Multiple invasive species slipped past biosecurity inspections aboard military vehicles shipped from Tinian. Ants, spiders and even snails hitched a ride on Department of Defense humvees on open flatracks from the Northern Marianas island and arrived at G

With the veto override behind them, lawmakers are diving into the rest of the session. What’s at stake now? The future of Guam’s only public hospital and whether cancer patients get the support they need. Kicking-off October’s legislativ

The Department of Public Health has confirmed a locally acquired case of Hansen’s Disease—better known as leprosy. Though often thought of as a disease of the past, it still lingers today, occurring in more than 120 countries, with around 200,

Guam is making its mark in the scientific community with a new study that reveals the devastating invasion of the greater banded hornet and its impacts to the local honey bee colonies. Local beekeepers and Guam’s state entomologist have warned for y

If you passed through Hagatna this morning, you may have been met with a spirited wave in honor of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Month! Students from the Guam Community College’s American Sign Language program gathered in the heart of the capit

District Court Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo this morning has vacated the December trial date for seven defendants accused in a nearly $2 million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud scheme. The judge cited the massive amount of evidence—about

The Port Authority of Guam has been awarded more than one million dollars under FEMA’s Port Security Grant program to deliver security upgrades at the island’s only commercial seaport. The funding will install a new security barrier system at

The Department of Public Health and Social Services, in partnership with the Guam Department of Education Head Start program, is inviting families to the biggest play time of the year. The Final Village Play Time event will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from

From rock bottom to redemption—addiction once held them captive, but today, they’re sharing a message of survival, faith, and second chances. As the island observes National Recovery Month, local voices are stepping forward to show that life a

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, U.S. Naval Base Guam, and Andersen Air Force Base will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, starting at 3:15

Families caring for Guam’s most vulnerable are on edge after Catholic Social Services announced it will no longer provide respite and in-home care after September 30. But acting DISID director Reuel Drilon says families will not lose services as car

Amid the dieldrin water contamination crisis in Yigo, the Guam Waterworks Authority says only one well—Y-15—is operating with elevated levels. In a statement, GWA general manager Miguel Bordallo clarified, “Previous reports from various

On Sunday, September 28th, TSA officers at the Guam International Airport shut down a security checkpoint after finding what looked like a live grenade inside a traveler’s carry-on bag. The area was evacuated until an explosives specialist confirmed

Starting next year, anyone working in beauty salons, barber shops, nail salons and cosmetology schools will need to take and pass a new training course to get their health certificate. Public Health’s Division of Environmental Health announced the r

For the first time in several yaears and after much work by management to return to our island's most-densely populated village, The People's Bank is returning to Dededo. Ground was broken today on General Ben Blaz Highway, right across from GRMC, for Ban

As KUAM News has reported, today marks the Guam Education Board’s screening process for the seven applicants vying to become the next superintendent of the Guam Department of Education. GEB chair Angel Sablan confirming with KUAM that the screening

Lawmakers are back in session with major decisions before them – chief among the bills to be considered, whether to override the governor’s veto of Bill 44, The General Appropriations Act of 2026. Following nearly two weeks of senators’

The Guam Department of Agriculture has taken a major step onto the international scientific stage with new research confirming what beekeepers here have long warned. The invasive Vespa tropica, or the greater banded hornet, is firmly established on island

Officials at the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority answered questions from the community as they launch their Fix in Six program months ahead of schedule. From residents displaced by Typhoon Mawar to village mayors advocating for mitigation project

A federal agency is stepping in to provide support to address Yigo’s dieldrin water contamination crisis—aid that Mayor Frances Lizama says is significant relief. Federal support is now underway to address the water contamination crisis in Yig

Rear Admiral Brett Mietus, commander of Joint Region Marianas, is reassuring the community that drinking water on Guam’s military installations remains safe, despite the recent discovery of elevated dieldrin levels at a Yigo production well. The pes

On Saturday a new shopping destination drew crowds to the Guam Premier Outlets. The popular Japanese dollar store chain Daiso has officially opened the doors to it’s newest location at GPO, with shoppers lining up to take part in the too-good-to-be-

Guam Department of Labor joins the nation in celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week, a time to celebrate the experience, dedication, and value older workers bring to the workforce. A luncheon was held at Capitol Kitchen to mark the week-long occas

The Todu Guam Foundation has announced a new partnership with global nonprofit Vitamin Angels to provide free vitamins and nutritional support for women across Guam. The program will serve mothers, expectant mothers, and women capable of pregnancy through

