A late night car crash on Rte.1 by Lonestar Saturday sends two to hospitals with serious injuries. According to Guam Fire Department Acting Spokesperson Cherika C. Mateo, at 11:49pm, GFD units responded to a reported auto crash in Tamuning. Medics transpo

There are 99 new fees at the Guam Memorial Hospital that residents and private insurances should take note of. The new fee items were submitted by various hospital departments from August to October, according to Sydie Taisacan, GMH's revenue cycle manage

Guam’s longtime and only pathologist, Dr. Mohammed Alsabban, is soon to retire. The physician has been providing his services to both the Guam Memorial Hospital and Guam Regional Medical City. GMH spokesperson Cindy Hansen tells KUAM News he provide

The man convicted in a deadly beating in Dededo won his appeal in the Supreme Court of Guam. Defendant Branty Walliby, who is serving 21 years in prison for manslaughter, was granted his request to be resentenced. Justices ruling the sentencing was illega

On Friday afternoon in a private ceremony, flanked by family and loved ones of the late former Senator Jose 'Pedo' Terlaje, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Bill 279 into law. The bill, introduced by Sen. Chris Barnett will rename the Hagat Precinct to the J

Ever wondered how people perform their jobs across the globe? Or what it would be like to step into the shoes of your future aspirations? For the Kokoku High School students from Osaka, Japan, this dream became a reality as they marked their 20th visit to

Several candidates failed to file their campaign contribution expenditure, according to the Guam Election Commission. It has the GEC taking a harder stance, giving candidates a final reminder before they’ll be forced to take action. The agency is in

Contact: Environmental Monitoring and Analytical Services DivisionPhone: (671) 300-4751/9027 | Email: [email protected]: https://epa.guam.gov | Twitter: @GuamEPA | Instagram: guamepa Beach Advisories: 23 The results of 43 samples taken by t

It’s the final oversight hearing between the Guam Department of Education and the 37th Guam Legislature. Senator Chris Barnett, Oversight Chair on Education, called for a status report on key issues before handing the reins of the committee over to

By Rachel Seo, KUAM News Intern Attorney General Doug Moylan urges Governor Leon Guerrero to reconsider her decision to allocate $100-million in American Rescue Plan funding to the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority. The AG expressed concerns over G

While the Department of Defense acknowledges there’s “no room on base,” the “military continues to push its housing requirements outside the fence.” This according to Guam-based Think Tank Pacific Center for Island Security w

The Guam Economic Development Authority is warning the community about a new scam targeting local residents. Scammers are posing as GEDA representatives, telling people they must purchase gift cards to receive grant checks. This is a fraudulent scheme, an

A woman who allegedly admitted to forging more than $63,000 in checks from her employer is placed under arrest on Christmas Eve. Forty-one-year-old Jacqueline Gutierrez is charged with forgery. Court documents state the victim discovered 37 checks had bee

Insects, rodents, and improper food storage are among other violations that lead to Public Health shutting down local restaurants. Health inspectors suspended the sanitary permit for New Manna Food in Tumon for dozens of violations to include presence of

Parents and guardians, you don't want to miss out on this. It's funding for students that are eligible under the Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. This is specifically for the 2024 Summer EBT Program. The Department of Public Health and Social Services

It didn’t take a Supreme Court jury long before they handed a guilty verdict to Brian Anthony Duenas Quidachay, the man accused of dealing drugs. Quidachay is charged in possession of a schedule II controlled substance and operating a vehicle withou

As the nation prepares for the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Republican Party of Guam Chairman Shawn Gumataotao has joined the Pacific Transition 47 Committee. This newly-formed group, including Guam Delegate James C. Moylan and

The 18th Mayoral and Vice Mayoral Inauguration is happening on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., hosted at the scenic Guam Museum Park View. If you can’t make it in person, there will be a livestream on the Mayors’ Council of Guam YouTube

In the true spirit of the season, Bank of Guam is proud to announce its $20,000 donation to four nonprofit organizations through its annual Employee Give Initiative. Each year, Bank of Guam employees nominate and vote for causes close to their hearts, cha

