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Yigo man shot and kidnapped; Search underway for suspects
Yigo man shot and kidnapped; Search underway for suspects

An investigation into the kidnapping and shooting of a Yigo man is underway. Preliminary reports from Guam police say that multiple suspects forcibly removed the victim from his residence on Chalan Gachai Kattan, Yigo. During the incident, the man was pul

KUAM explores new exciting travel destination in Taipei
KUAM explores new exciting travel destination in Taipei

Our Nevaeh Anderson continues to explore Taipei as part of the new United Guam-Taipei direct service. She takes us along this exciting travel destination and all you can experience while there.

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Lawsuit filed in 2022 shooting death of Luke Atoigue
Lawsuit filed in 2022 shooting death of Luke Atoigue

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Government of Guam in connection with a 2022 police shooting. The estate of Luke Imaizumi Atoigue is seeking damages, claiming that his death was preventable. The estate has filed a government claim in s

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Federal deadline could derail GDOE’s school refurbishment plans
Federal deadline could derail GDOE’s school refurbishment plans

The Guam Department of Education faces a new federal change with looming consequences, after US education secretary Linda McMahon declared time's up for the local agency to spend its COVID-19 relief funds. This development now threatens its refurbishment

Destiny Cruz-Langas
KUAM reports onboard United's inaugural flight from Guam to Taipei
KUAM reports onboard United's inaugural flight from Guam to Taipei

There's a new direct service flight from United, as the airline is connecting those wishing to do commerce, vacation or connect to Asia. One of the passengers boarding the inaugural flight is our Neveah Anderson, who has a special perspective en route to

Kobe Onedera
Senators discuss recent controversies with Port Authority leaders
Senators discuss recent controversies with Port Authority leaders

It was a contentious night at the legislature as senators pressed Port leaders on reported workplace issues, including a violent incident between Port Marina Manager Frankie Rosalin and Port General Manager Rory Respicio last month. Senator Jesse Lujan is

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Guam Education Board approves merger of LBJ and Tamuning Elementary Schools
Guam Education Board approves merger of LBJ and Tamuning Elementary Schools

It was a decision the Guam Education Board chose to table for a vote until now. The GEB unanimously approved the merger of the school communities of Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary and Tamuning Elementary School Tuesday evening. “All those in favor of

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Help siblings of Guam son Dante Taitano fly to funeral
Help siblings of Guam son Dante Taitano fly to funeral

After an extensive seven-day international recovery effort, the body of the fourth US Army soldier who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania has been discovered. The four US soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infa

Matsuki Hirayama
Village mayors revamp 81st Liberation Queen contest with new criteria
Village mayors revamp 81st Liberation Queen contest with new criteria

The Mayors Council of Guam is revamping the 81st Liberation Queen contest. The annual tradition to honor those who suffered, died and survived World War II seeing many changes. For one, the Queen will no longer be crowned based on ticket sales alone. Yona

Matsuki Hirayama
Guam Visitors Bureau’s tourism recovery plan targets product decline
Guam Visitors Bureau’s tourism recovery plan targets product decline

The Guam Visitors Bureau’s two year tourism recovery plan is currently focusing on destination improvement. GVB Recovery Committee Chair Mark Baldyga gave the first report since the board adopted the plan three months ago in December. “The two

Matsuki Hirayama
Resolution for Guam's civil defense fails in contentious vote
Resolution for Guam's civil defense fails in contentious vote

Lawmakers voting on a number of bills and resolutions, each of them seeing varying levels of support, but passing nonetheless. However, a single resolution, Resolution No. 7, which urged the U.S. federal government to fully fund the construction and maint

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Two bills offer different futures for dormant Mangilao Public Health building
Two bills offer different futures for dormant Mangilao Public Health building

What’s next for the shuttered Public Health building in Mangilao? Joint discussions got underway today on two bills hoping to answer that very question. The plans for the dormant central headquarters in Mangilao saw two bills offering different futu

Matsuki Hirayama
GEPA eyes stronger enforcement with more legal muscle
GEPA eyes stronger enforcement with more legal muscle

The Legislative Committee on Land, Environment & Agriculture held a public hearing on Monday to confirm the reappointment of Steven Carbullido to the board of directors of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, as well as to discuss passing legislation

Nevaeh Anderson
Navigating the shifting sands of federal grants
Navigating the shifting sands of federal grants

