The next phase in Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations defined by a series of amendments shaping not just the numbers on paper, but the promises kept, and the priorities set for our island’s future. On Wednesday, Senator Shawn Gumataotao unrelentin

At Tiguac Cemetery, the grass may grow quietly but the paper trail is screaming. A KUAM News investigation reveals Comfort Cuts, owned by Frankie Rosalin and Charissa Tenorio, two of the seven indicted in the recent high profile pandemic funds fraud case,

A hotel employee is behind bars, accused of a string of violent and sexual assaults against a coworker, charges that could put him in prison for more than 13 years. According to court documents, 42-year-old Norwin Simao Nanpei is charged with multiple cou

From fetching what could be life saving medication, staying calm off the leash through TSA checkpoints, and comforting handlers with anxiety. A dog demonstration wraps up HMI Guam’s 4th Annual Veteran Symposium at the University of Guam lecture hall

For 17-year-old Jason J. Perez, a senior at John F. Kennedy High school, the sky has never just been the limit, it’s been his destination. “Flying solo–going up in the plane, you just know, this is what I want to do,” said Perez. H

They’ve built careers, and communities, one challenge at a time. Now, three remarkable women from Guam’s trades industry are sharing the hard-earned lessons that have shaped their journeys and how they keep going without burning out. KUAM Inte

Tyra Delos Reyes, a University of Guam senior majoring in business administration, recently returned from a transformative global leadership program in the Netherlands, where she represented Guam and the United States as one of only 10 students selected n

Artspace Guåhan is teaming up with local glass mosaic artist Mark Murer for a free hands-on mosaic workshop for children ages five and up. The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanitie

Francis Jerome Taisacan, 30, and Bryan Joseph Guerrero, 36, are facing serious charges after authorities say they attacked a corrections officer at the Department of Corrections in Mangilao. The incident happened during a “Name to Face” headco

Lawmakers continue their debate on how to spend Guam’s $1.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during session today. Their challenge? Finding a balance between meeting immediate needs and investing in the island’s long-term future, in ways th

As a remote island, Guam faces unique challenges in connecting veterans with federal resources but that doesn’t mean local and community support isn’t there. KUAM News sought more on how HMI Guam’s 4th Annual Veteran Symposium Is remindi

After reports of school bus delays in the south at the start of the year, KUAM News reached out to the Department of Public Works to talk driver shortages, fleet capacity, and what’s being done to fix it. The Guam Department of Education’s tea

Two years in the making and arriving at the perfect time. With public outrage still simmering over the neglected Tiguac Cemetery, the Department of Parks & Recreation just got a $12,000 boost in new lawn equipment — thanks to a federal grant from th

A man convicted of possessing a stolen SUV and methamphetamine will spend the next five years behind bars. Gregorio Jason K. Pangelinan was sentenced Monday after a heated hearing where his defense blamed Guam Police for mishandling evidence — even

The long-awaited trial for Nicholas Wayne Moore — accused of shooting and killing Michael Castro in October 2020 — is on hold once again. This week, jury selection was set to begin in superior court, but Judge Maria Cenzon granted a continuanc

The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce is putting the spotlight on resilience and results. Thursday morning at their 3rd general meeting panel, three powerhouse leaders from the trades — Olivia Hancock of M80 Systems, Doyon Morato of Nikido Cons

The University of Guam has extended open registration for the Fanuchånan, or Fall 2025 semester, to Friday, Aug. 29, giving students extra time to enroll and prepare for the new academic year. Students can register online, in person at the Admission

The Commission on CHamoru Language and the Teaching of the History & Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam (Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’) announc

Lawmakers have spent the past three days combing through GovGuam's Fiscal Year 2026 budget plan – a process some are calling a “big, beautiful compromise”. However, with tax rollbacks, shrinking surpluses, and federal support drying up,

A George Washington High School one-to-one aide has been arrested after allegations of assaulting a special education student. Police say Michael Hocog II faces charges including assault, child abuse, abuse of the incompetent, and official misconduct. The

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation probing “financial irregularities” in connection to Guam Congressman James Moylan’s office, according to the delegate himself. Moylan coming forward with the information with a reco

A teacher shortage has long plagued the Guam Department of Education — and less than a week into the new school year, education officials are sharing how it’s affecting classrooms and what’s being done to close the gap. It’s only D