It was just over a year ago that the Guam Department of Education’s head start program was on the brink of collapse. Federal officials issuing a dire warning: fix the program’s deficiencies within 90 days or lose both federal funding and the p

From improving tourism, navigating the sensitivity of the Marines relocation, to strengthening ties between Guam and Japan, new consul general of Japan Susumu Ueda sat down with KUAM News to talk about his top priorities during his term on island. He shar

A new wave of local businesses are continuing to put culture at the heart of what they do. KUAM News talked to the founders of "Heirs To Islands" about connecting us all to our roots. The Homegrown Collective, a local advocacy group, is making strides in

By Rachel Seo, KUAM News Intern For three years, Bella Wings has brought gadgets to light up the night sky at celebrations for New Years, Liberation, and more. It's become a crowd favorite and a great pairing with the fireworks display but this New Year&r

Scotty Aguon reached out to KUAM to share the story of his son, 13-year-old Christopher Aguon. Scotty said his boy was removed from his custody when he was only one and for reasons he said were unfounded. This left scotty in a custody battle for more than

A new wave of local businesses are continuing to put culture at the heart of what they do. KUAM News talked to the founders of "Heirs To Islands" about connecting us all to our roots.

A tight-knit group of relatives and longtime friends known as the Boys of Barrigada Heights came together this weekend to spread warmth and compassion to some of Guam's most vulnerable residents. Jerrold Castro and JR Rebanal, along with others, turned an

Guam Department of Education campuses are more than just buildings, many are historically significant and hold deep emotional connections for those who have walked through their halls. It's why the discussion of school decommissioning has been a sensitive

Fifth graders in Mrs.Cecilia Guzman and Mr. Gavin Diego’s class broke out in song as a thank you to the Salvation Army for bringing gifts for the 215 students at Talofofo Elementary School. On Friday, with toys in tow, Maj. Eric Tumale, Guam Corps O

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is informing the community that the Bureau of Primary Care Services at both the Northern Region Community Health Center in Dededo and the Southern Region Community Health Center in Inalahan will be close

The Department of Public Health & Social Services is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program, or S-EBT. Eligible families can access vital benefits to support their children’s nutritional needs. Who qual

A man allegedly admitted to police that he attacked another man with a crowbar stating the victim “basically got what was coming for him.” Thirty-year-old Carlos Joseph Salas Jr. is charged with aggravated assault. Court documents state, on De

A man arrested in connection to a machete attack caught on camera is being held on a $5,000 cash bail. Thirty-six-year-old Mickay Katsuta is charged with aggravated assault. He appeared before a magistrate judge in the Superior Court of Guam Monday aftern

Today, Governor-elect Pulaalii Nikolao Pula of American Samoa and Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands announced their decision to join the Republican Party. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley celebrated the announcement, stating. “Fol

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has announced the release of the 2025 Tide Chart and Guam Grower’s Calendars. It’s a valuable resource designed to support sustainable fishing and agriculture in Guam. The T

The U.S. Congress has passed a resolution securing vital funding for Guam's recovery and development projects. The resolution ensures the federal government remains open for three more months while allocating $100 billion in disaster relief. For Guam, thi

The University of Guam and CHamoru Village are teaming up to bring a greener future to Guam’s capital. In a joint effort through the Guam Green Growth Initiative, nearly 25 native fruit trees and ornamental shrubs were planted this week at CHamoru V

With just about a week left until over $100 million in federal funds dry up, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Attorney General Doug Moylan are caught up in a legal dispute over the new hospital. The AG is suing the Governor and the Guam Housing and Urban Re

A machete attack caught on video quickly circulated on multiple village chats, leaving some fearful over what was really happening prior to police making an arrest. “The guy was standing and he was upset. That's it. We called the police,” said

Middle school students at Science Is Fun and Awesome Academy Charter School are defending their former teacher, Jonah Cruz, who feels he was wrongfully terminated. “The firing really does feel retaliatory,” said Cruz. Over 200 students signed

