wednesday. He’s meeting with CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios, Lt. Gov. David Apatang, and Mariana

Major hotels in the Northern Marianas have been operating with less than half of their rooms being occupied year-round. How long can they stay afloat if things do not improve fast? Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands Chair, Dennis Seo commen

United Airlines has reduced resident fares for locals traveling between Guam and Saipan. “United has lowered our resident fares to $299 for Basic Economy and $399 for Standard Economy, inclusive of taxes and fees,” Dan Weiss, Managing Director

The Northern Marianas inks a major agreement to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Northern Marianas signed The Blue Planet Climate Agreement on Monday. It’s part of a global effort to pivot away from the reliance on fossil fuels. CNMI

The CNMI local and district court celebrated Women’s Month with Marianas High School students through a conversation about the legal profession with leading women. Director of Courts Sonia Camacho said, “We hope this exchange enhances and prom

CNMI Delegate Gregorio Sablan, a Democrat, and Guam Delegate James Moylan, a Republican, were on the House floor during President Biden’s State of the Union speech in D.C. CNMI Delegate Gregorio Sablan spoke with KUAM’s Thomas Manglona immedia

Chris Concepcion has spent more than a decade in the travel and tourism industry. And now he’s back leading the Marianas Visitors Authority in the CNMI after he left the agency in 2019. "If not us, who? If not our people here to sort of help fix the

CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios withdrew the appointment of Joseph Rios for commerce secretary. He informed the legislature of his withdrawal without giving any reason, though he saidhe would re-submit Rios' appointment at a later date. As of Monday, Frank Cabr

CNMI police are seeking help to find a thief who stole seven guns from Bing Beng Bang Shooting Range in Western Garapan on Saipan last Wednesday. The business owner returned from a weeks-long off-island trip to discover the front gate door padlock cut ope

Senate confirmation hearings for CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios' appointees continued at the CNMI legislature today. Pedro Itibus was the first to be questioned by senators about his appointment to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation board. Itibus previousl

The U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted pollution response training on Rota. The Coast Guard tested local response capabilities to meet national standards. Authorities responded with an actual containment and exclusion boom, which is used to control the s

The prevailing wages for the CNMI expires in June. The Department of Commerce encourages all businesses, public agencies, and organizations to participate in the next prevailing wage study, which spans March 1 to March 15. The survey is online at cnmidata

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will be holding its first economic forum Wednesday. The discussion is over the state of the CNMI economy and tourism. CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios is expected to deliver brief remarks. The forum comes as the islands still wait

The island of Saipan officially broke ground on its new commuter terminal after it was destroyed by Typhoon Yutu in 2018. The project has taken some time because the airport is not self-insured and they do not qualify for FEMA funds, so they made a claim

A gubernatorial debate under oath? That's the proposal by the independent Palacios-Apatang ticket. Republicans Torres-Sablan say game on. But the Saipan Chamber of Commerce says not too fast. Regional correspondent Thomas Manglona has the details. In the

CNMI Gov. Ralph Torres thanks local Veterans Affairs executive officer Stanley Iakopo for his service to the country and Commonwealth after receiving his letter of resignation. It's unclear when Iakopo submitted his letter and why he resigned. KUAM has re