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Naval Base Guam contains fuel spill with no environmental impact
Naval Base Guam contains fuel spill with no environmental impact

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

This week on The Hub, KUAM speaks with the islands homeless community
This week on The Hub, KUAM speaks with the islands homeless community

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

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At least 24 people have been killed and many still missing amid Southern California fires
At least 24 people have been killed and many still missing amid Southern California fires

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

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Girl Scout cookie season makes its return
Girl Scout cookie season makes its return

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

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No immediate threat assessed from reported North Korea missile launch
No immediate threat assessed from reported North Korea missile launch

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

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Premier Hotels and Restaurants Club Adds New Member Benefits in 2025
Premier Hotels and Restaurants Club Adds New Member Benefits in 2025

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

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First event of the Marianas Open series kicks off at the University of Guam
First event of the Marianas Open series kicks off at the University of Guam

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

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Health survey of Guam residents by mobile and landline continues
Health survey of Guam residents by mobile and landline continues

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

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Guam’s Emergency Rental Assistance program to close Cycle 6 as funds run out
Guam’s Emergency Rental Assistance program to close Cycle 6 as funds run out

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.

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AG Moylan: homelessness and drugs are undermining Guam's future
AG Moylan: homelessness and drugs are undermining Guam's future

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

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Woman hit by car in Harmon in stable condition
Woman hit by car in Harmon in stable condition

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

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Donate new and unused toiletries from now until January 24
Donate new and unused toiletries from now until January 24

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

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Congressman Moylan cosponsors resolution to expunge Trump impeachments
Congressman Moylan cosponsors resolution to expunge Trump impeachments

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

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Senator Terlaje proposes public-private partnership at Guam Memorial Hospital
Senator Terlaje proposes public-private partnership at Guam Memorial Hospital

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

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Barnett says governor ramrodding preferred Mangilao hospital; Leon Guerrero responds "That’s truly malafunkshun"
Barnett says governor ramrodding preferred Mangilao hospital; Leon Guerrero responds "That’s truly malafunkshun"

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

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Woman hospitalized after auto-pedestrian crash at Harmon intersection
Woman hospitalized after auto-pedestrian crash at Harmon intersection

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

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Bank of Guam announces promotions and new hires
Bank of Guam announces promotions and new hires

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

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Ex-clinic worker admits to stealing $87k from employer
Ex-clinic worker admits to stealing $87k from employer

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

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Supreme court grants GWA appeal in Core Tech land dispute case
Supreme court grants GWA appeal in Core Tech land dispute case

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

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38th Legislature launches new website, introduces new bills
38th Legislature launches new website, introduces new bills

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

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Fire preparedness starts with simple maintenance done around homes
Fire preparedness starts with simple maintenance done around homes

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

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Governor proposes bill to return former hospital land to Perez family
Governor proposes bill to return former hospital land to Perez family

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

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CNMI Governor Palacios signs five bills into law
CNMI Governor Palacios signs five bills into law

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

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Audit shows Rev and Tax facing challenges in monitoring Non-Profit Organization’s
Audit shows Rev and Tax facing challenges in monitoring Non-Profit Organization’s

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

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Man arrested in axe attack in Dededo
Man arrested in axe attack in Dededo

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

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Accused drug dealer arrested in violent attack
Accused drug dealer arrested in violent attack

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

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