A safer, more MAULEG Guam could be on the horizon. This comes after Bill 250 was signed into public law today. Dozens of government law enforcement gathered at Adelup to witness the Governor signing the measure. It aims to restore community safety by form

A sunny day at Gun Beach in Tumon was quickly interrupted for Karlla Mann on Guam during her birthday getaway. The startling moment met quickly with laughter, then terror and confusion. Karlla captured her experience in Guam's waters earlier this month wh

Have you ever had an encounter with a jellyfish or a Man-o-War? Well, experts have been getting reports of sightings and their stings hurt. The public is being cautioned when heading out into our waters this time of year. Biologist Brent Tibbatts confirme

Mark your calendars this Saturday, Dec. 28, because Club Zoh is the place to be! Get ready for a night you’ll never forget as Pia Mia lights up the stage with your favorite hits and fresh tracks from her new album, Anti-Romantica. The island’s

Guam Regional Medical City is now offering advanced testing to assess blood flow and detect Peripheral Vascular Disease, or PVD, an often-overlooked condition that can lead to serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, or amputations. The Ankle-Br

A member of the Archdiocese of Agaña, Father Junee Valencia completed the physically and academically grueling United States Air Force Officer Training School. Father Junee, the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Purification, Ma'ina joined the

Pipes for marijuana and meth. That’s what 45-year-old Ann Marie Castro allegedly admitted to police she had inside the pickup truck she was driving during a traffic stop. Officers were watching a suspected drug house in Dededo when they spotted the

A man is under arrest accused of molesting a teenage girl known to him. Forty-year-old Joem Tosie is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court documents state the victim woke up to the defendant molesting her, adding he only stopped after a

The Division of Tax and Revenue and the Department of Labor came together for a successful W-2 CM Workshop on Dec. 17 at the Multi-Purpose Center in Saipan. This event provided employers, tax professionals, and community members with critical updates on t

The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 19, 2024, identified that the following 24 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards. Hågat Bangi Beach Togcha Beach - Bridge To

It took a jury only an hour and a half to decide the fate of a man accused of breaking into Isla Veterinary Clinic. John Joseph Manibusan was convicted of burglary as a second-degree felony. Manibusan is noted to be a repeat offender, having ten prior cri

A traffic stop for not wearing a seatbelt finds two men with meth. Miguel Benavente Camacho, 50, and John Hirohito Ceasar, 34, are each charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance as third degree felonies. Court documents state Guam poli

A man is arrested in a connection to a violent machete attack reported in Dededo Saturday afternoon. Mickay Katsuta is arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, public drunkenness and loitering. Officers with the Guam Police Department responded to rep

Start the New Year off right by volunteering for the Guam Homeless Coalition’s 2025 Point-In-Time Homeless Count. Held annually nationwide, the event provides a crucial snapshot of homelessness in our communities. The data collected aids in determin

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 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

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.

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

You may want to consider the free safe ride service or getting a designated driver. The Guam Police Department announcing they will be conducting DWI enforcement on Friday. The Guam Highway Patrol Division will be set up DWI sobriety checkpoints as the we

United Airlines announced that customers can now book travel between Taipei and Guam for travel beginning in April 2025. United announced the new nonstop service last month, which will provide twice-weekly service between the two destinations on Wednesday

Local baker Danielle Apilado is calling on you to help her move onto the next phase of The Greatest Baker competition. As we reported it was at the end of October that Apilado was selected to be part of the online competition by notable pastry chef Buddy

Attorney General Douglas Moylan continued his “Changing Our Kids DNA School Outreaches” with an event at J.P. Torres Success Academy, addressing students aged 18 to 21 who are working toward their high school diplomas. The presentation focused

The Guam Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Dave J. Santos Scholarship. Juniors and Seniors enrolled in the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration are eligible to apply for this prestigious scholarship, whic

The Offices of the Governor and Lt. Governors are organizing a Community Relief Distribution Drive this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at 8 a.m. at the Koblerville Youth Center. Each vehicle will receive one 50-pound sack of rice, and drivers must present a val

