After months of allegedly threatening and abusing a woman known to him, 40-year-old Jonathon Mendiola is facing charges of Terrorizing, Terrorizing with a special allegation of Deadly Weapon Used in a Felony, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substan

To receive an eviction statement in any context is a scary thing, indicating the possibility that you could be displaced from your home. Even more harrowing is when such an announcement is delivered suddenly and without any justification. This is the prec

A disaster plan is crucial for you and your family, but have you ever given more thought to a preparedness plan for your job - your work family? If it hasn’t crossed your mind, training with the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense in

Imagine a device that can help treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and smoking addiction, to name a few. The Todu Guam Foundation, in line with their Mindcare project, which launches in the coming months, recently obtained Guam's first transc

What’s going on at the Home of the Sharks? The Legislative Committee on Education toured the Yigo campus this week, finding rodents, mold, and other issues. Public school officials are being given the year to fix the longstanding problems before hea

There's new hope for people suffering from debilitating back pain. New technology is now available on Guam called 'spinal cord stimulation'. It only requires simple implant surgery, and not long after patients can literally walk away, pain free. Spinal co

A Tinian native is making her mark as a Harvard student in Massachusetts, earning her spot in the top fifteen of the state's Miss Teen USA Pageant and being named People's Choice. Isa Long was cheered on by her family and friends at Miss Teen Massachusett

The Guam Racing Federation announced an indefinite suspension of activities at the Guam International Raceway in Yigo. The federation received a 30-day eviction notice from the CHamoru Land Trust Commission, according to their press release. They have unt

Thirtry-one-year-old Jordan Babauta was arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking with a special allegation of Deadly Weapon Used in a Felony, Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Assault. A magistrate complaint states that on Jan. 24 or 25, the victi

A legislative oversight hearing was also held on the roadway system. Leading off the discussion was the water main break that created huge traffic disruptions on Marine Corps Drive last month. Department of Public Works director Vince Arriola says it was

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is making its rounds once more. Forty-two reported cases are affecting children, some as young as 12 months old since the start of the year tells you it’s a highly contagious viral infection. Yet it's one no one seems to

Much-needed food assistance for needy families was one of the critical issues discussed during a wide-ranging oversight hearing on the Department of Public Health and Social Services today. Millions of dollars in food items are expected to be passed out i

Troubling -- that’s what Guam Attorney General Douglas Moylan thinks about the feds' investigation into alleged public corruption in the Guam Police Department. KUAM News reported Thursday that unsealed documents named retired Guam Police Department

Emotional moments before a Yap State court. The family of murdered Yap attorney general Rachelle Bergeron speaking to her killer during a virtual sentencing hearing held today. Murderer Anthony Tun Teteeth now facing life in prison. Heartbreaking moments

At sunrise today, Guam Fire Department crews were on the wooden platform at the cove in Alupang. They were there all night. "We provided shoreline searches throughout the night just in case something were to wash up, any evidence of the missing diver were

Nearly five pounds of methamphetamine was found in the mail. Multiple records made public today in the District Court of Guam show the feds intercepted 867 grams of meth sent from Stockton, California to a Dededo address last April. Another package sent f

Lauren Cabrera is a friend to all animals of all kinds and works tirelessly with her team of devoted volunteers and likeminded friends to send dogs to the mainland to permanent, loving homes through her Boonie Flight Project, as well as help control the a

Forty-nine-year-old Junior Joseph Tass was arrested and charged with Vehicular Negligence with Bodily Injuries, Vehicular Negligence with Bodily Injuries (BAC) Driving While Impaired and Driving While Impaired (BAC). Court documents state Tass was the dri

It's a theme that came about a long time ago, that's according to artist Dawn Lees Reyes when describing her solo show entitled "Mystical Women." "I've been painting about women for years and years throughout my career as an artist and in a lot of differe

CNMI Del. Gregorio Sablan wants to help veterans live independently. "Years ago there was this veteran here whose caregiver was his son and the son was not getting paid at all and I could not get that veteran the benefits he is entitled to because there w

The man charged in the deadly shooting of AJ Mendiola will undergo a forensic evaluation in the coming months. Murder defendant Nathan Jon Ojeda appeared before Judge Alberto Lamorena in the Superior Court today. Defense attorney Jocelyn Roden told the co

He allegedly walked out of a massage parlor without paying for services. And after police found him with a pipe, 44-year-old Anthony Leon Guerrero Untalan is facing charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Theft of Services. Accordi

