An update to the story of the early Saturday morning crash in Sinajana involving a man in his mid-30s. Guam Police Department Spokesperson Officer Berlyn Savella confirms that the man has died. According to Savella, at approximately 2:09am, a 2004 Mitsubi

The condition of a man in his mid-30s is unknown after his vehicle crashed in Sinajana early Saturday. According to Guam Fire Department Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido, units responded to a report of a crash at 2:10am on Rte. 4 near the GWA pump station. C

For the last 22 years, the TSA has continuously worked to improve its operational safety for travelers at U.S. airports, while also seeking ways to make the process more efficient for travelers. Today visiting TSA West Region spokesperson Lorie Danker sho

How walkable is your village? Amber Mendiola is the administrator for the NMI hospital’s Non-Communicable Disease programs and recently examined that issue under a new walkability initiative. "Physical activity or inactivity is a risk factor for dia

NMI Gov. Arnold Palacios defended his pivot away from the China tourism market and toward the military as there are growing calls to tap back into the market amid a deficit. "We're always vulnerable and we're always vulnerable despite the geopolitical sit

Mary H. Brazzle / Behavioral Health Specialist "A lot of the students experience trauma and even just hearing like the strong winds would trigger a reaction in them, but they wouldn't even know, a lot of them didn't understand why," said Mary H. Brazzle,

A hearing on a bill to suspend the business privilege tax on food and medicine for a year drew surprisingly little testimony today. Sponsor, Sen. Jesse Lujan is seeking a one-year waiver on the widely purchased items to hopefully give consumers a much-nee

Murder suspect Jordan Babauta may have an attorney but there could issue with his duration in the case, causing another delay to move forward with the trial. Babuata is one of the four accused of killing retired Army veteran Jason Susuico back in January.

Could September have anything to do with an uptick in student violence? One Guam Department of Education school principal observes, there just might be.

With an alarming number of lives lost on the roads just this year, authorities are hoping a new piece of equipment that displays how fast motorists are driving will help deter speeding. Many of you may remember a viral flier of the equipment circulating o

Their mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering—this is what volunteers with the American Red Cross Guam Chapter do. We kick off our series by highlighting the efforts of these unsung heroes during the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar.

The Guam Police Department officer who is charged with aggravated assault and was placed on administrative leave while internal affairs conducted their investigation, seems to be back on duty. According to a memo dated Sept. 14, effective Sept. 17, Leon G

Hyatt Regency Guam is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its annual WineFest 2023 this Sept. 30. Island Beverage Marketing Director Kimberlee Gogue told KUAM News that whether you are a novice or wine connoisseur, with over 200 premium wines from all o

A confirmation hearing was held today for Fred Bordallo to be the next director of the Department of Corrections. Bordallo is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a former chief of the Guam Police Department. Most recently he served as director of the Office o

Today Sports Land Shooting Range owner John Sablan receiving documents from the Office of the Attorney General of Guam. AG Doug Moylan finally gave his legal opinion a month after the island’s only outdoor shooting range was forced to close its door

The hearing for a Guam Police Department officer who is charged with aggravated assault as a third-degree felony was moved to October 4 as he is still in the process of securing an attorney. On Wednesday, Peter Jesse Leon Guerrero appeared before Magistra

Guam’s congressman plans to bring a “centuries-old traditional practice” back to island and the other territories by introducing a bill to repeal the federal ban on cockfighting. 

Heads up for an island staple -- the Department of Public Health and Social Services and Social Services has put an alert out on certain Spam Classic cans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Hormel Foods Corp. Services reported last mont

If employees at the Guam Department of Education see something, can they really say something? KUAM spoke to GDOE officials amid allegations that fear of retribution is silencing concerned staff. If you want a glimpse into the conditions at GDOE's public

A thunderstorm advisory for the airport has been issued by the National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office until 4:30 p.m., Thursday. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions

Taxation is the wrong tool to address the alarmingly high rates of obesity and diabetes on Guam. That was the consensus from a panel of distributors who testified today on a bill that would impose a new tax on all beverages containing sugar. The measure b

Guam Department of Education schools are teetering on the brink of failing to meet essential health and safety standards–despite best efforts made by school personnel and the wider community. GDOE officials are giving insight as to why. 

The Guam Power Authority is extending its potential rotating outage schedule another 10 days -- now through Sept. 30. GPA gave the latest update as they continue to work to stabilize the island's power system. Repairs continue to base load unit Cabras 2 b

It’s been almost three years since the death of Michael Castro.  KUAM sat down with his mother as she remembers her son and the man accused in his death.  

At least two people are facing charges in yesterday morning's purse snatching in Tamuning. Twenty-six-year-old Jerome Jimmy Pouk is charged with theft of property and robbery and 28-year-old Joshua Albert Aldan Naputi is charged with complicity to commit

It's no secret many have been jumping ship since the Guam attorney general came into office at the beginning of the year. There's been a steady decline in lawyers for years. Now in an attempt to boost recruitment efforts, the AG is making a request to the

It's been 33 years since the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act became law, and senators today discussed a measure to finally bring Guam's public schools into full compliance. Over the years GDOE has sought to accommodate disabled students as best i

You may have noticed an increased police presence on major thoroughfares around the island, and the initiative is already paying dividends, keeping our roads safe. GPD says two new programs – SCOPE, which stands for Seatbelt Child Restraint Occupant

Former mixed martial arts fighter Ricky Camp accused of brutally assaulting an off-duty law enforcement officer is seeking a new attorney. Appearing before Magistrate Judge Benjamin Sison on Wednesday, Ricky Camp told the court he has to, “find one

Lifeworks Guam is holding their 19th Annual Candlelight Memorial Service this Saturday at the Saint Anthony Catholic School auditorium to remember the lives lost to suicide. This comes as we continue to bring awareness this September as Suicide Prevention

On Tuesday, the man accused in the beheading of 51-year-old Andrew Castro appeared in Superior Court of Guam Judge Alberto Tolentino's courtroom for a hearing. Donovan Allen Chargualaf Ornellas appeared with his attorney William Pole to discuss with the j

Welcome home to the Guam delegation! Which one, you say, given that at any moment our community sends a bunch of representatives worldwide to spread the Hafa Adai gospel? On this occasion, I'm talking about the group of girls that competed in the National

Did you feel it? The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that struck 274 kilometers south-southwest Malesso', with a depth of 10.0 kilometers, at 7:10 a.m., according to a news release. There is no tsunami thr

The National Sea Grant Association visited Saipan to learn more about the NMI’s conservation efforts at the Northern Marianas College, which is applying for Sea Grant status. NMC president Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero said, "With sea grants, very much

A string of purse snatchings has been happening on island in the past several days. According to police, they have a person in custody in at least one case but no official word yet if all of the incidents are related.

Compared to previous major typhoons, the island's water system held up pretty post-Mawar. The Guam Waterworks Authority presented a storm recovery report to the Consolidated Commission on Utilities today. 94 wells were operational before the storm hit. Af

Individual Tax refund payments totaling almost $696,000 for Tax Year 2022 were processed and sent out on September 15, according to a release from the Office of the Governor. The payments are for 233 individual error-free returns filed on or before Septem

"We are here" - that’s the message the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is sharing with the community through the launch of its Manggaige Ham crisis counseling program for Typhoon Mawar survivors. The resource aims to provide disaster surv

The lawsuit against Guam Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson and the members of the Guam Education Board is at a standstill. The case involves GDOE parents of two separate minor children with disabilities suing Swanson and the GEB f

A multi-million dollar lawsuit has been filed against the Guam Regional Medical City for failure to make lease payments on the Medical Arts Facility next door. The claim was brought by the facility developer CW Holdings LLC, which said GRMC signed a 30-ye

Scores on Guamanians of you have been DM'ing us about the strange haze that's been over Guam today. Brandon Aydlett with the National Weather Service says it appears to be residual effects from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii about a week ago. "Kilauea has

As we recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month, those affected by suicide break the silence by sharing their stories.

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero returned today from a trip to Okinawa. She met with Gov. Denny Tamaki who has visited Guam twice in the last three years. The Okinawa governor extended an invitation to Gov. Leon Guerrero in return. According to Adelup, the two disc

A man was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after being pulled from Ypao Beach waters. Department of Parks and Recreation and Pacific Island Club lifeguards were already performing CPR on the 69-year-old man when first responders arrived on the scen

Inmates with the Department of Corrections are lending a hand in cleaning up a Yigo street that was nicknamed “The Great Wall of Trash.”

Prepare yourself for everything pika.

The annual Mangilao Donne' Festival is kicking off this Friday through Sunday at the Night Market grounds.