Flames lit up the night sky in Dededo — a massive blaze tearing through the global recycling center and sending plumes of smoke over nearby neighborhoods. The fire sparked evacuations and kept emergency crews on scene into the early morning. Just af

A Yona woman already on pre-trial release for a drug case is back behind bars after police say she admitted she planned to smoke meth right after a probation check-in. According to court documents, 38-year-old Angelica Marie Taisacan was pulled over Monda

A George Washington High School one-to-one aide has been arrested after allegations of assaulting a special education student. Police say Michael Hocog II faces charges including assault, child abuse, abuse of the incompetent, and official misconduct. The

The villages of Hågat and Humåtak will see partial lane closures as the Guam Power Authority will be conducting vegetation trimming on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crews will be working along Route 2, from Nimitz Beach

Guam Elite Basketball announced the 2025 Legends Meet the Future Camp & Classic from Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, featuring basketball standouts Joseph Lin (New Taipei Kings, 2025 TPBL Champion and younger brother of global icon Jeremy Lin of "Linsanity" fame), J

The Department of Public Health and Social Services will be conducting a Back-to-School Immunization Outreach on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or while supplies last at the Micronesia Mall. This event is for children ages 4 to 18

Bill No. 44, the $1.35 billion General Appropriations Act of 2026, funds each branch of our government, allocations for education, health, and public safety, and includes debt service for long-term projects. Chair for the Committee on Finance and Governme

The long-awaited trial of Nicholas Wayne Moore is set to begin this week, more than four years after he was charged, and nearly five years since the disappearance of 33-year-old Michael Castro. Jury selection began Monday morning before Superior Court Jud

Guam Animals In Need’s Spay and Neuter Island Pets clinic is just getting started in Talo’fo’fo but the community program could wrap up and leave earlier than planned due to low sign ups. “Today is our first day and we have about 2

Their branches may be many, but their roots are one. “This is what it’s all about–it’s all about family,” said Reunion Committee Co-Chair Carol Haggard Martinez. This past weekend, the Plaza de España in Hagåt&nt

The Guam Department of Labor will be hosting a series of town hall meetings for its year-round In-School Youth Program to inform high school parents and students about enrollment opportunities. During these town hall meetings, GDOL staff will be on hand t

A reminder for families and supporters, tomorrow’s your chance to show support for breastfeeding awareness. The public is invited to join the Breastfeeding Awareness Wave Wednesday, Aug, 13 at Skinner Plaza in Hagåtña, across from CHamo

The Aydlett brothers are getting ready for their biggest and most complex toy timber project yet and it’s all for a good cause. Starting Sept. 24 at the Agana Shopping Center, the brothers and their Tower for Humanity team will begin construction on

Ripped from their homeland nearly a century ago, sacred CHamoru Latte Stones and other treasures are finally coming home. In Honolulu, Guam's Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio stood alongside cultural leaders to witness history in motion, the beginning of

As the fiscal year nears its end, senators are working to finalize the Government of Guam’s FY 2026 budget But since its release last Friday, outside concern has zeroed in on one controversial piece of the puzzle: Rolling back the business privilege

In this story, we warn you, viewer discretion is advised. The following contains footage of a violent fight that may be disturbing. A chaotic brawl outside a Tumon nightclub is under investigation tonight by the Guam Police Department. Just after 1:20 a.m

Two people are facing serious drug charges after police executed a no-knock search warrant at a Dededo home Thursday morning. Officers with a drug task force seized more than three grams of methamphetamine, LSD, 39 prescription pills marked “337,&rd

A 43-year-old man is behind bars, accused of burglary, theft, drug possession, and having a firearm without a valid ID. Prosecutors say Jeremy Babauta Pangelinan broke into a home on July 22, shattering a bathroom window and stealing a Playstation 5 and a

In a satellite office at Tumon Sands Plaza, Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School standing as a united front, facing the pressing question: Has it secured a physical campus as the new school year nears? As of Monday, the answer is no,

A normal Friday morning at the Asan Beach Memorial Park led to a shocking discovery when a beachgoer noticed a gillnet abandoned in the waters, with several baby sharks trapped and dead. “So DAWR (Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources) staff re