To say that Casey Castro is a fan of the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs is a gross mischaracterization. Casey is a ride-or-die, hardcore, weep-like-a-newborn-at-losses and gloat-on-his-boys-after-big-wins legit fan to his soul. He inherited his fandom fr

A grateful island bid farewell and said ‘adios’ to one of its most-loyal public servants, an active member of the community, and a man who wore the pride of Central Guam on his sleeve and heart everyday of his remarkable life. Jesus Bamba, the

The National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect: A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Tuesday afternoon along east-facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep ev

The search for a missing diver is ongoing in the waters off Rick’s Reef Friday morning. The 35-year-old diver was conducting contract work to support telecommunications on Thursday morning when his colleague reported that he never returned to shore,

A highly contagious viral infection has hit multiple elementary students in the Guam Department of Education. Forty-two cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease have been reported since the start of the year, according to Department of Public Health and Socia

Always first, always ready, always there. It’s a calling Red Cross volunteers like Dan Cogar, and Genelyn Paz continue to answer even after years of serving in the armed forces. Cogar has served the past 32 years, dedicated to helping people in thei

Senior centers are a second home to many manamko’ like 72-year-old Antoina Quenga. "Dededo center is my second home. It's beautiful and the managers and employees are sweet and very nice," she told KUAM News. She spends most of her day at the Dededo

A search for a missing diver in the Alupang area is hours in. The U.S. Coast Guard got a call just before 11 a.m. today of a 35-year-old man reported missing. He had gone diving outside the reef line of the Alupang cove area. Rescue units with the Guam Fi

The stage is now set for a legal determination on whether abortions will be banned in Guam. Attorney General Douglas Moylan is petitioning the federal court to lift an injunction that has prevented the 1990 statute from being implemented. Its been more th

The U.S. continues to try and shore up its strategic relationship with the Philippines. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila today. In an official statement, the defense department said "the Philippin

The effort to open a new Guam "Migrant Workers Office" to assist Filipino H2 workers is moving quickly. Last month Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced that in coordination with the Philippine government, an office would be established in Guam. This week, the

Jerron Walliby may have twice denied having anything to do with last December's killing of Arno Narrhun. He was back in court today to officially answer to the murder charges. Walliby pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan in Superior Co

The CNMI legislative investigation into a federally-funded government program meant to boost small businesses and nonprofit organizations will not continue. The new chair of the House Judiciary and Government Operations Committee says that because of ongo

man accused of raping a woman he knows wants the case against him dismissed based on the statute of limitations. James Michael Paulino was hoping to have the alleged victim interviewed under oath as part of his defense. Paulino contends special circumstan

A former pastor – now registered sex offender – is hoping to be spared jail time after he lost his appeal in the Supreme Court of Guam. Renato CapiliBbosi appearing before Judge Vernon Perez today. Bosi, who was convicted of sexually abusing a

CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios says a revised budget that accurately reflects the islands' financial health will be made public soon. In January, one legislator revealed that American Rescue Plan funds are at least $86 million in deficit. Local funds are betwe

Cash, methamphetamine, cars, and public corruption. That’s what can be found in the spread of search warrants recently unsealed in the District Court of Guam. The documents date back to 2016. FBI Special Agent Patrick Ernst stated in a 2018 affidavi

Expect traffic delays through Guam's main artery on Saturday Feb. 4 for the first transport of large components for the upcoming Ukudu power plant. The transport convoy will travel to the oncoming lanes at the following intersections along Rt.1: 1) Route

The conditions of Guam's public schools were part of today's discussion during the Mayors' Council of Guam meeting. Village mayors shared concerns over the ongoing problems with the aging facilities. Dededo Mayor Melissa Savares says site visits are being

Attorney General Doug Moylan has filed a motion that, if successful, would allow a 1990 abortion ban law to go into effect. Moylan has petitioned the Guam District Court to vacate a previous order that has essentially stopped the enforcement of the ban si

A 22% pay raise is being proposed for a large group of Government of Guam employees. The governor on Tuesday approved a new General Pay Plan, submitted by the Department of Administration, which updates the pay scale for this class of workers for the firs

A string of thefts in a Chalan Pago neighbordood are causing frustration. Home security camera captured a thief in action at a Pago Bay Estates home yesterday morning. Not once. Not twice. Not even three times. Jeremy Sutton says thieves have targeted his

Classes are back in session tomorrow for Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School after a threat was reported yesterday. Officials say threats of gun violence are taken seriously. The school took no chances, temporarily halting classes in response to a

CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David Apatang have named thirteen department heads in their first announcement of appointments to critical agencies. The annoucement comes as they grapple with the islands' deficit. Palacios announced,

The University of Guam Board of Regents has formally begun the search for the institution's 12th president. The current president, Dr. Thomas Krise will be retiring at the end of his five-year term come August. UOG says potential candidates must have a te

Four months in prison for taking the life of another driver. Charity Alex was sentenced before presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena today. Alex, who pleaded no contest to negligent homicide, got five years with all but four months suspended. She is expected b

If you're a GW High alum from the past three decades, then this story is for you. You may recall the giant fossilized clam that's been at the Mangilao campus and used for various student activities. Well, school officials say it suddenly went missing. And

The National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect: A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Saturday afternoon along east-facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep e

Classified government employees in the line agencies could be getting a 22-percent pay increase. The governor Tuesday approved a new general pay plan submitted by the Department of Administration which was tasked to undertake a comprehensive review and up

Bishop Baumgartner will resume classes on Thursday, February 2. School officials cancelled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 31 as a precaution after a threat indicating possible gun violence to the Sinajana campus was posted on social media. As we reported Tuesda

Daniel L. Perez Elementary School students will have a half day of school on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as pest control addresses the campus’ flea infestation issue. This follows last Friday’s Guam Department of Education report of fleas biting a DLP

The Department of Revenue & Taxation processed and the Department of Administration mailed checks or paid by direct deposit 116 Individual Tax refunds totaling $818,429.24 for Tax Year 2021 and prior error-free returns filed on or before Jan. 20, 2023.

Tensions remain high between Guam Visitors Bureau president and CEO Carl Gutierrez and key members of the agency's board of directors. The months-long battle over control of the bureau was rekindled today over an attempt to hold a board meeting. The board

She’s the face of the local police department. Now, Officer Berlyn Savella finds herself on the other side of the law after getting a traffic ticket. She fought it in superior court - where a judge found her guilty. But, internally on the force, KUA

An agreement officially seals a partnership between Guam and the Philippines. Two healthcare facilities more than a thousand miles apart have come together to collaborate for better quality patient care. A shaking of hands signified the start of a medical

The Guam Museum’s HITA lecture series return this week with the Guam Council of the Arts and Humanities Agency, otherwise known as CAHA. CAHA Executive Director Sandy Flores is the featured speaker. She gives us a peek on what participants can expec

The Obispos community were subjected to a late-night alert. Classes canceled today after a social media post claiming to shoot up a Sinajana campus got the attention of local authorities. Police are now investigating to find out if the threat was real. St

True sisterhood is a bond that doesn't always mean a blood connection. And one big sister/little sister duo have proven how their friendship blossomed into a relationship of a lifetime. At only 8 years old, Anjaymilyn Soiter already has her eyes set on he

In another bid to boost local tourism, one industry group is rolling out a new program. It's calling on all stakeholders to roll out the discounts and incentives to entice Japanese tourists in particular to visit Guam. The Big Wave is the latest initiativ

The CNMI's first "ice" bust of the year at a post office on Saipan worth hundreds of thousands of dollars just two weeks after another major discovery was made by customs officers in the mail. KUAM News sat down with the customs chief who shares how drugs

A man was found unconscious and unresponsive after being pulled from the waters off Tanguisson Beach at midday Monday. Units with the Guam Fire Department responded around 11:33 a.m. to a report of distressed swimmers, according to fire spokesperson Kevin

A 34-year-old man's death earlier this month has been linked to COVID-19. According to the Joint Information Center, the man died at the Guam Memorial Hospital on Jan. 13. He tested positive that day and had no record of vaccination but did have underlyin

The family of Jason Susuico is mourning his death, as the search for his killer heads into its second week. His brother, Thomas Calvo, told KUAM News, “as we remember the love and happy memories of Jason’s life, all that we ask, as a family, i

He admitted to escaping from the Department of Corrections prison. Defendant KD Arason pleaded guilty to felony escape before Judge Vernon Perez in Superior Court today. He was sentenced to three years with all but 10 months suspended. Arason went missing

He nearly hit another car when running a red light before later being caught by police with drugs. William Hicban is charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance, assault on a police officer, and reckless conduct. Court documents state, h

Ten million dollars now to jump-start the Land Bank Trust Fund, and $2 million every year after. That's what Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is proposing in a new bill sent to the legislature. Various compensation options are proposed for original landowners whose

University of Guam students are taking part in a national Coral Reef Monitoring Program survey. Starting today, some household residents can expect surveyors to knock on your doors. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is partnering with UOG to

