With hotter months ahead as summer begins, the Guam Power Authority is taking urgent steps to secure additional energy as demand spikes across the island. The Consolidated Commission on Utilities has approved a resolution authorizing GPA to request extra

Passports are typically used to open borders, but what if one could open the door to vital services instead? That’s the idea behind the Guam Homeless Coalition’s 'Passport to Services' event, designed to connect individuals experiencing or at

The Hafaloha Concert Series is back, and it’s bringing one of the biggest names in island music to Guam! On July 5, Maoli returns to Ypao Beach Park to headline Part 4 of the Hafaloha Series. Known for their blend of island reggae, country, and soul

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services and the Guam Department of Education's HeadStart program are teaming up to maike it easier for families to get the help they need. Special events are being held at the Northern and Southern Regional

Family and friends are urgently asking for your help in locating 82-year old Jaime Terbio. He is 5'5" in height and 130 pounds. He was last seen on Friday, April 25, 2025 at around noon, in Liguån Terrace, Dededo, wearing a white t-shirt and grey pa

As Christians around the world marked the start of paschal celebrations, many hearts were heavy with grief over the passing of Pope Francis. Here at home, the faithful gathered for a Requiem mass led by Archbishop Ryan Jimenez. “In the name of the f

Three suspects involved in yesterday's shocking attack near Ace Auto in Yigo are under arrest. Court documents identify those involved as 45-year-old Michael Anthony Fejeran Tatiano, 39-year-old Frank J. Gumataotao and 48-year-old Rodney Crisostomo Camach

The Superior Court of Guam initially granted a temporary restraining order requested by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, blocking Attorney General Doug Moylan from moving forward with his Dignity Project. The Dignity Project is a joint effort by the AG and the

After nearly three years of legal wrangling, Leo Espia, a former planner with the Office of Civil Defense has reached a settlement with the agency. Espia, who was fired in 2022 over alleged cybersecurity violations, will be reinstated as a classified gove

The AB Won Pat International Airport was filled with law enforcement and island leaders for a significant occasion on Friday. Three Guam police officers and four corrections officers were recognized for successfully completing Guam Customs and Quarantine&

Education officials and lawmakers are readying their next steps with still no word back from the US Department of Education on their appeal to untie millions in American Rescue Plan funds tied to critical projects. Guam Education Board Chair Angel Sablan

Pay-Less Supermarkets proudly hosted the Island Beautification Coastal Cleanup at Tumon Bay. This event brought together employees and their families to preserve and protect one of Guam’s most treasured natural spaces. Volunteers gathered early at Y

Congressman Moylan has announced groundbreaking discussions to create a stronger channel between the Government of Guam and the United States. This initiative is a pivotal step towards amplifying Guam's voice in Washington, D.C., ensuring that our island&

The Public Utilities Commission has given the Port Authority of Guam the go-ahead to move forward with a critical $4.8 million maintenance project for Warehouse 1. The project will address long-standing structural issues such as rusted rebars and spalling

The University of Guam is offering exciting summer research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students passionate about mathematics through two distinct programs supported by the National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Comp

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

“I'm sorry to my wife and family. I'm embarrassed.” That's what John “Boom” Mantanona said before a federal court judge just before he was sentenced for jury tampering on Thursday. The retired cop and former FBI task force member w

The U.S. Navy has officially called off the search for Gabriel D. Holt, a sailor assigned to the USS Nimitz, who was last seen in the Tumon area around 11:57 p.m. on Friday, April 18. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group confirmed that Holt's family has been n

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument stretches across nearly half a million square miles of ocean, a long protected zone for marine biodiversity. But a new order from President Trump now allows commercial fishing within those waters. &ldquo

The Department of Government Efficiency is turning its focus on a new target: Americorps. Last week, volunteers with Americorps’ National Civilian Community Corps were let go after a federal DOGE mandate. This comes on the heels of National Voluntee