Holly Rustick is an author - and by that merit, well aware of the power of words. As such, the company she founded teaches people how to leverage the specific lexicon of grant applications to secure funding for their non-profit projects. "We're definitely

Jason Salas
Two lives lost in separate fatal car crashes over the weekend
Two lives lost in separate fatal car crashes over the weekend

Loved ones set up a roadside memorial at the site of Saturday’s car crash that claimed the life of 37-year-old Scott Anthony Cruz of Dededo. Cruz was the passenger of a gray Sedan that Guam police say was traveling northbound on Route 1 near Fatima

Matsuki Hirayama
One of four soldiers missing in Lithuania is originally from Guam
One of four soldiers missing in Lithuania is originally from Guam

Dante Gogo Taitano, originally from Guam, has been confirmed as one of four soldiers from the U.S. Army 3rd infantry division troops based out of Fort Stewart in Georgia reported missing in Lithuania. It was Tuesday when the soldiers went missing when the

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Attorney General defends office amid tensions with Governor in informational briefing
Attorney General defends office amid tensions with Governor in informational briefing

Defending their role in upholding Guam's laws to the last, the Attorney General’s office was questioned by senators during this morning’s informational briefing at the Guam Congress building. Off top, addressing Governor Lou Leon Guerrero&rsqu

Nevaeh Anderson
New Chief Kepuha monument and park unveiled
New Chief Kepuha monument and park unveiled

Under the hot island sun and a gentle breeze, the ceremony marked the rededication of the park and the unveiling of the new Chief Kepuha statue in the heart of Hagatna at the Paseo Loop. Department of Parks and Recreation Director Angel Sablan highlighted

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Police: Driver in deadly Yigo crash was Keith Mendiola Jr.
Police: Driver in deadly Yigo crash was Keith Mendiola Jr.

A 29-year-old man who died after being pulled from the wreckage in a serious crash in Yigo late Friday has been identified. Investigators with the Guam Police Department were able to locate the driver’s next of kin and confirmed the driver’s i

Nick Delgado
Domingo Mendiola gets life in prison
Domingo Mendiola gets life in prison

Convicted murderer Domingo Mendiola sat across the courtroom from the family of the woman he admits he robbed and killed on Valentine’s Day in 2024. “If you guys don’t ever forgive me, I understand. because I will never forgive myself fo

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Guam's national soccer teams make reciting the Inifresi a core part of the game
Guam's national soccer teams make reciting the Inifresi a core part of the game

Guam's Inifresi is a cherished statement - a solemn pledge to uphold the traditions, pride and virtues of our island. And in the local sports community, it's also a unifying rallying cry. Since 2012, the Inifresi has been recited before matches by our nat

Jason Salas
Police identify passenger killed in Dededo crash
Police identify passenger killed in Dededo crash

A man who was sitting in the passenger seat of a car involved in a serious crash reported in Dededo over the weekend has died. Guam police identified him as Scott Anthony Cruz, 37, of Dededo. The crash happened on along Route 1 Marine Corps Drive and Fati

Nick Delgado
Division of Homelessness & Poverty Prevention: no impacts from Trump's cuts to federal agency
Division of Homelessness & Poverty Prevention: no impacts from Trump's cuts to federal agency

One of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order dismantles the only federal agency focused on ending and preventing homelessness. But officials say this won’t impact funding or local efforts to reduce homelessness on Guam. Trump is dism

Matsuki Hirayama
Carabao Brewing presents check to non-profit Got Your 671
Carabao Brewing presents check to non-profit Got Your 671

Carabao Brewing is serving up more than just beer - they are pouring their support into a local veteran non-profit aimed at helping families transition from military life to civilian life. Anna Johnson said, "Today Carabao Brewing is going to be donating

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Former Yona resident following dream of directing musical
Former Yona resident following dream of directing musical

Residing in Los Angeles, former Guam resident Chad Rivera is a singer, songwriter, hair and makeup artist and you can now add filmmaker to his resume. Rivera, who is currently attending film school, is pouring everything into this project - a crime/comedy

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Customs officers under investigation for alleged inconsistent travel plans
Customs officers under investigation for alleged inconsistent travel plans

A Guam Customs and Quarantine Captain allegedly playing hooky when sent to Washington for official business in January. KUAM got the allegations from others concerned within the agency. The trip included three captains and a customs officer II each travel

Nick Delgado