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The Guam Education Board voted to shutter one longstanding elementary school, while keeping two other campuses up for consideration - open...at least for now. The legacy of Chief Brodie Elementary School, six decades in the making, is nearing its final ch

New details have been released in a serious crash involving two airmen who were participating in the military's Cope North Exercise on Tinian back in 2023. Court documents state the US Air Force officer told his senior noncommissioned officer that she did

The Guam Education Board made a decision on school decommissioning.

Opened in 1977, Rock N’ Rail Horse Ranch has spent decades teaching riders, some even invited to compete internationally. After damage from Typhoon Mawar, Owner Charlene Tenorio and her volunteers have been working hard to rebuild but a recent wave

A thief is caught after he apparently tried to sell the item he allegedly stole on Facebook. Forty-nine-year-old Joseph Quintanilla is charged with theft of property. Court documents state the victim reported a trailer was stolen from his home Monday befo

Amid recent executive actions by President Donald Trump aimed at downsizing and slashing federal spending, a loud and clear call for action is ringing out to local agencies: Prepare for potential slashes in federal funding. “You just got to be prepa

Animal lovers are going village to village this week, conducting a dog and cat population survey. To give you an idea how this works, KUAM tagged along for a mock count in Humatak. “So basically what we’re going to do is walk the route that we

A newly released Pentagon report is raising concerns about the missile defense system proposed for Guam. The Department of Defense’s Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation once again identified major gaps in its development, leaving many to

You’ve heard the phrase “Make America Great Again,” but have you heard of “MAHA?” Short for “Make America Healthy Again,” MAHA is more than just a slogan, it’s a movement. Backed by parents nationwide, it&rs

Senator Wil Parkinson took public aim at Guam Attorney General Doug Moylan while introducing two anti-corruption bills today. One aims to eliminate nepotism in the Government of Guam, and the other would separate the AG's dual roles of chief legal officer

Knowing your rights to protect your property and your loved ones. Over the weekend, dozens attended a Castle Doctrine Seminar led by the Office of the Attorney General. The Castle Doctrine Act allows anyone to defend against an intruder both in their home

A troubling scene at Pago Bay - a stretch of shoreline overtaken by makeshift shelters, abandoned cars, and mounting waste. But beyond the debris, a deeper issue: homelessness and the struggle to balance enforcement with compassion. From the Frank Perez P

Senator Shawn Gumataotao is making the case for rolling back the Business Privilege Tax to 4%, saying the 5% rate was meant to be temporary. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Tumon Bay, he urged business owners to support Bill 11. Gumataotao says local busin

New York City-based standup comedian Youngmi Mayer is known for her viral funny and relatable content on TikTok. She’s also an author who recently came out with her first memoir I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying. It unpacks her childhood g

One year ago today Sumittra Lairopi was gunned down outside of a Tamuning restaurant. The senseless killing leaving her children without a mother. The defendants accused in the case still wait to have their day in court. This as Sumittra's loved ones wait

The results of 22 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 13, 2025, identified one recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards: Piti Santos Memorial Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters

President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting federal recognition of gender to only male and female, is impacting policies across federal agencies. One of the most immediate effects is on college students applying for financial aid, as FAFSA now

The National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty daytime winds and dry conditions will result in a high fire threat. A red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning to 7 p.m. Sunday for Guam. Any fires that develop will li

A new beacon of hope is shining for women in need. The Salvation Army has opened the Guma Famaolo’an Lighthouse Recovery Center, a treatment facility dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives. Friday morning, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked th

Extending commercial leases for public property and facilities, while removing or limiting legislative scrutiny - two separate bills seeking to do just that garnered support during Thursday’s public hearing. Senator Joe San Agustin’s Bill 8 se

Designer deals without the designer price tag. Get ready to thrift in style because the Salvation Army is opening its brand-new thrift boutique this Friday at 2 p.m. It’s not your average secondhand shop. Located in Tamuning near its thrift store, t

The search for possibly two missing swimmers in Tumon is suspended after local and federal partners near a 24-hour mission. KUAM brought you a look at the scene Wednesday night. Rescue officials spending several more hours scouring the waters today ahead

Rumors warning of a toxic and hard to kill worm has been making its rounds on social media and causing panic among the local farming community. Called the hammerhead worm, this creepy creature may be real but the viral message is fake news, according to b

Search operations remain status quo with the Guam Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard conducting search and dive operations. The HSC25 will be on scene shortly and will be conducting their search pattern. Officials say search operations will seize if no

The Guam Power Authority is one of seven applicants chosen nationwide by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in the groundbreaking utility and grid operator technical assistance program. The innovative program will equip GPA with the expertise an

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would require an act of Congress. Still, that isn’t stopping President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk from calling for its elimination. But what would this mean for federal aid that millions of co