The Guam Department of Education has struggled to staff its classrooms for some time now and retired teachers have helped fill those gaps. But for some lawmakers, the conditions under which they return need serious reform. Senator Chris Barnett discussed

It was an early end to the school day for the Home of the Ko’kos at B.P. Carbullido Elementary today, due to poor air quality from a nearby fire. Units with the Guam Fire Department responded to reports of smoke sightings behind the Barrigada campus

A Guam voyager is making history, reviving an ancient ocean route between Micronesia and Taiwan. Guam Canoe Builder and Navigator Ron Acfalle has embarked on a historic 15-day voyage from Palau to Taiwan, joining Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur aboard t

A reported “unexploded ordnance” in Upper Tumon confirmed to be a dud. Following an emergency evacuation at the Harmon Villa Garden Apartments in Upper Tumon, officials say the discovered ordnance was a dummy grenade left behind by a former re

Guam Waterworks Authority announced they are scheduling a water outage in Segundo Leon Guerrero Street in Tamuning. The outage begins on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 11 p.m. to Wednesday, April 23, at 6 a.m. GWA crews will be working to repair a main wate

Big moves at the Port of Guam as new equipment arrives to strengthen the island’s cargo-handling power and modernize marine transportation services. Two mobile reefer generators arrived at the port over the weekend, marking another major step in the

Grace Anne Dela Cruz, a junior at the University of Guam majoring in Nursing with a minor in Public Administration, has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships for students pursuing careers in public servi

A new milestone for Guam’s medical community as Guam Memorial Hospital hosted its first trauma nursing core course, bringing critical training closer to home. From April to April 10, GMH held its inaugural Trauma Nurse Core Course training, equippin

The Guam Police Department is asking for the community’s help locating Gabriel D. Holt, a sailor assigned to the USS Nimitz. He was last seen Friday night at 11:57pm in the area between Hotel Nikko and Gun Beach in Tumon. Description:-6'0" tall-192

Occupants were able to evacuate without injury from a Saturday fire in Dededo.

A historic commitment to clean energy was made right here on Guam as the President of the Marshall Islands joined the global push for a greener future. At the University of Guam's 16th Conference on Island Sustainability, President Hilda Heine of the Mars

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, flagship of carrier strike group, embarked carrier air wing and destroyers USS Gridley, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee arrived in Guam for a regularly scheduled Port visit. Businesses in Tumon are gearing up for

A follow-up letter from Senator Shelly Calvo to the Department of Public Health and Social Services signals ongoing momentum for a bill that could bring hot meal options to Guam's most vulnerable communities. Following a public hearing on Bill 78-38, whic

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio has awarded Agana Heights Elementary School the 2025 National Lieutenant Governors Association STEM Scholarship Program. NLGA will award the school $1,000 as part of a national call for applications for funding STEM programming a

The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on April 16, 2025, identified that the following three recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards. Hågat North of Hågat Marina, sou

This is a United Airlines flight inbound from Honolulu, Hawaii Wednesday night. The flight was carrying the body of Dededo native Dante Taitano. First responders had their sirens going off and a water salute to welcome Taitano back home at the A.B. Won Pa

A former Department of Corrections officer convicted for his part in a major prison contraband scheme is back in prison after being caught with a stolen gun. Jerome San Nicolas, 39, is caught with possession of a firearm without a valid ID. Court document

A man is arrested after being accused of reporting multiple shooting incidents in Barrigada Heights that turned out to be unfounded. Lee Pangelinan, 42, is charged with two counts of making a false report. Court documents state Guam police responded to re

The Mayors’ Council of Guam announces that Layla Cabrini Espinal has formally surrendered her title as Guam’s 80th Liberation Queen for personal reasons. In a simple and dignified ceremony held on April 16, 2025 at the Mayors’ Council of

Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane has introduced landmark legislation that would give healthcare providers financial incentives to accept over 30,000 Medicaid patients. The legislation, known as the "Guam Medicaid Access Enhancement Act," creates a strategic