Renowned South Korean celebrity chef Hyun-seok Choi is on island this week in partnership with the Guam Visitors Bureau and the Tsubaki Tower. Chef Choi was one of the top finalists on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars, a hit survival cooking show where one h

Talks on Guam's meth epidemic have been canceled yet again between the Governor and the Attorney General. AG Doug Moylan said it's disconcerting that our people are dying and the Governor's dilatory and now walled off response threatens all our safety. Th

Guam and the CNMI get national recognition as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized our islands for their resilience. Officials noted even as super typhoons swept through our communities, the Marianas found ways to take care of the environme

The United States Passport section of the Department of Revenue and Taxation will be closed on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, for mandatory training with the U.S. Department of State. Normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. will resume on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

Guam Senator Jesse Lujan applauds Guam Delegate James Moylan for his leadership in securing a groundbreaking provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment requires a comprehensive investigation into the use of Agent O

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands remembers and honors the life and legacy of George N. Camacho, a devoted public servant and passionate advocate for the CNMI community. Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang express

A detachment of approximately 100 logistics support Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force have begun relocating from Okinawa to Guam, marking the first phase of a broader realignment effort. This move follows the Joint Statement of the Security

Reports of a stolen car ending up in Yona also finds a man with suspected methamphetamine. Thirty-nine-year-old Joel Jay Topasna Santiago is charged with theft of property as a second-degree felony and possession of a schedule II controlled substance as a

A maintenance outage is scheduled for the villages of Chalan pago and Yona on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers affected are along Chalan Ping Pago, Chalan Inda, Inalado Road, Pago Bay Estates, Water Pump WBP-18 and surrounding areas

A simple question took a wrong turn when a man allegedly attacked a five-month pregnant woman with an iPad and kicked her. Twenty-three-year-old Mylove Sancho is charged with family violence, assault, and assault of an unborn child as misdemeanors. Accord

It was an early morning for one Agat resident after he allegedly found two men stealing a bush cutter from his garage. Gregory Fejeran Pajarillo, 40, is charged with burglary as a second-degree felony and theft of property as a third-degree felony. Both c

The Archdiocese of Agaña is mourning the passing of Father Antonino Caminiti, also known as Father Nino, who passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 15, at the age of 69. Archbishop Jimenez has extended prayers and condolences to the family, friends, and

A former University of Guam Director continues fighting his termination. Norman Analista alleges malice, oppression and fraud in the lawsuit filed in the District Court of Guam. He contends they had no reason to let him go, adding the defendants named in

A man allegedly sexually molested a girl known to him for years starting when she was only 12. Thirty-five-year-old Eugene Blas is charged with multiple counts of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court documents state the alleged abuse st

A man is under arrest accused of molesting a teenage girl known to him. Forty-three-year-old Diocese Sakate is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court documents state the child was sleeping in her bedroom when the alleged abuse occurred.

Living in cruel and in humane conditions, detainee Jesse Leon Guerrero along with a number of other prisoners have filed a class action lawsuit. It's against the Department of Corrections and its Director Fred Bordallo. The prisoners contend they are cram

Now to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Saipan. One man is dead after being hit by a car Sunday morning. It happened in the village of San Antonio near the Pak Pak Beach area. CNMI Department of Public Safety officials said the victim was hit before the susp

Police are investigating a separate serious crash. A Saipan man is fighting for his life after being hit by a drunk driver early Sunday. It happened just before 3 a.m. along Beach Road. CNMI Department of Public Safety officials said two 17-year-old girls

A leading engineering and project management firm, SSFM International, is expanding its team with a notable addition. SSFM International announced the appointment of Glenn Leon Guerrero as Senior Project Manager for its Guam office. With over 40 years of

As the church prepares to celebrate the Holy Year of 2025, the Archdiocese of Agaña has announced the Jubilee Year of Hope, proclaimed by Pope Francis as a time of renewal and grace for the universal church. The Most Rev. Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez