Guam residents are invited to do their part in preventing medication misuse by taking part in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 26. It’s a chance to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of ex

The case is closed in the Guam Memorial Hospital death investigation where a discharged emergency room patient fell to her death last month. As reported, it was on March 15th when the body of 58 year old Rita A. Perez of Mangilao was discovered at the hos

A man arriving in Guam from Hawaii was stopped by Customs and Quarantine officers after pills in his possession tested positive for methamphetamine.Mark Edwin Cacho Ocampo is charged with importation of a schedule II controlled substance as a first-degree

It’s been five days since USS Nimitz Sailor Gabriel D. Holt was reported missing. As KUAM previously reported, Holt was last seen in the area between Hotel Nikko and Gun Beach in Tumon. The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has since departed Guam, wh

The Guam Education Board has passed a resolution aligning with the Trump Administration's efforts to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports, following a warning from Attorney General Doug Moylan that non-compliance could result in the lo

In what could be an end of an era, the iconic Funtastic Park at the Micronesia Mall is shutting down after nearly three decades of operation. It’s a sign of the times of the economic downturn as the businesses' owner says rising costs of rent and sl

The Guam Police Department today confirmed the Hagat shooting victim died by homicide, and was identified as 36-year-old Carl Florence Eucogco Gargarita. Two suspects remain on the run and investigators are asking the community for help in finding them. 2

A massive book donation initiative is underway to support students in Chuuk state, thanks to a collaboration between Guam organizations and private partners. The Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization, alongside the Ayuda Foundation, has secured and s

A Requiem Mass in memory of the late Holy Father will be held Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Dulce Nombre De Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagatña. Archbishop Ryan Jimenez will lead the mass, joined by priests and deacons from across the island.

Congressman James Moylan is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art competition. This year's event showcased the immense talent and creativity of students from across the island. This year’s theme, “Resilient Communities&rd

The Guam Memorial Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility will conduct full-scale active shooter exercises on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as part of their ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of staff, patients, and visitors. Visitation a

An update on the shooting incident that took place at the GHURA housing in the Pagachao, Hagat identified the victim, as well as two suspects. The victim has been identified as Carl Florence Eucogco Gargarita. His next of kin has been notified. The invest

A former Guam police officer once considered a decorated veteran of law enforcement will soon learn his fate in federal court on Thursday.

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. A reformer, a bridge-builder and a man of deep compassion, his leadership often challenged tradition while inviting the faithful - even the doubtful - closer to the heart of the church. KUAM spoke with local

Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson is once again facing legal action, this time over a lawsuit filed on behalf of a student with a mobility disability without access to a working elevator at his school. KUAM News spoke with th

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority got hit with a $25,000 fine after two separate cyber-security breaches potentially violated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law that protects patient health information. The US Department

A new major threat to Guam’s endangered birds has been stopped in its tracks. The Guam Department of Agriculture has successfully eradicated a dangerous infestation of little fire ants at a critical bird breeding facility - home to the island’

Senator Telo T. Taitague introduced Bill 124-38 to officially change the name of the municipality of “Asan” to its native CHamoru form, “Assan-Ma’ina.” The measure builds on Taitague’s broader legislative effort to rest

Through a partnership with the Department of Public Health & Social Services, Guam Community College is now a designated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education & Training third party service provider. This partnership recognizes GCC as the

The District Court of Guam, Judiciary of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association are celebrating Law Month with a unique fitness-focused event for youth. As part of Law Month activities, the annual “Jump for Justice” event returns to the Department

The Guam Homeless Coalition announced its highly anticipated annual Passport to Services outreach event, happening on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CHamoru Village Huts in Hagåtña. This impactful, one-day event br

A man accused of breaking into the Tamuning Post Office now faces multiple federal charges for mail theft. Matthew John Birola Sablan is charged with five counts of mail theft and one count of post office burglary. Surveillance footage shows a man with a

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88.

An update on the search for missing boater, 58-year-old Jeffrey Hattori. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended search efforts as of Saturday evening, honoring a request from Hattori's family to delay the public announcement. As KUAM first reported, Hattori depar

The search continues for a missing sailor with the USS Nimitz. Gabriel D. Holt was last seen around 11:57 Friday night between Hotel Nikko and Gun Beach. He's described as six feet tall, 192 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wear