Former legislative speaker Dr. Judi Won Pat will have five months as acting superintendent of the Guam Department of Education. She will be keeping superintendent-select Dr. Kenneth Swanson’s seat warm ahead of his start in July. Despite the tempora

The annual Cope North multi-national military exercise is set for February 8 to 24 this year. Air forces have already begun arriving on Guam from Australia, Japan, and America, according to the Pacific Air Forces. They plan to train in large-force employm

Zach Pangelinan, originally from northern Guam, made history as the first rugby player to be signed to a professional franchise. Now in his sixth season as a Houston Sabercat, the utility back is a chiseled veteran, and is practicing the Guamanian virtue

The Guam Army National Guard expands its footprint in the Marianas, adopting a park on Saipan to give back to the community. Regional correspondent Thomas Manglona reports. PKG STAND UP IN 00:00 The Guam Army National Guard expanding its footprint in the

A new bill introduced by CNMI Del. Gregorio Sablan in U.S. Congress seeks to offer 1,600 long-term foreign workers living in the Northern Marianas since 2015 Commonwealth-only permanent status so they can remain living there. Sablan noted that the number

Local authorities are bracing for the arrival here of the deadly opioid crisis that has swept across the country the last few years. Legislation to make life-saving antidote drugs more readily available drew strong support at a public hearing today. Nesto

Former Senator and Yona Mayor Jose “Pedo” Terlaje has passed.Governor’s spokesperson Krystal Paco-San Agustin confirms that they were advised.Terlaje served two terms in the Legislature. He was also a longtime Mayor of Yona, and also onc

The new head of the Government of Guam’s largest agency agreed to a contract that includes a $170,000 salary, plus the cost for his moving expenses to the island from Georgia. The Guam Education Board approved the contract for GDOE superintendent-se

Most Guam sports fans remember Trae Santos as one of the heroes of the Guam Little League All-Stars team that made the semifinals in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the 2005 Little League tournament. He and his teammates forever etched their place in island

The University of Guam’s Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is offering online sessions in February related to caregiving for people with dementia. CARES Dementia Advanced Care – Module 4: Minimizing Falls In the first we

More than 500 runners, walkers, friends, classmates and Guamanians concerned about helping youth mental health on the island gathered at Ypao Beach Park this morning for the inaugural "Dash for Ash - Be Kind to Your Mind" event. Created in memory of Ash L

The Faculty Senate of the University of Guam is accepting nominations for the Palulap Medallion Award. The Palulap Award is presented to a member of the Guam community who has made extraordinary contributions to the protection and promotion of academic fr

A teacher, a school aide, and a student were among those affected after an apparent flea infestation up at one northern public school. It's a situation at D.L Perez Elementary School that left some literally scratching away at the problem. Guam Department

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Meredith Berger led a group of military officials in a meeting with CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios and legislators in talks to expand support and communication. Berger was joined by Maj. Gen. Mark Hashimoto, Executive Director,

Murder defendant Janus Tabbada is set to have his day in court in less than a month. Tabbada, who stands accused in the deadly shooting of Edward Bamba in Dededo, appeared before Judge Alberto Lamorena in Superior Court Today. He asserted his speedy trial

The search for a murderer ramps up. Investigators have yet to find any new leads in what is now the second murder to hit the island this year. Guam Police Department Chief Stephen Ignacio confirmed yesterday that the body found in a jungle area in Yigo ha

A mother can begin the process of reuniting with her children after her criminal case was dismissed in Superior Court. Thirty-five-year-old Kristy Ann Garrido has been cleared of seven counts of child abuse. Her case was dismissed without prejudice. The d

Power rates will remain high, but at least they're not going up. The Public Utilities Commission Thursday approved the Guam Power Authority's petition to keep the fuel surcharge, known as the LEAC, at the current level for the next six months. GPA is tryi

The Guam Economic Development Authority has just updated its SEDS. GEDA CEO Melanie Mendiola said it identifies a whole set of more than 40 new projects to diversify the local economy. "But what I think is really great is that we got to engage our mayors

The Department of Administration is under fire by Sen. Chris Barnett for their delay in hiring much needed prison personnel. The senator sent a letter to DOA Director Ed Birn questioning his department’s slow response in processing 30 employee recor

Police are searching for a killer after discovering a body in Yigo earlier this week. Guam Police Chief Stephen Ignacio confirming with KUAM just before news time that the man died from blunt force trauma - the chief medical examiner performing the autops