Excitement is in the air for the students of Upi Elementary School as the home of the totots returns to their Yigo campus today, five days a week, for in-person learning. Their return marks the end of an alternating schedule for both D.L. Perez and UPI sc

A bill that aims to raise the mandatory minimum years of imprisonment for engaging in the trafficking of any persons under the age of 18 has been introduced by Congressman James Moylan along with co-lead Congressman Don Davis, Congressman Buddy Carter, Co

As mold issues linger in Guam Department of Education schools, lawmakers have made it clear, they're frustrated with the slow-moving solutions to rid of the growth.

While we take pride in our relaxed pace and kickback island vibes, we all lead busy lives and we could all use a boost to get us through the day. So head over to any of the 13 Foody's locations throughout Guam for the fix you crave – without the gui

In sports, there are fish tales...and then there are legendary athletic stories that stand the test of time. The three-man Fish On crew of the 22' fishing vessel The Chief, which competed in the Gregorio Perez Invitational Fishing Derby, after a day of tr

Could you use a five percent reduction in your food and medicine costs? That's what a bill by Senator Jesse Lujan would do. The measure is up for a public hearing on Friday.

Following the U.S. Department of Education Grants and Risk Management Division’s high-risk validation visit with the Guam Department of Education Friday, GDOE superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Swanson said the department received a recommendation from the

An elderly woman was transported to the Guam Regional Medical City for injuries she sustained during a strong-arm robbery that occurred Sunday morning. According to Guam Police Department spokesperson Officer Berlyn Savella, the woman was walking along th

The Guam Department Of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources is looking to establish an in-water community clam farm in Inalahan and Malesso’. DAWR Biologist and project Principal Investigator Frank Roberto told KUAM News plans are

In another sign that the regional travel industry is continuing its post-pandemic recovery, Philippine Airlines announced its opening a new ticketing center at the Micronesia Mall. PAL regional head Bryan Ang says the Guam to Manila Route is back in full

Twenty-three-year-old Anthony E. Jack was arrested and charged with burglary to a motor vehicle, theft, criminal mischief, eluding a police officer, reckless driving and criminal trespass. According to a magistrate's complaint, in December 2022, Jack was

Thirty-two-year-old Dawn Edchuul Remoket II was arrested and is facing charges of carjacking, theft of a motor vehicle, fraudulent or forgery use of a license plate, assault, and two counts of theft of property. The charges stretch back to June 10 when Re

Screaming at the top of your lungs and cheering on the Niners can definitely build up the appetite of the faithful. So who better to please their palates than Guam's own Alvin Kabiling. Kabiling, who was born and raised on island, is the executive chef fo

Motorists take note, especially those traveling on airport roadways. Airport police will be enforcing traffic on Route 10-A and the Maga'haga Highway throughout the workweek and weekends. Guam International Airport Authority's acting executive manager, Ri

The executive and legislative branches can’t agree on how much the third quarter budget deficit is. The legislature’s fiscal analyst says it's $68.1 million for the first three-quarters of FY23. "I am not saying they are wrong. We are looking

The Guam Police Department and management of Thrifty Car Rental Guam are seeking the community's assistance in tracking down the person(s) responsible for stealing hundreds of dollars in solar lights in broad daylight on Sunday just after business closed

The Nathan Ojeda murder trial wrapped up witness testimony and will prepare for closing arguments next week. Ojeda is accused of shooting and killing Anthony "AJ" Mendiola on Jan. 4 in the southern village of Hagat The defense called Ojeda’s former

The U.S. Department of Education Grants and Risk Management Division was on island to assess if the Guam Department of Education has made enough improvements to reconsider its high-risk status. This request for reassessment was made by GDOE back in 2018&m

Expanding the capacity to build on sustainable development throughout Micronesia and the Pacific. The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, along with Guam Green Growth, announcing additional funding for the local 2030 Islands

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Tamuning construction company for serious violations that endangered workers at a Mangilao construction site.

An arrest was made in the break-in at Stonefish Grill and the Tumon Golf Driving Range last week. Through interviews and follow-ups, the Guam Police Department's community crimes task force arrested 29-year-old Dion Neely Richard for burglary, criminal mi

Just like the three other suspects that are currently behind bars for their alleged involvement in the murder of Army veteran Jason Susuico, the fourth suspect, Jason Manibusan, is being held on a million dollars cash bail. On Tuesday before Superior Cour

More witnesses came out to testify in day two of the trial of murder defendant Nathan Ojeda. One of the witnesses, a responder from the Guam Fire Department testified seeing a bullet at the scene after carrying out the shooting victim.