Mary Kate Soliva first stood along Marine Corps Drive in 2012 with other University of Guam students holding signs to raise awareness about human trafficking in the aftermath of the Blue House Lounge case. She says that moment helped shape her life’

Over in Tumon at The Hyatt Regency Guam this weekend, the 23rd Red Ball was held, and this year's gala event was arguably the most special of them all. Chita Blaise, the cherished executive director of the Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross, will be r

This weekend, the island gathered in solemn reflection and love at the 21st Annual Lifeworks Guam Candlelight Memorial Service. Held at the St. Anthony Catholic School Gym on Saturday morning, families and friends came together with photos, mementos, and

The beats were slamming to the delight of a huge crowd at the Micronesia Mall this weekend, as the K-Pop Dance Festival as held in the center court in Dededo. Dance troupes from local schools and crews that came all the way from Korea showed-out with thei

Three Guam Community College students are the latest recipients of the Kurt S. Moylan Foundation Scholarships, totaling $6,000 for the fall semester. Awardees are Velarielyn De Guzman in accounting, Henry Kokkeler in practical nursing, and Dreyke Mesa in

There's good news coming out of the Department of Parks & Recreation regarding the Dededo Sports Complex. Agency director Angel Sablan said, "A lot of people use it now – it has been approved for lighting and so that is a great enhancement for peopl

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is fast-tracking recovery from Typhoon Mawar—launching its Fix in Six program months ahead of schedule. Originally set for January, the initiative is now underway, with public outreach sessions beginning

Guam Congressman James Moylan says the fight for justice under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act is far from over. In an op-ed, Moylan defended his efforts in congress to include Guam’s downwind radiation survivors, stressing the issue is deep

A state of emergency has officially been declared after two water wells tested positive for contamination. Over 1,000 families in Yigo have been told not to drink their tap water – after test results revealed dangerous levels of a banned pesticide.

Village mayors say they've had enough, and starting in Fiscal Year 2026, they won’t be the ones responsible for cleaning up abandoned cars or hauling away recyclable waste. This week, the Mayors Council of Guam voted unanimously to step away from th

We're continuing our coverage of those vying for the role of the superintendent for the Guam Department of Education. Now, we sit down with deputy superintendent of curriculum and instructional improvement Joe Sanchez—who shares his vision, his jour

A family is pleading for help in locating 13-year-old Caelin San Nicolas, who is still missing. She was last seen yesterday afternoon leaving Jose Rios Middle School and later spotted at the MTM Laundromat getting into a silver car with a male and female.

A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she tried to bring drugs into the island’s prison. Court documents allege Kalani Rose Reyes Quichocho dropped-off items for an inmate at the Department of Corrections in Mangilao on

A traffic stop in Chalan Pago turned into a drug bust earlier this week. Police say 30-year-old Brandon Paulino San Agustin was pulled over Tuesday night on Route 4 after officers spotted him speeding. While speaking with San Agustin, officers noticed a s

Guam’s leaders are joining the Federated States of Micronesia in mourning the passing of the honorable Joseph J. Urusemal, former president of the FSM. President Urusemal passed away on September 16 in Palau at the age of 73. Urusemal, a native of W

A 59-year-old man is behind bars, accused of sexually abusing a child for several years. According to a magistrate’s complaint, Jerry Lagway Castil was charged Thursday with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct, including first-degree charges.

The Port Authority of Guam has secured a $4.8 million federal grant to stabilize and repair F1 Pier—the island’s only operational fuel import terminal. The grant, awarded under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, will fund urgent saf

A new Shell gas station in the south is officially open for business. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new Shell in Yona on Thursday. The community gathered to celebrate the occasion and to bless the new site. IP&E and CPL CEO Jim Beighley says t

The Garden-to-Table Workshop Series from the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service is returning next month, seeking to help residents save on their grocery bills, boost nutritional intake, have more convenient access to fresh leafy greens and pr

The University of Guam’s Regional Center For Public Policy recently hosted a 43-member delegation of Taiwan Young Ambassadors, highlighting regional collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. The delegation joined a panel on Aug. 29th at UOG featuring Congr

Today lawmakers traded their chambers for a classroom at the Guam Memorial Hospital. Senators say they wanted to see the problems up close – where doctors and nurses work daily to deliver critical care. From overdue vendor bills to failing infrastru

With over 30 years of experience from teaching in the classroom to leading at the district level, Erika Cruz is now setting her sights on the Guam Department of Education's top job: superintendent. She’s one of seven applicants in the running, and i

