The National Association of Social Workers Guam Chapter issued a statement, opposing the Office of the Attorney General’s recent decision to penalize individuals for panhandling and seeking help on Guam’s roads. The statement says that the pun

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has signed Executive Order 2025-01, officially establishing the Division of Homelessness Assistance and Poverty Prevention under the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services.This new division builds on the foundation

With the recent school shooting in Nashville, necessary precautions are being taken by Guam Department of Education high schools with the Guam Police Department. The safety and security of students is a major concern that chair of the Guam Education Board

Imagine a nationally recognized trail that spans across the island inviting locals and visitors from all over. That's the idea educator and author Tom Renfro shares with KUAM. He hopes to get as many in the community involved to create the Guam National T

After going over the house rules, the first official meeting for the Mayors Council of Guam commenced on Thursday. Looking out from where he sat, president of the MCOG and Piti mayor Jesse Alig saw some familiar faces and new faces as Thursday's meeting w

Tax season is just around the corner with the first day of filing coming up on Monday, January 27. Here's more from experts on how to make this year’s filing stress free. New year, new tax season. Local tax professionals are already seeing an influx

It’s a campaign promise made by now-president Donald Trump on his path to the White House. “I’m going to close the Department of Education and move education back to the States, and we’re going to do it fast," he declared. But what

The Guam Power Authority has a lot of experience being vertical – supporting power poles and distribution towers that reach several stories high, as well as feeder lines and bucket trucks that go skyward to maintain them. But the utility agency is n

Most of us have pets and they're beloved members of our families. But the sheer number of these four-legged friends has been alarmingly large for several years, and the Spay and Neuter Island Pets, or "SNIP" clinic is doing its part to help. The Guam Anim

The Attorney General’s Office live streamed its Panbuster operation Friday issuing tickets to people they catch panhandling without a permit. The staff include armed law enforcement. The footage showed one man became hostile with the staff as they h

New developments tonight in the search for new leadership at the Guam Visitors' Bureau. The GVB Board meeting today with interim Search Committee Head Sonny Ada announcing the applications reviewed that former Senator Regine Biscoe Lee, who ranked top for

$2.8 million in unauthorized overtime uncovered at Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense. Senator Frank Blas asked, “Do any of you take full responsibility for what has happened?” “I take responsibility,” said Charles Este

An officer broke police protocol when they relayed information about the driver involved in a serious car crash in Dededo over the weekend. You may recall, police then released incorrect details that the driver had died. The officer did that without confi

It's been nearly three weeks into the new term of the 38th Guam Legislature, but democrats have yet to decide who will lead the minority party. The six democratic senators remain split between former Speaker Therese Terlaje and former Vice Speaker Tina Mu

There's an urgent need to increase Veterans' Affairs personnel in Guam. Congressman James Moylan told this exact thing to acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Todd Hunter noting Guam is home to nearly 200,000 patriots who love their country. An enlistment

The 38th Guam Legislature presented a resolution to the Archdiocese of Hagatna Office of Catholic Education in observance of National Catholic Schools Week. With the theme “Impacting Our Community, Inspiring Guam,” the resolution celebrates th

The Guam Power Authority is notifying the public of a partial road closure in Dededo to accommodate system improvements. The closure will take place from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, along Route 1, Marine Corps Drive, near the Har

The Department of Administration and the Department of Revenue and Taxation have announced that on Jan. 23, individual payors will no longer be charged credit card fees at the Treasurer of Guam terminals. Public law 37-135, enacted in November, appropriat

Murder defendant David Uncangco, Jr. is denied his request to have the robbery charges filed in a separate case against him dismissed with prejudice. The court previously granted the prosecution's request to dismiss without prejudice, meaning they could r

Putting veterans first. That was the highlight of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs oversight hearing held in Washington, DC this week. Representatives concerned over the ongoing delays, wait times and limited services veterans across the cou

A team of University Of Guam Accounting students earned top honors in the 2024 Government Finance Case challenge, winning the undergraduate division. Albin Tinoso, Katelyn Villa, and Ilaria Williams-Dueñas each received $1,500 for their winning pro

Guam’s Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities, or DISID, will receive $375,000 in funding to continue and enhance services for persons with disabilities. This funding, secured through a budget amendment by Senator Theres

Guam's nurses at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center will finally see an 18% salary increase, thanks to newly secured funds. The pay raise, approved in April 2024, had been delayed due to a lack of funding in the center's original budget. A recent a