A woman convicted of stealing over $50,000 in SNAP benefits will serve eight months in federal prison. Eugena Palomo Lane appeared before Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood in the District Court of Guam in Hagatna earlier today. The 39-year-old admitte

Heard before the members of the Guam Legislature today was a bill to require hospital emergency rooms to provide rape victims with information and access to contraceptive pills. Sponsor Senator Will Parkinson says 22 states have such laws on the books, an

Here at home, the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is busy especially during the month of September with a slew of activities and outreach events as part of Suicide Prevention and Recovery Awareness. Director Therese Arriolas said, "Suicide prev

A bill to help curb unsightly illegal dumping along Guam's roadways was introduced today. The measure, introduced by Sen. Sabina Perez, follows recent media coverage of scenes such as this overflowing trash at the Zero Down housing area. The Perez bill ca

It’s an end to alternating schedules for two northern elementary schools. The students of Upi Elementary School are slated to return to their home campuses on Monday, Sept. 18 for in-person instruction five days a week. The move follows a short stin

He caught the eye of the governor's security detail while she was on her morning walk. Now, 32-year-old Byron Taimanglo Muna is facing charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. According to a magistrate's complaint, on Monday morning, Muna was

The 9/11 anniversary sparked Minority Leader Frank Blas, Jr. To request "asset insurance and continuity of operations plans" from all executive branch agencies. He says there are two lessons learned from the worst terrorist attacks in American history: a

The gun used in the senseless shooting Saturday afternoon at the Hi5 Logo Shop in Maite that left one man dead belonged to a probation officer. The alleged suspect, 21-year-old Jayson Gaan Sowas allegedly admitted to investigators he stole the gun from an

As today marks 22 years since 9/11, the school community of D.L. Perez Elementary School held a flag ceremony in honor of our first responders. Youngsters at the Yigo campus were instructed to wear red, white, or blue as they solemnly assembled in their c

Trial began for a man accused of raping a woman in her home. Robby Narruhn appeared before Judge Vernon Perez today with attorneys making their opening statements. Prosecuting attorney Christine Tenorio told the jury that Narruhn will say he wasn’t

Andrew Atoigue has stepped down as deputy director at the Department of Corrections. DOC Director Fred Bordallo Jr. confirms with KUAM News that his resignation was effective Sept. 9. The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration announced management changes a

Over the weekend, the Department of Public Health and Social Services confirmed two cases of the EG.5 (Eris) COVID-19 omicron subvariant. Available evidence suggests Eris to be transmissible, but not as severe. Those experiencing symptoms should get teste

Focus on Your Vision: Prioritize Eye Health with an Eye Exam IntroductionOur eyes are the windows to the world, allowing us to witness life's beauty and experience the wonders of the universe. Yet, how often do we truly consider the importance of eye heal

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority proposed new hospital rates, fees and charges. This includes a total of 22 proposed room and board rates that go into effect on October 1, 2023 upon approval of the Guam Legislature and a total of 73 interim fees that

It’s a tough job that can be deadly. The Guam Police chief responding to the recent news that his officer is cleared of all charges in connection to the gas station shooting in Dededo that claimed the life of one man. The dismissal of the case comes

A temporary food service establishment sanitary permit is still needed to serve food and beverages at any special event. reminding event coordinators and food vendors to apply for this sanitary permit ahead of time to receive it prior to each event. Envir

Now with more test kits here and the pilot program completed, Guam is expanding COVID-19 testing capacity to any anyone displaying symptoms. This week individuals can visit designated testing sites for drive-thru and walk-in testing: •Tuesday, April

Carol Janice Weller, 24, was arrested and charged with Family Violence after she allegedly assaulted a man on April 26. Court documents state Weller was drinking vodka at Dededo home early in the morning with the victim. The victim later woke up to Weller

After two separately reported alleged crimes, 25-year-old KN Niosy was finally arrested this week. The first complaint was made in late January where Niosy is accused of smashing a man's car window in. The second incident, according to court documents, ha

Mckain Micky, 30, was arrested and charged with assault on a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness. According to court documents, on April 26, police responded to a disturbance in Tamuning. Micky was upstairs in an apartment and was all

It's the second arrest in a week for 23-year-old MK Makichy. He was arrested and charged with Theft by Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Assault on a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass and Assault. Cour