The U.S. Air Force has pulled the plug on plans to station a dozen Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15 fighter jets at Andersen Air Force Base. In a record of decision released last week, the Air Force cited operational analysis, site surveys, environmen

The Guam Police Department traded sirens for smiles Thursday morning, as officers welcomed Guam Department of Education students back for the first day of classes in School Year 2025-2026. It's part of GPD’s “High-Five A Five-0” communit

Correctional officers at the Mangilao Department of Corrections facility spotted suspicious activity through drone surveillance on August 10. Officers say inmate Henry Dean San Nicolas was seen removing an item from his pocket and placing it on the ground

The Guam Department of Labor is alerting residents about a scam circulating on Facebook, falsely claiming to offer “Department of Labor grants.” These posts are NOT from GDOL and are not connected to any legitimate government program. Scammers

Guam’s skilled workforce continues to grow as more students complete apprenticeship and training programs through the GCA Trades Academy in partnership with the Guam Department of Labor. The latest graduates represent a diverse group of individuals

The U.S. Department of Labor is giving states and territories, including Guam, more time to resolve Pandemic Unemployment Assistance overpayment cases. Guam’s Dept. of Labor says USDOL plans to extend all active cares act grants to Dec. 31, 2025. Th

The University of Guam School of Engineering has been awarded a $275,081 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation Program to acquire a state-of-the-art structural testing machine. The grant will fund the purchase o

At 10:33 p.m. on Sunday, Guam Fire Department crews responded to the Global Recycling Center on Batulo Street, Dededo, for a large auto fire. Multiple tires, vehicles, and a makeshift structure were fully engulfed. According to GFD Spokesperson Capt. Nick

This Sunday at 6am (Guam time), witness history as Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio leads Guam’s delegation at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu for the return of ancient CHamoru latte stones and artifacts to the Marianas.These treasures, part of the Ho

GUAM WINS! In what was practically a must-win game for Team Guam in the FIBA Asia Cup, our boys hung tough, rode the talents of their stars and pulled-out a victory against a tough team from Syria, winning 82-73. Tai Wesley was a machine in all phases, no

Big changes are now in effect for anyone buying or selling a car on Guam. The Department of Revenue & Taxation’s Vehicle Registration Branch says a notarized bill of sale is now mandatory for all vehicle ownership transfers — effective immedia

Don't fret if you missed last Sunday's inaugural Tumon Night Market. You can check it out this weekend! Get ready for all the fun and excitement the Tumon Night Market has to offer this Sunday, August 10! Worried about traffic or walking far? Hop on GVB&r

A new generation of ships is taking shape for Guam and the Pacific as Matson and Philly Shipyard celebrate a key construction milestone. In Philadelphia, Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard held a dock-mounting ceremony to mark the start of hull assembly fo

A pill-sized camera is changing the way stomach issues are diagnosed on Guam thanks to new technology now available at the Guam Regional Medical City. GRMC has launched a new, non-invasive procedure called Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy, using

Over at the Dusit Thani Resort Gum in Tumon, a press conference was held for this weekend's annual Pink Ball. It'll be the 12th time the gala, black-tie fundraising event is held as an opportunity to show our collective support for local organizations tha

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is again seeking public input on a New Emergency Shoreline Protection Plan in East Hagåtña. The project targets a 2,100-foot stretch of south marine corps drive, an area Usace says is at imminent risk of colla

Guam’s culture took center stage in Japan as the Guam Visitors Bureau and a delegation joined a major festival in Kashiwa City. GVB participated in the 2025 Kashiwa Matsuri (festival) to celebrate and strengthen Guam’s 34-year sister-city rela

The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency’s newest trainees have begun their journey toward becoming sworn law enforcement officers responsible for stopping threats at our island’s borders and ports of entry. As CQA’s 16th Cycle, these 10 m

The Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Driver’s License Examination Branch is experiencing difficulty fully processing most driver’s license and Guam Identification transactions. The vendor, as well as the Office of Technology, are awa

A Mangilao man is facing serious charges after police say he stole a company truck, then claimed he simply “found” it and drove it home. Twenty-eight-year-old Cassey Moses was charged Tuesday with theft of a motor vehicle as a second-degree fe

A man who agreed to sell a used suv for $900 is now facing felony charges after the buyer says he never got the car. According to a magistrate’s complaint, 27-year-old Christien Palacios was charged with theft by deception after allegedly failing to