Daiso has a new location in the Guam Premier Outlets, and the community is invited to celebrate for a grand opening this Saturday at 10am. The popular Japanese dollar store chain first opened at the Village of Donki in Tamuning just over a year ago, befor

Guam Power Authority has temporarily disabled its quick pay feature amid fraudulent credit card activity. GPA announced that the quick pay option on paygpa.com and the GPWA mobile app has been disabled to enhance customer security. The feature, which allo

Inalåhan Middle School has successfully passed its Public Health inspection for the new school year 2025–2026 with a 18/B. This is a big achievement from last year's rating of 32/C which shows immense improvement for our schools. IMS extends i

Dr. Kenneth Gofigan Kuper, Associate Professor of Political Science, CHamoru Studies, and Micronesian Studies at the University of Guam, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific Leaders program. He is one of only 35 individu

Unsealed FBI documents are raising new questions about who knew what, and when, regarding a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting Guam’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. According to federal court filings, FBI Special Agent Jamie Cavit

A Yigo man is facing charges after police say he and his dog attacked a bicyclist. According to a magistrate’s complaint, 35-year-old Neri Boy Jr. Meno Tapar was approached by a man on Monday who asked him to put his dog on a leash. Instead, the com

A man accused of breaking into a Tumon restaurant twice in the same day is facing serious charges. Police say 34-year-old Jason Justino Hadley was caught on surveillance video entering Anemos Restaurant inside the Sandcastle building while it was closed.

Archbishop Ryan Jimenez is calling on the faithful to keep the people of the Philippines, Taiwan, Southern China, and other parts of Asia in their prayers following the devastation of Supertyphoon Ragasa. The powerful storm, with winds reaching up to 177

United is transforming the travel experience on the ground and in the sky at its Guam hub, today announcing it will replace its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and upgrade its check-in lobby at Antonio B. Won Pat International A

For families battling cancer, funding for treatment and support can mean the difference between hope and despair. Lawmakers are weighing Bill 1–38, a measure to secure the future of the Guam Cancer Trust Fund. Senator Telo Taitague says cancer does

As KUAM News previously reported, seven applicants are in the running to become the next superintendent of the Guam Department of Education. At Tuesday’s Guam Education Board meeting, officials announced that once the screening process is completed

The All Hazards Alert Warning System siren at Fort Soledad in Humatak startled residents Wednesday morning when it went off with a test announcement. But government officials were quick to clarify—there was no emergency and no scheduled testing at t

September is ASL and Deaf Awareness Month—a time to recognize the language, culture, and contributions of the deaf community. And here on island, students of the Guam Deaf Academy are preparing to make history of their own. Next month, they’ll

The Tiyan High School community packed Tuesday night’s Guam Education Board meeting—demanding answers and a voice in the decision-making, amid rumors of a campus closure that board members later denied. Facing rumors of a possible campus closu

For the third year in a row, Career Tech High Academy Charter School has failed to secure a clean bill of financial health. Independent auditors from Ernst & Young issued yet another disclaimer of opinion, saying they could not verify the school’s f

The H-1b visa is one of the most widely used US work permits for highly skilled professionals. It’s typically valid for three years, renewable for another three, and each year the government issues 65,000 new visas, plus an additional 20,000 for wor

Billions of dollars in military construction have turned Guam into a dig site for history. But the government office that decides what happens to every artifact and ancestral remain discovered is now bracing for a big budget cut. At Monday’s oversig

A Guam Police officer was involved in a drunken bar fight last month in Hagatna. According to GPD, 34-year-old Francisco Acaban Rasa, Jr., an off-duty police officer, and 30-year-old Kin Cruz Fernandez, Jr. were both arrested on September 15. Each was cha

Purebred Jiu-Jitsu Guam Headquarters proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its athletes at the 2025 SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held at the Chiba Port Arena in Chiba, Japan. Professor David Harris earned a silver medal in the Black Be

A new, hands-on cooking series designed just for young adults is set to launch this October from the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service. The Fresh & Frugal Cooking Class is a four-part workshop tailored for participants ages 18–25 who a

The fifth cohort of the Guam Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps closed out their journey with a challenge: To take the lessons learned over the past six months and leave a mark, no matter what industry or path they choose next. The Guam Green Growth ini

A man who admitted to stealing mail and using stolen credit cards has been sentenced in federal court. 35-year-old Lawrence Manglona will serve six months of home detention as part of a three-year supervised release term. Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gate

