A man is dead after he was found floating approximately 50 yards from shore behind Guam Reef Hotel in Tumon. First responders got the call around 1 pm, according to Guam Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido. His body was pulled from the water and

Former Guam Department of Education deputy superintendent of finance and administrative services Joann Camacho sat down with KUAM amid claims she experienced toxicity during her six months in her role. “I do not have a choice. I cannot fight back wh

It's an opportunity for those in law enforcement, security, or those seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones to learn some self-defense and tactical skills. A two-day training seminar is being held by Guam's only certified TRICOM instructor. Ja

Improving public trust and government performance, Public Auditor B.J. Cruz speaking at a Guam Chamber of Commerce general meeting at the Hilton earlier this week. He says there are eight audits currently ongoing, warning one of them when released will ma

The boil water notice in three central villages has been lifted. The Guam Waterworks Authority, with the concurrence of Guam Environmental Protection Agency, announced at 11 am Saturday that they are terminating the notice. Officials confirmed that follow

Vetoed Bill 213 fails to get the votes for an override. The measure would have had GovGuam agency and department head officials be given fines if they failed to provide their audits to the Office of Public Accountability past the deadline. Vice Speaker Ti

Veterans’ issues, transpiration and infrastructure and other topics were discussed today with a visiting congressional delegation. Guam Delegate James Moylan announcing it includes Illinois Congressman Mike Bost and Missouri Congressman Sam Graves w

There are new details to report about the deadly Thai Thai shooting. The second man witnesses spotted on the scene the day a Dededo mother was robbed, shot and killed outside of the Tamuning restaurant has been identified. KUAM independently confirming th

The homeless population on island seems to be growing and many of them are in major need of assistance. KUAM News brings you to the island's capital, where there was a one-stop event creating a pathway in hopes to get them out of homelessness. The annual

CNMI Superior Court Judge Joseph Camacho acquitted chief parole officer Nick Reyes of misconduct in public office and forgery. His bench trial, which concluded on Thursday, also included testimony from CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios earlier this week. Reyes wa

Getting in on the local workforce isn't as easy for most on our island. Still, many are hopeful and willing to work hard. This is the attitude of those looking to make better lives for themselves and their families. KUAM's Destiny Cruz speaking with eager

It’s a super Friday for the CNMI Judiciary. Today, they marked their 35th anniversary, Law Week, and Treatment Court Month. The Northern Marianas Judiciary marked a major milestone with the wheels of justice moving towards the future. Justice John M

A water well that serves residents in the central Guam villages of Agana Heights, Sinajana, and Maina has tested positive for E.coli. The Guam Waterworks Authority has issued a boil water notice as a result of the positive sample taken on Wednesday. Conta

Recognizing the need to bolster rehabilitation strategies through evidence-based practices, the Judiciary of Guam’s Probation Services Division participated in case planning training at the Judicial Education Center last week. Led by Eric Willoughby

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters on Feb. 15 in Washington, D.C., University of Guam students Charlene Badajos and Jamilee Cruz were among several students asked to stand during a speech by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack. Duri

Chief Justice Robert J. Torres will deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary Address on Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m., in the Speaker Antonio R. Unpingco Legislative Session Hall at the Guam Congress Building. The State of the Judiciary address will provide

An announcement from the University of Guam notifies that early registration for the Fanuchånan (Fall) 2024 semester is open. Continuing and returning students including Graduate Students, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Regent Scholars, Nat

A positive drug test and a glass pipe left inside a cop car. Multiple police sources close to the investigation confirmed that a longtime officer with the Guam Police Department recently tested positive for meth. The officer, who was recently transferred

The clock is ticking on the popular app TikTok as President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that presents Bytedance, TikTok’s Chinese-owned parent company, with an ultimatum: Either sell the app to an approved buyer within nine months or face a ban

A major update to one of the Government of Guam corruption cases. The Attorney General has been disqualified due to a conflict in the case against Guam Regional Transit Authority officials. Defense Attorney Jay Arriola represents defendant Alejo Sablan. H

