With so many having beloved pets part of the family, animal euthanasia can be a difficult subject to broach. But with the never-ending overpopulation of stray animals, the painless death-inducing procedure is an important part of the island’s only Y

With a vision of tomorrow's islands today, Docomo Pacific along with local non-profit Island Success through Learning Association spread Christmas cheer to three of Guam's public schools throughout the week. It's something they have been doing for past fe

A significant section of Guam's original airport now bears a proud name, paying homage to a local pioneer who decades ago had the foresight and belief not in what the structure at the time was, but the potential of what a modern transportation facility co

GHURA is bulldozing ahead to take about 42 acres of land in Mangilao for the new hospital through Eminent Domain. GHURA filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Guam on Wednesday against property owners Hong Yi Tian Inc. and Dr. Joel Joseph. The lawsuit s

The investigation into allegations that drugs are slipping through the cracks at the Port Authority of Guam is underway. The Attorney General today spoke out after Port management announced the investigation. “This is the beginning of a law enforcem

Crucial discussions on school closures with Guam Department of Education faculty and staff from the Kattan and Luchan regions came to a dead stop Thursday afternoon when a virtual meeting was suddenly interrupted by a pornographic video. “We were tr

Trial is delayed for the men accused in the killing of Ryan Chaco. Defendants Eithen Mendiola and Frank Reyes Jr. appeared before Judge John Terlaje in Superior Court Thursday. Both were set to go to trial on Dec. 30 but the court vacated jury selection.

The man wanted in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash on Saipan has been captured. Veben Jose Hayag is charged with leaving the scene of an accident. It happened on Dec. 15 along Tun Thomas Sablan Road in San Antonio. Hayag is accused of hitting a pe

An historic moment for one of Guam's own. Guam Customs Captain Barbara Tayama is recognized as the first officer and first woman from the agency to graduate from the FBI National Academy. With over 27 years of service, Tamaya completed the academy’s

The Decision 2026 season is already heating up as former Lt. Governor Kaleo Moylan is seen in a 19 second video that circulated on social media overnight. The video has Moylan stating he’s thinking and he’s back. It already has many in the pol

Get ready for another KUAM News special, this one highlighting the top stories of 2024. That's a Wrap! is the name of the show your KUAM News Team is bringing to your screens to end out the year. On Tuesday, Dec. 31 watch as we look back at the top storie

Your KUAM news team is also bringing you something special as we head into the new year. Off the Record! It's the return of the KUAM Podcast Network. Your Voice of the Marianas gathers at the Leo Palace Resort to look back and talk about the year that was

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is set to sign an Executive Order declaring Christmas Eve a Government of Guam holiday. In consideration of government employees during the busy holiday season, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero says this will give people the gift of e

The Department of Revenue and Taxation confirms the operating system that processes and records driver’s licenses and identification cards is temporarily unavailable. Officials said this impacts the in-person operations of the Driver’s License

The Micronesia Climate Change Alliance is thrilled to announce the recipients of its community grants for Food Sovereignty and Energy Democracy in the CNMI. This year’s Food Sovereignty recipients include the Marianas Producers Association, Talaya C

The Guam Museum is undergoing exciting upgrades to enhance its facilities. Construction of awnings, including at the museum's main entrance, is currently underway and expected to wrap up by Dec. 26, 2024. Additionally, the installation of a new HVAC syste

The University of Guam is inviting the island's fishing community to join a free fisheries science workshop this weekend. Hosted by UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, the Community Science Workshop aims to teach local fishers how

A man stopped for a broken license plate lamp is allegedly found with various drug-related items. Thirty-three-year-old Noel Christopher Villagomez is charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a third-degree felony. Court documents

Last night up in Dededo, the senior class of 2025 for Simon Sanchez High School held a very special event in collaboration with the Department of Parks & Recreation, helping bring the Christmas spirit to residents of all ages in need during the holidays.

An investigation is underway at the Port Authority of Guam following multiple allegations that drugs were somehow being smuggled through there. Guam's Attorney General Doug Moylan made those claims after a second meeting with Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to

A case was dismissed for a local doctor once accused of molesting his patient. Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino granted the prosecution's request to dismiss the charges against Dr. Ugochukwu Akoma. Today, Prosecutor Grant Olan told the court there i

Defendant Toshie Salvadore denies that he had anything to do with the shooting death of his stepbrother. Salvadore pleaded not guilty to murder and arson before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan in Superior Court today. He asserted his speedy trial rights. C

Buzz is swirling about school closures next year, but what if some campuses can’t shut down due to unique circumstances? Preliminary findings from Guam Department of Education officials suggest that might be the reality for a select few. There&rsquo

The holiday fun is amping up across the island, but it's important that with the celebration you are able to get home safely. KUAM News went for a ridealong with one of the drivers of tohge here to help you do just that. We buckled-up and got going with o

United Airlines flight attendants are gearing up to strike as contract negotiations have yet to reach its final destination. The local flight attendant union kicked-off demonstrations at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport on Thursday morning as United