Progress on the refurbishment of F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School has hit an unexpected snag with the discovery of damage from Typhoon Mawar and the theft of copper wiring. “[Someone] stole the wire out of the walls—that was early on in the pr

The suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a local game room is captured. Thirty-two-year-old Logan Elias is charged with second-degree robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery, destruction of evidence among others. Court

Attorney General Doug Moylan is asking for more time to respond to the Governor's motion to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against her and the Guam Housing Urban Renewal Authority. The defendants, being Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and GHURA, do not object to

After receiving a tip that the homeless encampment in Harmon was being bulldozed, our crew visited the site, only to learn that wasn't the case. Instead, the Office of Homelessness and Poverty Prevention, with the help of the Department of Public Works, w

Officials said the scam asks the recipient to reply using the link provided and enter their personal information. The Department Of Revenue and Taxation warns against texts with links that ask for personal identifying or banking information. Rev and Tax D

Officially sworn in Wednesday, Chief Daren Burrier is ready to assume command of the Guam Fire Department. During the ceremony, he noted he was ready for the journey and the challenges that come with it. One of those challenges is maintaining GFD’s

Thousands of federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees woke up to discover they are now placed on paid administrative leave due to a new executive order from President Trump. This comes as President Trump is dealing with more backlash for his bro

Guam's increasingly unfordable housing market has led to senators looking to prohibit discrimination in housing based on source of income. Senator Sabina Perez is the author of Bill 29. She hopes this will promote equitable access to housing. The bill not

Want to find out more about the state of housing on Guam? The Guam Housing Urban Renewal Authority is hosting a housing summit next Wednesday. GHURA is bringing together local and federal government officials, private developers, financial institutions, n

The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense will take the hot seat before senators tomorrow. You may recall, the Public Auditor found $2.8 million in questioned costs directly related to overtime. This led to Emergency Management Oversight Chair Se

Plans for the new hospital and its projected costs are among the first priorities for the new Health Oversight Chair. Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane announced an informational briefing to discuss the issue in early February. She stated, “This briefi

Island Beverage Distributors proudly announced the release of The Johnnie Walker Blue Guam Special Edition 2025. The initial shipment of these special edition bottles has arrived, as part of a limited quantity planned for production in 2025. IBD Wines and

Last December, paradise met precision at the Finest Guam Pro and Ama Golf Festa, a spectacular showcase of talent, teamwork, and community. Held at the breathtaking Finest Guam Golf and Resort, this unique event brought together four Korean Ladies Profess

The Department of Public Health & Social Services is urging the public to act promptly in claiming their 2024 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) funds. There are currently 4,351 individuals who qualify and have not collected their cards, or are un

Guam’s Search and Rescue community held its first quarterly meeting of the year on Jan. 8 to discuss safety strategies and address rising water-related fatalities. The meeting brought together representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire and

The Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division, in partnership with Guam Animals In Need, has announced a comprehensive dog and cat population survey. The initiative will run from Feb. 13 to Feb. 21 and will be led by a visiting team from Hu

The Office of the Governor has announced the successful completion of the Broadband, Equity, Access, And Deployment Challenge Process, a major milestone in expanding high-speed internet access across Guam. “Today marks a pivotal step forward in our

The Guam Power Authority is advising the public they will be operating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drones in Sinajania on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will utilize UAV drones to capture imagery of monotubes around the Pale Kieran Hickey

Following discussions between education officials and the community on the Guam Department of Education's maximization efforts, GDOE Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson has his recommendations for school decommissioning and consolidations for the Guam Educ

Following a Bloomberg article, The US’s Worst Fears of Chinese Hacking Are on Display in Guam, which included an interview with Melvyn Kwek of the Guam Power Authority, GPA issuing frequently asked questions about its cybersecurity efforts in respon

The Consolidated Commission on Utilities discussed the Guam Waterworks Authority’s involvement in the new medical campus in Mangilao. GWA plays a key role in developing the infrastructure to support it. At the center of Tuesday's work session discus

A tragic turn of events since Sunday night's serious car crash along Harmon Loop Road in Dededo. Guam Police Spokesperson Officer Berlyn Savella issued a press release midday Wednesday that the driver, identified as Traynie Radford, has died. Doctors at t

