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Naval Base Guam successfully contained a diesel fuel spill in Apra Harbor on Jan. 12, caused during routine refueling operations between the USS Lake Erie and a Navy fuel barge. According to a press release, the spill, estimated at approximately 2,200 gal
KUAM News presents The Hub: Where America's stories begin, this Wednesday following Primetime. It's here we look into some of the issues unfolding across the island. This week, we spoke with multiple people who set up home in the jungle area along Route 1
Firefighters in Southern California are working to contain the active fires raging in the region, launching an all-out aerial assault over the weekend of water and flame retardant. “We had the wind in our favor. However it was like the Alamo. That w
It's that time of year again with the Girl Scouts and their cookies kicking off this month. With fan favorites like Thin Mints, Caramel Delites, and Peanut Butter Patties, plus new options like gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip. Don't miss your chance to
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center, federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch today out of the Democratic Peo
P.H.R. Ken Micronesia, Inc. has announced exciting new benefits for its premier hotels and restaurants club membership program in 2025, offering even more value for residents and visitors. The PHR Club is a tiered lifestyle membership program that offers
Guam is set to take center stage in the world of jiu-jitsu with the upcoming Copa de Marianas, kicking off a global tour showcasing local talent. The Copa de Marianas, scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Calvo Field House, marks the start of an extraordinary jiu
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is continuing its essential health assessment of Guam residents through the annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The survey is conducted year-round over the phone through the fo
As Guam's Emergency Rental Assistance program nears the end of its funds, important deadlines have been announced for both tenants and landlords. The ERA program will stop accepting new applications for direct rental and utility assistance beginning Jan.
Monday night's crash in Harmon happened near an intersection where many of the island's homeless gather. Many of them there trying to get donations just to get their next meal. The attorney general continues his push to address the homeless situation on G
A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Harmon Monday night. KUAM News was interviewing some of the homeless staying along Route 16 in Harmon. We saw a cousin of a resident we were interviewin
In this week's Giving Every Tuesday, the season of giving doesn’t have to end with the holidays. The Office of Homelessness Assistance and Poverty Prevention, the Guam Public Library System, and the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities are teamin
Ahead of President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Guam delegate James Moylan cosponsored a pair of resolutions expunging the impeachments of Trump. House Resolution 24 calls for the December 18th, 2019 impeached to be expunged stating Trump was
The former health oversight chair is keeping close watch of activities at the Guam Memorial Hospital. Senator Therese Terlaje introducing Bill 13. The measure would establish a public private partnership for Guam's public hospital. In early 2024, Lieutena
Ramrodding her preferred hospital. Senator Chris Barnett going after the governor's proposal to return Ypao Point property to the Perez family. Barnett and Governor Lou Leon Guerrero have been at odds over where to put a hospital. The Maga'haga exp
A woman crossing the road by the Harmon intersection was struck by a car Monday evening. The victim was noted to be responsive and conscious. She is being transported to the nearest hospital for treatment. Guam Fire Department Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrid
Bank of Guam, along with its Board of Directors, is proud to announce the following promotions and additions to the Bank of Guam familia. “The heart of Bank of Guam has always been its people, and our success is a direct reflection of their hard wor
A former worker at a local clinic admits she stole at least $87,460.97 from Guam ENT Clinic. Ellie Sungio Ongrung pleaded guilty to aggregrated theft of property held in trust as a second-degree-felony. It was stated in court documents that Ongrung began
In the ongoing battle over who owns the land that houses the Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant between the Guam Waterworks Authority and Core Tech International, the supreme court has granted GWA permission to file an appeal in the land dispute
New bills are starting to flood in now that its Week 2 for the 38th Guam Legislature, as senators now have a new website launched for the public. Senators updating the web page to guamlegislature.gov. The public can find contact information as well as an
Wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, killing at least 16 people and prompting more evacuation orders. The Palisades Fire which has been blazing since Tuesday has burned over 23,000 acres and is roughly 11% contained. The Eaton Fire is 27
Any plans being made to build a hospital at Ypao Point in Tamuning could be off the table if the Governor gets her way. This after the Maga'haga proposed legislation to return Ypao Point property to the Perez family. It's also known as the old Guam Memori
It's inauguration day for the House and Senate in the CNMI but ahead of the ceremonies, Governor Arnold Palacios signed a handful of bills into law. This includes Public Law 24 to impose an additional one-percent tax on the yearly gross revenue of constru
Challenges in monitoring and oversight of more than 1,500 nonprofit organizations. The Office of Public Accountability released the results of the audit for the Department of Revenue and Taxation. The audit found Rev and Tax lacked enforcement for trackin
A man is arrested in connection to an axe attack in Dededo. Forty-year-old Michael Cardenas is charged with aggravated assault and assault. Court documents state the victims saw Cardenas standing in the living room holding an axe. Cardenas allegedly swung
A violent attack leads to one man being placed under arrest . Forty-one-year-old Roland Guzman is charged with two counts of strangulation, aggravated assault, terrorizing, family violence and assault. Court documents state Guzman grabbed the victim and s