Humanities Gua°han received a $10,000 donation from Matson that will directly support Humanities Gua°han’s 2025 programs, which aim to create meaningful spaces for learning, reflection, and dialogue across the island. This support comes at a critica

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed an executive order establishing the comprehensive childhood lead poisoning prevention plan. The Maga'haga said this is to protect Guam's children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. Adelup said the executive order

Search crews are now on day five looking for signs of Jeffrey Hattori in the water off Guam. The U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire Rescue, the U.S. Navy, and local partners, persists in the search. Officials believe Hattori remains missing west of Guam. Lt. Che

Western Pacific Maritime Academy, in partnership with Career Tech High Academy Charter School, kicked off the Merchant Mariner Credential Program at its Hågat Bay campus. “It is a tremendous opportunity for WPMA to launch its maritime training

President Trump's latest executive order on maritime dominance could open the door to new economic and security opportunities for Guam. Titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance," the order creates a maritime security trust fund, a shipbuilding finan

PBS Guam faces continued financial pressures but remains committed to its mission of serving the community through educational and cultural programming. In its Fiscal Year 2024 audit, PBS Guam received a qualified opinion on its governmental activities an

Guam took center stage in Manila this week, captivating hundreds of travel professionals and celebrities during a trade showcase hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau. Held at the Enderun Tent on March 27, “Get To Know Guam: America’s Hidden Gem&

One of several major capital improvement projects aimed at revitalizing community spaces across the island has officially been completed. The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration celebrated its unveiling with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Governor Lou Leon G

McDonald’s Guam and Saipan is giving back to the islands with donations totaling $25,000 to nonprofits across Guam, CNMI, and Hawaii. The contributions come from proceeds raised during the 2024 McDonald’s biennial golf classic, held at Laolao

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration announced a significant move toward building the hospital in Mangilao, with the formal posting of a Notice to Rezone to convert the project site from agricultural to public facilities use. Rezoning allows the Guam

What charges have been approved for Guam Department of Education superintendent Dr. Kenneth Swanson, and what do they mean? Those questions are expected to be answered tomorrow. So far, education officials staying tight-lipped, only saying the details of

Two local organizations are receiving a major boost—thanks to a powerful partnership between Bank of Guam and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Through the Member Impact Fund, over $157,000 in matching grants will support Guam Unique Merchan

Docomo Pacific celebrated the expansion of its Call Center Operations in Saipan with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held at Docomo Pacific’s newly expanded facility in Gualo Rai, the ceremony brought together government officials, community partners, an

The Judiciary of Guam celebrated the achievements of seven youth participants during last Thursday’s Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Graduation ceremony. The JDTC reduces substance abuse and criminal behavior among juveniles and empowers juveniles and

The Guam Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Ko’ko’ Weekend race events held this past weekend. The weekend kicked off with the Ko’ko Kids Fun Run, with nearly 300 local and international kids parti

From extending GovGuam leases to obtaining funding for repairs at a local university, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has passed a total of eight bills with one being vetoed. The vetoed bill, Bill 14-38, would authorize the Public Auditor to establish deadline

11 students from Guam High recently joined with other DoDEA programs worldwide, staging a walkout from class and holding signs in favor of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy changes. The students supported their peers in other federal schools, p

The various clubs of the Guam Lions gathered together in Dededo this past weekend, hosting a Health Fair at the Micronesia Mall. Various health screening services, interactive exhibits, and helpful professionals were on hand to provide assistance and reas

It was an opportunity for people to learn more about the complex issues that lead to homelessness on Guam and what is available to help those in need. The 3rd Annual Housing and Homelessness Summit was recently held at the University of Guam Lecture Hall.

A mother accused in the death of her one-year-old baby boy is headed to trial this week. Jury selection for defendant Giltinan Ramangmou is set to begin wednesday before Judge Vernon Perez in superior court. Ramangmou has since denied the charges of murde