A crowd of shoppers beat the sunrise for a chance to be among the first to check out the new Don Don Donki store in Tamuning. Employees at the Japanese Discount Mega Store cheered as customers like Doris Manglona walked through the entrance. She shared, &

A brief disruption during talks on a measure dealing with Guam Power Authority revenue bonds. The fashion police were down at the Guam Legislature during session Wednesday. This as Senator Tom Fisher was present and in a t-shirt with the slogan ‘Tru

The University of Guam Press is hosting a special book launch for local children’s book Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan at the Aquarium of Guam this Saturday. Tåsi, Tåno’, and Pulan is authored by freelance filmmaker, acto

The Commonwealth Casino Commission finds itself in the 11th hour of yet another hearing where it looks for solutions to somehow revive IPI’s business on Saipan. But not everyone supports another gamble. Rep. Marissa Flores said, “I urge you to

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is informing the public that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will conduct the 2024 National Immunization Survey in Guam, starting in April 2024. With the survey expected to be ongoing

The public is invited to a free symposium on the future of the CHamoru Language at the University of Guam. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 4, in the Lecture Hall on the UOG campus and will be livestreamed on Zoom. A decreasing num

The Office of Public Accountability released the Guam Economic Development Authority’s Report on Compliance for fiscal year 2022. The Report on Compliance comprises of the Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program; Report on Internal Contr

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration announced the launch of the Hotel Associate Youth Apprenticeship program, an initiative designed to equip youth with skills and experience for a future in Guam’s hospitality industry. This program provides hi

Being surrounded by water, dealing with the Pacific Ocean tends to comes naturally to most professions. But for those in local law enforcement, the most-elite of the Guam Police Department are making sure their colleagues at other agencies are equipped wi

Local law enforcement involved in illegal gambling after allegations surfaced in unsealed records in the District Court of Guam detailing the secret service investigation, which launched in late 2020. Four Guam police officers are identified for their all

More than a hundred navy sailors stationed on Guam found themselves a target, unknowingly having their privacy violated. Sexually explicit images of the military members weren’t just recorded without them knowing but also without their consent. It w

The Guam Power Authority is advising the community of that a scheduled power outage in the following areas: Dededo 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m . - Mendioka St., E. Adding St., Alageta St., Acho Latte St., Chalan Acho Nonak, Chalan Akudi, Uhang St., Kalamasa Dr

Seven years in prison for molesting two girls over several years. Derick James Simmons apologized for his actions during his sentencing hearing before Judge Arthur Barcinas in Superior Court. Simmons said, “I know what I'm guilty of and it calls for

Authorities involved in a six month federal drug investigation catch a break after one of their targets accidentally posts a tracking number on Facebook. That number linked to a package that contained meth. On March 23 of last year, the DEA began looking

The prisoner who escaped from the Department of Corrections in Mangilao Tuesday allegedly told police he ran away to see his alleged victim in a separate strangulation case. Twenty-five-year-old Eldon Cruz Aflleje is charged with felony escape in Superior

Climate change implications for national security, information sharing, response and stabilization, and intermediate and long-term recovery were the four national level objectives local and federal officials discussed today during the National Level Exerc

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

It's an exciting time for the Guam Fire Department as they have picked up two new engines. Acting Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas said they arrived Monday and the registration and proper paperwork has been completed and can be issued out to the field. “

Southern High School students were dismissed at 9 a.m. today due to a gas smell on campus. Guam Fire Department units responded immediately to conduct air monitoring tests, which showed negative findings. The private company that supplies LP gas was also

Delegate James Moylan met with executives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this afternoon at his office in Hagatna, to continue the conversations the Guam Congressional Office has been having with USDA officials to improve program opportunities for

Guam Community College's Business and Visual Communications Department proudly announced the 6th Annual LinkUp!: Turning Degrees into Careers. Scheduled for April 24th and 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at Guam Community College New

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam spearheaded a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation, meticulously inspecting 172 containers at the Port of Guam. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of cont

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration announced a recent award of $62.4 million under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. This substantial investment will empower low and moderate-income households across Guam with a

Two local restaurants had their sanitary permits suspended following a recent inspection by the Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health. LA Tofu & Galbi in Tamuning was inspected on April 11 following a complaint. Inspectors found pre

Cell phone footage of the moment officers captured an escapee from the Department of Corrections prison Tuesday morning. It was a Barrigada resident near the scene who took the video. SWAT officers and a DOC Special Operations Team converged along Army Dr

The Attorney General’s conflict case is going before justices in the Supreme Court of Guam today. AG Doug Moylan and the Governor’s legal counsel Leslie Travis along with others appeared virtually to find out what happens next. The case is ove

Mobility is more than just moving from point A to point B. For the American Red Cross Guam chapter, a vehicle is a lifeline. From helping families who lost everything to a house fire to sheltering and feeding the island after Typhoon Mawar, help simply ca

There are now only five candidates for Guam delegate. David Lotz confirms with KUAM he is ending his quest to be the island's representative in the nation's capital due to personal reasons. He said, “I’m thankful to those who have offered supp

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-

The Office of the Governor of Guam, along with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam Visitors Bureau, announce the theme for the 80th commemoration of Guam's Liberation: “Todu i Tiempo i Pås Para Hita.” These words, which transl

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

The Guam Power Authority announced that all active GPA accounts have been credited with $100 as part of the extended Prugråman Ayuda Para I Taotao-ta Energy Credit program. The March 2024 credit represents the third and last $100 energy credit in th

In recognition of the Judiciary’s commitment to the rule of law, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, in collaboration with the Judiciary of Guam, the U.S. District Court of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association, proclaimed May 1 as Law Day and designated April

The National Exercise Program is gearing up for its flagship event, the National Level Exercise 2024, slated to take place on April 24, 2024 at the RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort. This exercise, organized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is a c

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

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, and alongside the Mariana Regional Fusion Center, federal, and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projecti

A three-hour long manhunt for a detainee who escaped from the Department of Corrections prison in Mangilao ended with his capture. Eldon Cruz Aflleje, 25, was tracked down by authorities along Route 16 Army Drive in Barrigada. Officers with the Guam Polic

A search is underway after a prisoner who escaped from the Department of Corrections facility early Tuesday morning. Eldon Cruz Aflleje, 25, escaped from the Post 25 dome units at the Mangilao compound around 6:37 am, according to DepCor spokesperson Maj.

The meeting of the Commission on the Post-Mortem Examinations started off with the selection of its Chairman. Attorney General Douglas Moylan and Vice-Chairman and Chief of Police Stephen Ignacio were present and immediately got down to important matters.

It was literal trash talk on the legislative session floor when senators debated Bill-165 this afternoon. The measure would establish the Guam Solid Waste Authority’s Universal Garbage Collection plan. The bill hopes to curb illegal dumping and main

Inside Don Don Donki Guam, there are three floors of affordable produce, snacks, beauty products, wholesale items and much much more await. Donki Spokesperson Misaki Toves said, “You can look forward to our exclusive line. We also have fresh produce

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

A pair of serial thieves are captured after being accused of stealing nearly $4,000 worth equipment and trailers from multiple areas. Thirty-nine-year-old Patrick Espinosa and 18-year-old Dylan Rosario are each charged with multiple counts of theft of pro

A woman allegedly attacked an expectant mother with a metal pipe. Fifty-seven-year-old Katherine Nick is charged with aggravated assault and assault of an unborn child. On Sunday, officers learned Nick allegedly pulled the victim to the ground by her hair

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

A viewer-submitted video captured in Dededo today showed units with the Guam Fire Department putting out the flames of a burning car. The footage was sent to KUAM around 11:30 this morning. Firefighters as you can see were able to quickly put it out. No i

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

A follow up now to the Harmon junkyard fire that took place on Thursday afternoon. The fire, which is the eighth one at the same spot, remains under investigation with Guam Fire Department. GFD Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido confirmed the Bureau of Alcohol

On March 31, three mariners from Polowat Atoll in Chuuk went fishing toward Pikelot when their boat ran into the reef. The men were stranded for the next nine days on the uninhabited island. Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joshua Pablo and Lt. Ray Cerrato w

The discussion on cultural and natural resource protection was among the issues brought up during a visit Friday to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz with the Lt. Governor's of Guam and the CNMI. CNMI Lt. Governor David Apatang joined Guam's Lt. Governor Joshua

A scam alert out of the University of Guam is being made to the public and they are being warned of a bogus social media ad and posts impersonating the UOG Facebook and Instagram accounts. The ads are being sent out from an account under the name “l

Over a thousand local and international runners took part in the annual Guam Ko’ko’ Road Race activities hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau this past weekend at the Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park. With the assistance and expertise of t

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans unveiled its sixth coastal sign at the Tepungan Beach Park with funding made possible from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. Prior launches have occurred at the Ypao Beach Park, Talo&rs

The Guam Power Authority announced its partnership with the University of Guam to provide internship opportunities for college students interested in a career within the power utility industry. On April 4, 2024, GPA and UOG met to sign a Memorandum of Und

The Department of Revenue & Taxation and the Department of Administration processed and mailed checks or paid by direct deposit, 2,076 Individual Tax (1040) refund payments totaling $5,812,028. Individual Tax refunds paid this week total 2,211 (94%), of w

A convicted child molester will learn his fate in the Superior Court of Guam this week. Derick James Simmons is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday. In March 2022, found him guilty of five counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct as a first degr

The wait is finally over. There's a new spot on Guam many have waited excitingly to see for themselves. Don Don Donki Guam officially opens its doors to the public this week - April 25th - that's on Thursday. It’s part of the famous chain of discoun

The Hawai’i State Senate confirmed Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori to the Hawai‘I State Board of Education. Hattori, a Guam native, said she is committed to advancing the vision of a K-12 educational system that prepares all students to be glob

Nearly 50 pounds of meth was found in the mail. The details coming to light after multiple cases were unsealed in the District Court of Guam this week. The cases date back to August 2020 and continue through december of last year. The drugs were found in

A man is under arrest accused of filming a 12-year-old girl while she was in the shower. Forty-six-year-old Edward Prens is charged twice with invasion of privacy. Court documents state the child was using the outside shower at a Yigo residence when she h

The Guam Legislature convened for a regular session on Friday. During today’s session, lawmakers discussed a bill authored by Senator Will Parkinson and co-sponsored by Senator Amanda Shelton would extend family care and medical leave for miscarriag

Discussions to enhance safety in our region was discussed during a U.S. House Rules Committee hearing held in the nation's capital today. Congressman James Moylan submitting several amendments to H.R. 8036, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropria

35-year-old Eric Galvan was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to unauthorized access of a protected computer. The court recommended he be held in terminal island in San Pedro, California. As KUAM reported, Galvan went to the victim&

A drug dealer is senteced to three years in the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. Dominic Joshua Cruz learned his fate before Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood in the District Court of Guam. The court recommended he serve his time at Sheridan Federal Correction

Drive-by shooting defendant Nicholas Moore is denied his request to have his case dismissed in the Superior Court of Guam. Defense called for the dismissal after the court granted a second mistrial. Judge Vernon Perez issued his decision stating Wednesday

A multi-million dollar road construction project in the southern part of Guam has officially been completed. The Route 5 reconstruction and widening project is a $12.9 million project funded by the Federal Highway Administration and completed by InfraTech

The Guam Department of Education congratulates the exceptional achievement of Luis P. Untalan Middle School, which secured first place in seven out of eight categories at the Guam History Day competition. The event, which took place in March, revolved aro

The University of Guam is pleased to announce a full-day “Dementia Care Conference” to be held at the Westin Resort Guam on Saturday, May 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The theme of the conference is titled, “The Journey of Caregiving.&r

Following a high-profile rescue of three mariners from Pikelot Atoll, the U.S. Coast Guard, operating through the USCGC Oliver Henry and coordinated by U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam with U.S. Embassy and USAID partners, continued their vi

ASC Trust has acquired BG Investment Services in a deal that gives them full operational control of the group. BankGuam Holding Company announced the ownership change this morning, noting that the BG office, which provides full-stack individual and instit