On Wednesday morning in Adelup, in front of family, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters from the Guam Fire Department, Daren Burrier was sworn in as Fire Chief. As KUAM reported, in October 2023, acting Governor Joshua Tenorio confirmed Burrier's sel

Investigators have released an update on the condition of the man involved in a serious crash along Route 15 in Dededo over the weekend. Traynie Radford who had been in the Intensive Care Unit at Guam Regional Medical City, was taken off intubation Tuesda

Monday marks the beginning of Guam’s 2025 income tax-filing season. The Department of Revenue & Taxation reminding taxpayers that all filings for 2024 tax returns must be submitted during tax filing season. You will have until Tuesday, April 15th to

An admitted drug dealer learns her fate in the District Court of Guam. Gina Cepeda Demapan was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison before Designated Judge Ramona Manglona. She has since pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamin

Guam's Department of Motor Vehicles is struggling to keep up with demand,as systems issues and capped daily service limits are forcing residents to line up for hours. KUAM News found out what's the issue, as many of you have brought your concerns forward.

Calls for transparency. The Guam Power Authority addressing a letter sent by Senator William Parkinson regarding rate increases. Parkinson's letter noted contradictory statements made by GPA about a planned rate decrease and a forthcoming rate increase. P

A man who admitted to threatening local and federal law enforcement officials is spared jail time. Defendant Nicolas Pinaula was sentenced to three years’ supervised release in the District Court of Guam. Pinaula has since pleaded guilty to transmis

The administration remains committed to restoring and exceeding Guam's fleet capacity to meet community needs. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero responded to concerns by Public Safety Oversight Chair Senator Shawn Gumataotao. The Governor, however, admitted to c

Guam Delegate James Moylan has been reappointed to the House Subcommittee on Readiness and newly assigned to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, both under the House Armed Services Committee. The Seapower Subcommittee oversees shipbuilding

As the Guam Fire Department prepares for the swearing-in ceremony of Daren Burrier as Fire Chief, he outlined the state of EMS response and ongoing efforts to improve services across the island. Chief Burrier noted that when he first assumed the role of a

Triple J announced a donation of $20,000 to four local nonprofits following the success of its annual Triple J 5K/10K Run held last November. Each organization received $5,000 during a check presentation ceremony held at Triple J's main headquarters in Up

Chalan Pago-Ordot swore in its new Municipal Planning Council. Eleven members who are residents of the village with various industries and backgrounds were sworn in and administered the oath by Judge Maria Teresa B. Cenzon, at the Lotte Hotel Guam. Eleven

A history-making day in Washington as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the nation's 47th President. The second of only two Presidents to serve non-consecutive terms. President Trump retook power with renewed energy and purpose. His inaugural address promisi

Optimism and energy in the air as president trump takes the oath of office. Guam Delegate James Moylan was among those inside the Capitol calling it an honor to witness America's new President and Vice President being sworn in. Moylan captured multiple ph

Former President Joe Biden announced a set of sweeping pre-emptive pardons to members of his family just minutes before leaving office on Monday. The announcement came ahead of the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th presi

Convicted drug kingpins Richard Toves Cabaccang and Roy Toves Cabaccang will be released from federal prison this year. Former President Joe Biden commuted their life sentences under the executive grant of clemency. Richard is now set to be released on Ma

Testing is underway today at Tiyan High School for individuals who may have come into contact with a person diagnosed with a confirmed case of tuberculosis. The Department of Public Health and Social Services confirmed an active investigation is ongoing a

The lawsuit filed by parents of two students with disabilities, alleging that education officials violated the Adequate Education Act, is moving forward. This after Superior Court Judge Elyze Iriarte dismissed several other claims added to the case back i

A manslaughter convict who won his appeal in the high court was resentenced to serve 15 years in prison. Defendant Branty Walliby, who previously got a 21 year sentence, appeared before Judge Alberto Tolentino in Superior Court today. As KUAM reported, Ju

Trial is delayed for the man indicted in the deadly stabbing of his cousin. Issac Gurtamag appeared before Judge Vernon Perez in Superior Court today. The trial was set to begin tomorrow, but parties told the court they need more time to prepare witnesses

Man’s best friend, at home, and in the field, the Guam Police Department’s K-9 unit plays a crucial role in keeping our community safe. “First of all, our K-9 unit comes in for many different factors: we have detection for drugs and expl

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 3:48 .p.m Tuesday afternoon about 28 kilometers southwest of Sånta Rita-Sumai. The quake was felt across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received,