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that due to connectivity issues, SNAP and Cash Assistance benefits were not successfully loaded onto client EBT cards on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The Office of Technology is actively working to re

Two medical outreach events have wrapped up for the year, helping youth in need get ready for the school year. The Department of Youth Affairs and Guam Healthcare Providers Coalition hosted two final medical missions over the weekend, one at the Kattan Yo

Amphibious Aquatics Guam made a record-breaking splash at the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics at the Cy-Fair Natatorium in Houston, Texas. With over 725 athletes from across the nation competing in more than 34 swimming events and relays, Amph

A routine traffic stop in Dededo led to a meth bust early Monday morning. On Aug. 4, officers patrolling Quezon Street pulled over a silver Nissan Frontier that was stopped without its rear lights on. The driver, identified as Ronaldo P. Alviz, appeared n

The push for renewable energy on Guam just got a major boost. The Consolidated Commission on Utilities has given the Guam Power Authority the green light to pursue a deal that could bring an additional 18.4 megawatts of solar power to the island. If appro

The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, along with the Guam Restoration of Watersheds Initiative, hosted a community tree planting event at the Ugum watershed site on Saturday. Dozens of volunteers, including student

A donation from PDC Wholesale is helping Guam Animals In Need continue their lifesaving work. PDC Wholesale, a proud partner of GAIN and sponsor of events like Pet Fest, has donated $3,500 to support the shelter’s mission. The funds will help cover

New students attending the University of Guam this fall will be met with several changes designed to help them achieve their academic and professional goals more efficiently and effectively. UOG has unveiled its Academic Master Plan 2025–2030, a str

A Chalan Pago man is facing serious charges after police say he violently attacked a woman during a heated argument. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jesse Vince Duenas allegedly assaulted, strangled, and repeatedly sat on the victim, making it d

A defendant in a high profile pandemic fraud case is facing new trouble. Tina Sanchez, one of seven people accused in a $1.9 million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring, is due back in District Court this week after testing positive for methamphet

A jury has found Matthew Joaquin Brown guilty of possession of a controlled substance following a short deliberation. According to the Office of the Attorney General, Brown was arrested after he showed up to self-surrender at the probation office inside t

The Guam Police Department has taken a 15-year-old male into custody in connection to an armed robbery at Song Market in Chalan Pago. According to GPD, two masked individuals - one armed with a machete, the other with a baseball bat - entered the store on

U.S. Naval Base Guam just wrapped-up a week of high-intensity training—part of a region-wide security drill, Citadel Pacific 2025. From July 28 to August 1, Navy Security Forces at Naval Base Guam, along with support teams like Joint Region Marianas

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is inviting the community to join a weeklong celebration beginning Monday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 9, honoring the vital role of Guam's community health centers. These centers provide affordable, access

In partnership with the Guam Department of Labor, the Governor and Lt. Governor are opening enrollment for the Year-Round In-School Youth Program beginning Aug. 10 through Sept. 15, 2025. This program is a workforce readiness initiative aimed at helping h

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is ushering in a new era for the island’s Medicaid program, backed by a transformative $39 million federal investment from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. An additional $4.5 mill

A man accused of stabbing his wife to death was a no-show in court Thursday — because he's been hospitalized. Vince Yatar was scheduled to enter a plea to first-degree murder charges in the death of Diana Rose Lagman, but never appeared before Magis

A man is accused of breaking into a Tamuning apartment and stealing the resident’s car. Authorities say 32-year-old CK Kisoy (also known as "CK Kiosy) was caught on surveillance footage entering the victim’s unit not once, but twice and then d

A man accused of huffing butane inside the bathroom of the Agana Shopping Center is now facing drug charges. Authorities say 33-year-old Ray Dela Cruz Osorio, Jr. was caught in the act—a security guard reported a strong gas smell that made him dizzy

It was an opportunity for people to learn more about the complex issues that lead to homelessness on Guam and what is available to help those in need. The 3rd Annual Housing and Homelessness Summit was recently held at the University of Guam Lecture Hall.

A mother accused in the death of her one-year-old baby boy is headed to trial this week. Jury selection for defendant Giltinan Ramangmou is set to begin wednesday before Judge Vernon Perez in superior court. Ramangmou has since denied the charges of murde

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