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Man in Apra Heights crash rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Man in Apra Heights crash rushed to hospital with serious injuries

A man was rushed to Naval Hospital Thursday evening with serious injuries. According to Guam Fire Department Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido, at 7:09pm units responded to Route 5 in Apra Heights for a reported crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist. Upon a

Lawmakers aim to tackle tax reform with four new bills
Lawmakers aim to tackle tax reform with four new bills

There’s a tax conversation happening at the Guam Legislature, one that could change how much we pay, how we pay it, and how we understand our local tax system. Lawmakers introducing four bills today that all center around Business Privilege Tax and

Nevaeh Anderson
Guam Chamber of Commerce says island's private sector struggling to survive
Guam Chamber of Commerce says island's private sector struggling to survive

The Guam Chamber of Commerce is calling for a public hearing on Bill 11, which proposes a reduction in the Business Privilege Tax from 5% to 4%. With the private sector struggling to survive, the Chamber argues this tax reduction would stimulate the econo

Matsuki Hirayama
Lawmaker introduces three bills to fund critical agencies
Lawmaker introduces three bills to fund critical agencies

Three bills to appropriate funds from Use Tax collections to agencies that protect public health, support education, and safeguard the environment have been introduced by Senator Sabina Perez. The Department of Public Health and Social Services, the Guam

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Guam Power Authority honored with a National Safety Award of Excellence for outstanding safety practices
Guam Power Authority honored with a National Safety Award of Excellence for outstanding safety practices

The Guam Power Authority is being recognized nationally for putting safety first, earning a top honor from the American Public Power Association. GPA received the Diamond Safety Award for Utilities with between 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours. Over 200 ut

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New bills aims to provide affordable estate planning for Guam families
New bills aims to provide affordable estate planning for Guam families

A new bill aimed at making it easier for Guam families to pass down property is gaining momentum at the legislature. Senator Shelly Calvo held a public hearing this week for Bill 23-38, the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act. If passed, it would

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DEA’s Drug Take Back Day aims to keep Guam safe and clean
DEA’s Drug Take Back Day aims to keep Guam safe and clean

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

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Police discloses ruling in GMH death investigation
Police discloses ruling in GMH death investigation

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Man allegedly had meth-laced pills on Hawaii flight to Guam
Man allegedly had meth-laced pills on Hawaii flight to Guam

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Unresolved incidents on Guam: Missing sailor, unidentified body, and hospital
Unresolved incidents on Guam: Missing sailor, unidentified body, and hospital

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Guam Education Board passes resolution to align with Trump's ban on transgender athletes
Guam Education Board passes resolution to align with Trump's ban on transgender athletes

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Funtastic Park closing after 27 years is a sign of economic downturn
Funtastic Park closing after 27 years is a sign of economic downturn

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Hagat shooting declared a homicide, suspects still on the run
Hagat shooting declared a homicide, suspects still on the run

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Next-Use book donation from Guam to Chuuk to support education for thousands of students
Next-Use book donation from Guam to Chuuk to support education for thousands of students

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

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Archdiocese to celebrate Requiem Mass for late Pope Francis Thursday
Archdiocese to celebrate Requiem Mass for late Pope Francis Thursday

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.

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Congressman announces winners of 2025 Congressional Art competition
Congressman announces winners of 2025 Congressional Art competition

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

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Guam Memorial Hospital to conduct full-scale active shooter exercise
Guam Memorial Hospital to conduct full-scale active shooter exercise

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

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Agat shooting declared homicide, victim identified
Agat shooting declared homicide, victim identified

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

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Sentencing set Thursday for retired policeman John 'Boom' Mantanona
Sentencing set Thursday for retired policeman John 'Boom' Mantanona

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

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Pope Francis dies at 88 after a decade of transformative leadership
Pope Francis dies at 88 after a decade of transformative leadership

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

Nevaeh Anderson
Lawsuit accuses GDOE superintendent of disability discrimination
Lawsuit accuses GDOE superintendent of disability discrimination

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

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Guam Memorial Hospital hit with $25k fine for potential HIPPA violations after cybersecurity breaches
Guam Memorial Hospital hit with $25k fine for potential HIPPA violations after cybersecurity breaches

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

Matsuki Hirayama
Invasive little fire ants threat to Guam's endangered birds eradicated
Invasive little fire ants threat to Guam's endangered birds eradicated

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’

Matsuki Hirayama
Senators new bill aims to restore native municipality name Assan-Ma’ina
Senators new bill aims to restore native municipality name Assan-Ma’ina

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

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Guam Community College is now a SNAP, E&T provider
Guam Community College is now a SNAP, E&T provider

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

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Courts and legal community celebrate Law Month with “Jump for Justice” event at Department of Youth Affairs
Courts and legal community celebrate Law Month with “Jump for Justice” event at Department of Youth Affairs

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

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