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that gives TikTok a 75-day extension. During the extension the United States will not enforce the law which was meant to force the app's owner, Bytedance, to sell the company. President Joe Biden

Gardeners and farmers interested in growing seedless watermelons are invited to a special field day hosted by the University of Guam’s agricultural experiment station in Inalåhan. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m., a

Guam Cancer Care invites the community to join the third annual “Real Strong Teal Strong” wave in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The event takes place on Friday, Jan. 31st, at the ITC intersection in Tamuning. Show time is at 3:30 p

Generosity was on full display this Giving Tuesday as our community came together to make a difference. Through the 'K is for Kindness' campaign, KUAM CareForce, along with local schools, businesses, and individuals, showed what it means to give back. On

A caregiver convicted of molesting a woman with autism faces a maximum two years in prison. A superior court jury finding defendant Peter Scott Vonschimpf guilty of attempted 4th degree criminal sexual conduct and abuse of an incompetent person. Prosecuto

A man accused of molesting a teenage girl known to him is being held on $5,000 cash bail. 53-year-old Jeffrey Carlos is charged with multiple counts of second-and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and criminal voyeurism. The 16-year-old victim alleged

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has awarded Guam $2.5 million through the digital equity competitive grant program. This funding is part of a $369 million national initiative to advance digital skills and inclusion. This lat

After an apparent break in communication, the Guam Police Department has now confirmed they released inaccurate information that the driver in this past weekend's crash in Dededo had died.

Guam police investigating a trespass complaint takes a turn when a man is found with suspected methamphetamine. Forty-six-year-old Ren Hernam Francisco is charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a third-degree-felony. Court docume

A water outage in Inalahan has forced the Guam Department of Education to close the middle school campus in the southern village Tuesday. Students attending Inarajan Middle School can expect to view lessons online via Google Classroom or Schoology, offici

The countdown is on - the new Ukudu Power Plant is just months away from going online, with a target date of September. Guam Power Authority general manager John Benavente sharing his excitement about the facility's impact, highlighting two major benefits

Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense officials will take the hot seat before senators this week. Emergency management oversight chair Senator Shawn Gumataotao is scheduled to meet with agency officials on friday at the Guam Congress Building. Th

A man is rushed to the hospital after being seriously hurt in a car crash Sunday night. It happened at 10:49 pm along Harmon Loop Road in Dededo in front of L&E Gift Center. Units with the Guam Fire Department responded to find the driver of a black sedan

Transforming education on Guam. Education oversight chair Senator Vince Borja recently met with Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Erik Swanson. The freshman lawmaker emphasized the importance of collaboration and a student-centered approach

Two Saipan men are picked up on active warrants. 40-year-old Carl Camacho and 44-year-old Michael Tudela are each charged with burglary and theft. The arrests stem from a burglary and theft incident reported to CNMI Department of Public Safety on December

CNMI Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced her appointment to two new House committees: the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the House Committee on Small Business. She will serve on the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth,

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio joined the Talo’fo’fo’ community last week for the ribbon cutting of the new Talo’fo’fo’ playground, celebrating a moment of joy with the second graders of Talo’fo’fo’ Element

Monster Auto Corp., dba AutoSpot Guam, and TeleGuam Holdings, LLC, dba GTA, recently received approvals for the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program, which would provide funding for the respective entities to invest in energy efficiency. Monster

A man convicted of molesting a child and drug possession learns his fate in the Superior Court of Guam. Defendant Justin Santos is sentenced to 15 in the Department of Corrections prison before Judge John Terlaje. Last September, jurors found him guilty o

A Chinese national accused of trying to sneak onto Guam by boat has been ordered to be removed and sent back to the CNMI. Defendant Fengguo Fan along with four others were indicted the day after Christmas on charges of conspiracy and aiding and abetting t

Safety has become a concern for staff conducting compliance inspections with the Chamorro Land Trust Commission. During this week's CLTC meeting, the commission learned of a scare that prompted officials to call police. “Unfortunately, last week whe

The Chamorro Land Trust Commission also wants the Attorney General to take a look into the Governor's proposal to return land at Ypao Point in Tamuning. As KUAM reported, the Maga'haga proposed legislation to return Ypao Point property to the Perez family

The University of Guam has been awarded a $125,000 grant by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to expand its coastal resilience work with local communities through the sea grant program. This funding, appropriated by Congress, aims to enh