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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

Man allegedly molested teenage girl
Man allegedly molested teenage girl

A man is arrested accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl known to him during an apparent drunken rage. Twenty-year-old David John is charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court documents state the 17-year-old was hanging

Nick Delgado
Murder defendant seeks travel to attend relative's wedding in Florida
Murder defendant seeks travel to attend relative's wedding in Florida

The man accused in the murder of Michael Castro could be granted his request to travel off island while waiting for his day in court. Defendant Nicholas Moore, who remains on house arrest, asked the Superior Court judges to allow him to travel to Florida.

Nick Delgado
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
Grassfire breaks out at Pago Bay late Wednesday morning
Grassfire breaks out at Pago Bay late Wednesday morning

Late Wednesday morning the Yona Mayor staff, Park Police, the Department of Public Works and units with the Guam Fire Department responded to a grassfire by Pago Bay. It was during a routine patrol when Park Police Field Supervisor Sgt. Keane Pangelinan,

Joan Aguon Charfauros
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 Girl Scouts to host their last chance drive-through cookie case sale
Guam Girl Scouts to host their last chance drive-through cookie case sale

Guam Girl Scouts is excited to finish their cookie season strong with their Last Chance Drive-Through Cookie Case Sale! The sale will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cookies still in stock are: Caramel deLites Adventurefuls Toast Yays Le

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New bread bar bringing authentic Japanese bread is coming to Micronesia Mall
New bread bar bringing authentic Japanese bread is coming to Micronesia Mall

Bread Bar by Okayama Kobo, a premium Japanese bakery, is excited to announce its grand opening on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Micronesia Mall. This marks the debut of authentic Japanese bread and pastries on the island, offering a fresh, innovative expe

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University of Guam opens CHalan Deskubre Hub, bringing place-based science to youth
University of Guam opens CHalan Deskubre Hub, bringing place-based science to youth

A new hands-on science hub at the University of Guam is bringing learning to life, offering students a chance to explore Guam's unique environment in a fun and engaging way. The CHalan Deskubre hub, located at UOG’s Dean Circle, officially opened wi

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Fourteen beaches deemed polluted by Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Fourteen beaches deemed polluted by Guam Environmental Protection Agency

The results of 42 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on March 27, 2025, identified that the following 14 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards. Hågat Bangi Beach North of Hågat Ma

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Former senator Bob Klitzkie passes away at 86
Former senator Bob Klitzkie passes away at 86

A connection to Guam's people and culture led him to make our island his home, but a calling for public service led Bob Klitzkie to work as an educator, lawyer, policymaker, talkshow host, and U.S. Marine for more than six decades. The former two-term sen

Jason Salas
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
Driver in tourist robbery shooting in jail after testing positive for drugs
Driver in tourist robbery shooting in jail after testing positive for drugs

The man accused of being the getaway driver in the deadly robbery of a Korean tourist is back behind bars after failing a drug test for the third time. Stefen Keanu Camacho appeared before Presiding Judge John Terlaje on Monday, after testing positive for

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Congressman Moylan leads bipartisan push to protect Guam's biosecurity
Congressman Moylan leads bipartisan push to protect Guam's biosecurity

Congressman James Moylan is leading a bipartisan effort to safeguard Guam's biosecurity by urging federal agencies to maintain a critical USDA lease. Moylan, along with every Pacific Islands representative, sent a letter to the USDA and GSA, stressing the

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Saipan Mayor honors World War II servicemen’s families with 80th anniversary medallions
Saipan Mayor honors World War II servicemen’s families with 80th anniversary medallions

A special recognition ceremony in Saipan honored the legacy of American servicemen who fought in the battle of Saipan and Tinian. Saipan Mayor RB Camacho presented 80th anniversary commemorative medallions to the children and grandchildren of World War II

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Notre Dame High School student wins the 4th Annual Guam Poetry Out Loud competition
Notre Dame High School student wins the 4th Annual Guam Poetry Out Loud competition

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency announced that Gracie Manibusan, a freshman at Notre Dame High School, has emerged as the winner of the fourth annual Guam Poetry Out Loud Contest. Held on March 15 at the Guam Museum in Hagåt&ntild

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Asia Pacific Financial Management Group announces Jonathon Holm’s CIMA certification
Asia Pacific Financial Management Group announces Jonathon Holm’s CIMA certification

A financial advisor at Asia Pacific Financial Management Group has achieved a prestigious certification in investment management. The firm announced that Jonathon Holm has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst certification, a designation tha

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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
Complaint: Teen molested young girl
Complaint: Teen molested young girl

A teenage boy is under arrest accused of repeatedly molesting a young girl known to him. Eighteen-year-old Pedro Nena is charged with six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The victim allegedly told police the abuse started in May 2023 when

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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