The man and woman accused in an armed kidnapping denied the allegations filed against them in Superior Court. Twenty-five-year-olds Noah Cepeda and Aja Lujan were indicted by a grand jury. The pair appeared virtually from prison before Magistrate Judge Be

A push to get a new Simon Sanchez campus for the Sharks drenched in tension between the administration and the legislature. Committee Chair on Education, Senator Chris Barnett, made a splash with his comments during a town hall meeting on the matter, aime

A man is under arrest accused of abusing a 7-year-old. Thirty-three-year-old Andrew Jerome Babauta is charged with child abuse. Court documents state Babauta allegedly used a belt to spank the child five times as punishment. The alleged victim told police

A convicted drug dealer is arrested in connection to a stabbing reported at the park across from a local elementary school in Dededo Sunday night. Forty-two-year-old Joseph Pugh Jr. is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault to include special

On board a United Airlines flight early Thursday morning, all 166 seats were filled with passengers excited for the island paradise experience. While the boarding process is the usual, the plane ride is much different. Starting at Haneda International Air

The first burial at the Veterans Cemetery in Piti was done in 1954. For 70 years, the island has used these sacred grounds to lay our fallen heroes to rest. 24,000 veterans are buried there but the 16-acre property is quickly running out of space. Governm

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center continue to receive reports of local telephone numbers receiving suspicious calls and messages or reported phishing scams from local, domestic and unusua

The CNMI Department of Labor is helping the 146 Hyatt employees transition as the hotel announced it's shutting down at the end of June. Leila Staffler, Secretary of the CNMI Department of Labor said, “It is sad to see Hyatt go, but we know that we'

Sixty-five-year-old Juan S. Salas is reported missing. The CNMI Department of Public Safety said he was last seen on May 1 around 7:30 a.m. at his Gualo Rai home. He was last seen wearing a shirt, black jean shorts, and black slippers. Acting DPS Commissi

The Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler weather radar will remain offline for an additional four to six weeks until key components arrive, are installed, and tested. The radar is operated by NOAA’s National Weather Service Guam and maintained by

Despite progress in advancing plans to address the generation shortfall, Guam Power Authority says the release of the May Potential Rotating Outage Schedule as a precautionary measure. GPA’s intent is to assist residents in preparing for outages in

The U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Base Guam hosted a distinguished Congressional Delegation led by Congressman Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Congressman Mike Bost, Chairman of the

The Guam Post of the Society of American Engineers announced today that it will be hosting the Guam Industry Forum 2024 from Nov. 14 and 15, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. The two-day forum will welcome speakers and attendees from around the globe

The Guam Highway Patrol Division will be conducting DWI Sobriety Checkpoints, which shall be established at any one of the following locations: Along Route 1 Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, Asan, with alternate setup locations on Route 14, Tumon. Route 4 from Hag

An encampment made up of tin shacks, junk, and even a tree house sat near the Pago Bay shore for years. After being made aware of numerous complaints from those who live nearby, Park Police Superintendent Col. Joey Terlaje executed a notice to vacate Park

Is there a difference between online gambling, cockfighting, and bingo? The Chief of Police doesn't think so after his response to recent unsealed documents, which identified four officers in an illegal gambling investigation Senator Chris Barnett, Chair

The University of Guam’s Public Administration capstone project is to question the candidates for Guam delegate this election. Darren Pangelinan was the moderator for the assembly and he said, “It is vital that we understand where you stand on

Students eagerly waited to hear the answer to this multi-million dollar question during a town hall meeting with lawmakers, education, and government officials today. “Broken school, broken promises.” These words stood out among the sea of sig

Congratulations are in order for our friends at M80 Systems. The President, Jessica Leon Guerrero, is awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration – 2024 State Small Businessperson of the Year for Guam. She joined the ranks with fellow 2024 Nation

You’ve seen the disturbing video of water gushing out inside the Guam Memorial Hospital Tuesday after a supply line malfunctioned. It caused flooding on the first floor of the elevator lobby. Staff responded quickly to make repairs. The problem forc

A U.S. Marine Corps official told the Saipan Chamber of Commerce that the region is in a state of “managed tensions.” So the question is, what is the state of regional security? Pacific Executive Director of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Mark

Starting Day Two of KUAM’s travels in Japan, let's check in with our Matsuki Hirayama as she along with videographer Daniel Perez prepare to head on the inaugural flight from Haneda to Guam overnight.