A man wanted in several theft cases and accused of fleeing police earlier this summer is back in custody. Court documents state 31-year-old Raymond Sablan Laguana II was arrested early Monday after a woman in Yona called police asking to have him removed

A 27-year-old man already on felony pre-trial release is facing new charges after a violent incident in Tumon. According to a magistrate’s complaint, Derreck Dkson Joseph was charged with aggravated assault as a third-degree felony, along with two m

The Department of Public Works, Office of Highway Safety, together with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert for pedestrians. "In Guam, we want to help ensure

Artspace Guåhan has appointed Royce Hare as Managing Director, Operations & Compliance and Joshua Agerstrand as Artistic/Community Director, Partnerships & Vision, to lead the organization as co-directors. Royce brings a strong background in organiz

Bank of Guam is proud to announce the 2025–2026, Asian Pacific Islanders American Scholars–Bank of Guam Cohort, marking another milestone in the Bank’s long-standing commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders from Guam and

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed Guam’s first laboratory case of Dengue Fever for 2025. Officials say the case, reported on September 18, is most likely imported—but warn that the island does have the mosquito

Seven contenders are in the running to lead the Guam Department of Education. The agency confirmed it received seven applications for superintendent before Friday’s 5 p.m. deadline. During a livestream accountability session, GDOE initially counted

Guam is deepening its regional ties. Senator Jesse Lujan has introduced a resolution creating friendship caucuses with the Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The move highlights Guam’s cultural, economic, and historical bonds with its Indo-Pacif

Senator Shawn Gumataotao is calling for stronger leadership in Guam’s homeland security. He’s introduced Bill 184-38, which would require the Office of Homeland Security to classify its grants manager and the Marianas Regional Fusion Center di

The Department of Public Health & Social Services is extending the operating hours of its office at the RANCARE building in Tamuning to better accommodate families in need of their SNAP S-EBT funds, beginning Sept. 22, 2025 through Sept. 27, 2025. Please

Guam's unemployment rate has dropped to a record low of 3.2%. Guam's unemployment rate declined to 3.2% in June 2025, a decrease of 0.8% from a year earlier, and 0.7% from Dec. 2024. Acting Governor Josh Tenorio said that while the numbers show progress,

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Laboratory has been awarded another successful accreditation by the College of American Pathologists. The globally recognized accreditation was granted following an in-depth on-site inspection reviewing quality control

A security scare over the weekend at F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School was quickly addressed after threatening messages surfaced on social media. School officials immediately took action, and the Guam Police Department confirms the individual behind the th

18 bills are now on the Guam Legislature’s September session agenda — but all eyes will be on a potential override vote of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget bill. Senators passed Bill 44 in August with an 11-to-4 bipartisan vote, but Governor Lou Le

It’s a whole new look under the sea at Fish Eye Marine Park! Guam’s iconic underwater observatory has officially reopened after a major upgrade— six of its 24 viewing windows were replaced, giving visitors an even brighter and sharper lo

For 250 years, the United States Postal Service has been delivering more than just mail — it’s been connecting people across the nation, from the busiest cities to the most remote communities. As part of its anniversary, USPS is spotlighting i

The Guam Department of Education has announced the successful disbursement of more than $18.5 million in American Rescue Plan vendor payments last week. Of that total, nearly $17.6 million went to resolve outstanding bills with CoreTech, which had piled u

A man has been sentenced in federal court for breaking into the tamuning post office and stealing mail. After nearly six hours of testimony and arguments, Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood sentenced 36-year-old Matthew John Briola Sablan to 18 months

Superior Court Judge John Terlaje is giving both sides just two weeks to finalize a plea deal in the murder case against Toshie Salvadore — or face trial. Salvadore, also known as Charles Tone or Toshy, is accused of fatally shooting his stepbrother

The Guam Department of Education recently completed two literacy trainings across grade levels. From September 15-17, elementary teachers participated in the science of reading, equipping them with evidence-based strategies to strengthen instruction. Addi

A routine traffic stop in Sinajana turned into a major drug arrest early Wednesday morning. According to a magistrate’s complaint, 38-year-old Abby Marie Perez Santos was behind the wheel of a vehicle with no current registration tags when police pu

Senator Therese Terlaje is calling on her colleagues to reconsider Bill 13, legislation that would create a public-private partnership for the island’s only public hospital. Terlaje says the measure, which narrowly failed in May, is backed by health