Guam’s Attorney General Doug Moylan argued he has the same due process protections afforded to the Governor to have the courts decide if there exists a duty to perform. The AG filed his open brief in his conflict case before the Supreme Court. He co

The State of the Judiciary demands that we defend Guam’s democracy and we must do it together. Supreme Court of Guam Chief Justice Robert Torres shared those words during his speech in the Guam Congress building today. He was joined by his wife, for

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority experienced an incident where a chilled water supply line malfunctioned. On Tuesday morning, the supply line malfunction caused flooding in the first-floor elevator lobby. The prompt response of GMHA staff promptly res

The Guam Department of Education published the high school graduation schedule for the academic school year (SY) 2023-2024. For detailed ceremony information, you are encouraged to reach out to the respective school. Additionally, any updates or changes t

The Guam Community College Literacy Navigators program held its inaugural Guam Loves to Read book distribution event on Friday, April 26, 2024, in the GCC Learning Resource Center on its Mangilao campus. Through the distribution, more than 7,000 resilienc

Effective April 15, 2024, Guam Regional Medical City has permitted outside food, aiming to foster patient autonomy, embrace cultural and dietary diversity, enhance patient satisfaction, and minimize food waste. The following guidelines will reflect GRMC&r

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio is proud to announce the award of the National Lieutenant Governors’ Association Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics scholarship to John F. Kennedy High School. NLGA awarded the Tamuning school $1,000 as part

In a united effort, Governors representing 53 states and territories have voiced opposition to Legislative Proposal 480 recently presented to the Senate Armed Services Committee by the Department of Defense. They argued that the proposal undermines gubern

Speaker Therese M. Terlaje, Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Land, Justice, and Culture, has introduced legislation aimed at securing vital infrastructure funding for residential leases under the Chamorro Land Trust Commission. Bill 288-37 proposes

CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios officially initiated the process for 902 talks with The White House in a letter he sent to President Joe Biden last Friday. Section 902 of NMI’s Covenant says the U.S. and NMI governments will “consult regularly

A woman is rushed to the hospital after a serious car crash in Asan. It happened at 8:47 pm along Route 1 Marine Corps Drive at the area known as Dead Man’s Curve, according to Guam Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido. The 40-year-old woma

The Northern Marianas Housing Corporation inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. According to Del. Gregorio Sablan, prospective homeowners in the Marianas will now be eligible for mortgages backed by the USDA. The program

Although an agenda had already been set for Tuesday's Oversight Hearing with the Guam Police Department, Public Safety Committee Chair, Sen. Chris Barnett found it imperative to include a pair of incidences coming out of the agency recently, specifically

It’s a historic moment for our skies. For the first time ever, United Airlines will be flying direct flights between Guam and Haneda, Tokyo. Our Matsuki Hirayama headed to the AB Won Pat International Airport to catch the inaugural flight.

Guam and Palau have formally sealed a new state partnership, solidifying a significant moment for US-Palau relations. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, along with Palau's president, military, and federal government officials, sat down with local media on the island

After 43 years, Hyatt Regency Saipan announced it will be closing its doors on June 30. The President of Saipan Portopia Corporation, which owns the hotel, Hitoshi Nakauchi said in a statement, “Despite our best efforts and after months of careful c

Department of Administration officials were in the hot seat today during a three hour oversight hearing. The focus of Monday's hearing was to get an update on the implementation of the Government of Guam’s new financial management information system

Local authorities are actively searching for a man wanted for questioning regarding several violent incidents in the Barrigada, Harmon, and Mongmong-Toto-Maite areas. Guam police issued a wanted flier for 31-year old Mesemwan Repwak, who also goes by &lsq

Join the University of Guam’s Public Administration capstone class as they meet the candidates running for Guam Delegate. The Congressional Assembly is set for tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UOG class lecture hall. All five candidates for del

Inching closer towards graduation, the Park Police Reservist program moved into their next phase of instruction: criminal investigations. They are serving as instructors for this week-long course where some of the detectives from the Guam Police departmen

Mayor Jesse Alig and the Piti Municipal Planning Council are hosting the annual fiesta in honor of Sånta Cruz or the Holy Cross at historical Atantåno in Piti. The nightly novena began on April 25 and will continue through May 2 at 6 p.m. The

Partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded a search and rescue operation for an overdue vessel off Pohnpei on April 25, 2024, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and coordinati

Atkins Kroll, Inc. Guam, an Inchcape Company, celebrated its 110th Anniversary on April 27, 2024, during a gala event at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. Inchcape Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific Region, Ruslan Kinebas, and brand partners from Toyota Mot

During tough times, our community pulls together. That's always been a given and the island way. Decorated with color, smiles and our community's spirit of always standing by our fellow islanders, the University of Guam was the backdrop for the annual Fir

A woman is behind bars after allegedly attempting to stab another woman in the eye with a screwdriver. Twenty-five-year-old Nelly Ann Tenorio is charged with terrorizing and family violence. Court documents state Tenorio was a guest living in the same hou

There was a scare at the Navy base after reports circulated of an active shooter turning out to be false. It all was prompted after Naval Base Security Forces chased after a suspect they tried to pull over on the military installation today. Military offi

Guam Department of Education officials confirmed Untalan Middle School got an anonymous threatening message online this morning. Guam police were called and the school had to implement a no-bag policy for students as a precaution. Guam DOE Spokesperson Te

The tide was very low when the body of a man was found in the waters off Tumon Bay over the weekend. Several beachgoers told KUAM they suspect the man, believed to be in his 60’s, may have had a medical issue prior to drowning. For now, police conti

The weekend drowning is the fifth water-related death for Guam this year with the total sadly rising to the eight recorded drownings in 2023 Many of you have your own ways of staying safe while at the beach, whether it’s being an expert swimmer, usi

A mission to combat Guam's devastating statistic of at least one deadly drowning a month. The KUAM Careforce is a proud partner with the Drown-Free Guahan initiative hosted by Amphibious Aquatics. Coaching children in our waters comes with its own share o

Established twenty-six years ago to ensure there are standards in place for the hiring, training, conduct and retention of law enforcement on island, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission was formed. According to Executive Director, John Liz

Nicholas Wayne Moore appeared before Judge Vernon Perez in Superior Court Monday morning. Trial was slated to begin Tuesday for the drive-by shooting case that took place in Agana Heights in 2020 but has since been vacated. Perez said this was because of

Students at the University of Guam are taking the election into their own hands. The Bachelor of Science in the Public Administration capstone course has invited all candidates for Guam delegate to participate in the congressional assembly. Officials said

Early voting started today for the Board of Trustees of the Government of Guam Retirement Fund. The election is to elect active and retiree members, two of each, to serve on the board under a five year term. Early voting continues through Thursday, May 2

??It was a special Hafa Adai welcome back to Hong Kong Airlines, as it landed at the Saipan International Airport at 2:30 a.m. Monday. KUAM was there as its nearly 300 passengers on board the twice-weekly flight were greeted by a water salute and local da

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, May 7, 2024, starting at 3:15 p

Following the Guam Waterworks Authority’s lifting of the boil water notice for the Agana Heights, Sinajana, and Maina areas, the Department of Public Health and Social Services Division of Environmental Health is informing Health-Regulated Establish

Senator Joe S. San Agustin, alongside Vice Speaker Tina Rose Muña Barnes, Sen. Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas, and Sen. Roy A. B. Quinata introduced Bill No. 285-37, aimed at appropriating one million dollars from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund revenues to

It was a productive and educational day for members of the Congressional Delegation who arrived on Guam late Thursday evening. Led by Congressman Mike Bost, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and Congressman Sam Graves, the Chairman

A suspect being chased after by Naval Base Guam Security Forces prompted a scare at the military base. Officials confirm there was no active shooter incident. At 9:03 a.m., Security Forces conducted a traffic stop at ,the intersection of Chapel Road on U.

More tax refunds were sent out in the mail this week. The Department of Revenue & Taxation processed and the Department of Administration mailed checks or paid by direct deposit. In total, 2,302 individual tax refund payments totaling $6.3 millon were pai

The CNMI Attorney General’s Office joins a national partnership with the U.S. Dept. of transportation. It’s aimed at ensuring that the rights of aviation consumers are protected. CNMI AG Edward Manibusan said an MOU with DOT will allow both pa

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 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 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

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