The White House rescinded a sweeping freeze on most federal loans and grants. The funding freeze stemmed from a memo by the Office of Management and Budget which directed federal agencies to "temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbu

KUAM confirmed there is a criminal investigation underway regarding the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense’s unauthorized overtime payments. Guam’s Public Auditor Benjamin Cruz And Attorney General Doug Moylan met Tuesday to discus

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero isn't letting anyone block her from fulfilling her hospital agenda. She recently fired two Chamorro Land Trust Commissioners and even admits to thinking about appointing a Special Attorney General. “I was trying to get a h

There is no way of sugar coating the reality of Guam's housing crisis. Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority Executive Director Elizabeth Napoli told a room of people at today's housing summit, “For years, we all know the demand for housing and t

An abrupt halt on federal grants and loans by the Trump administration has created widespread confusion across the government, Congress, state programs, and nonprofit organizations that rely on that funding. “First of all when I first heard about it

Guam Delegate James Moylan congratulates Secretary Pete Hegseth on his confirmation as the new Secretary of Defense. Moylan noted what Hegseth said during his confirmation process recognizing the strategic importance of Guam. Hegseth took questions from r

Congressman James Moylan is requesting President Trump include Guam's shores in the executive order where he declared a state of emergency at the southern border. In a letter to the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Mo

Guam's Attorney General Doug Moylan is doubling down on his request to have the Governor conduct 100% inspection of containers at the Port Authority of Guam. The AG alleged that the source of where drugs are being smuggled into the island is the Port. The

The Guam Visitors Bureau Board of Directors were supposed to vote on new leadership today after a months long search. However, the meeting was canceled by Chairman George Chiu and rescheduled to Feb. 27, according to GVB Public Information Officer Lisa Bo

A drug defendant who led police on a brief chase is back in prison after being caught with meth. Twenty-eight-year-old Brittany Orallo is charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance, eluding police, and resisting arrest. Court documents

Thousands of dollars in bad checks lands one man in prison. Twenty-four-year-old Patrick Saliva is charged with theft by deception and non-sufficient funds check. Court documents state the defendant made about $6,000 in purchases and deliveries from Dec.

A woman is arrested in connection to a burglary reported at a Dededo home Tuesday morning. Thirty-one-year-old Emery Aguero is charged with burglary. Court documents state the homeowner spotted Aguero rummaging through their pantry. Aguero allegedly put i

The Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Driver’s License Examination Branch will resume normal business operations Thursday, Jan. 30. Operations were closed for the past two days as officials said the technical system for the branch was inope

The Guam Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the arrival of charter flights by Starlux Airlines from Taiwan for the Lunar New Year holiday. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Guam welcomed the first of four charter flights, an Airbus A321neo aircraft carrying a ful

Insights into reproductive trends, predation patterns, and climatic triggers observed prior to a crown-of-thorns outbreak are crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies to protect coral reefs, according to Ciemon Caballes, Ph.D., a senior rese

The Guam Department of Agriculture is inviting the public to weigh in on a proposal that could impact Guam's culture, economy, and environment. Federal regulators are considering adding ten species of giant clams, known locally as Hima to the Endangered S

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant recently hosted the first-ever Fish Fest at the CHamoru Village. The event featured community partners and UOG programs showcasing local research, outreach materials and educational opp

Technical issues continue to persist at the Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Driver’s License Examination Branch. DLEB staff are unable to complete Guam driver’s license and identification services. In order to avoid long wait times

An internal affairs investigation is currently underway at the Department of Corrections after the recent death of male federal detainee at the Hagatna Detention Facility. According to DOC Director Fred Bordallo, Jr., at around 3:30pm Tuesday, a medic was

Delegate James Moylan responded to concerns about potential changes to FEMA operations under the Trump-Vance administration. In a statement released this afternoon, Moylan reassured residents of Guam that federal disaster aid is not in jeopardy. While dis

Last Friday the Guam Legislature held an oversight hearing in regards to the discovery of unauthorized overtime pay, amounting to $2.8 million. Guam Homeland Security Advisor Ester Aguigui said the findings of the Federal Emergency Management Agency&rsquo

Eight vendors inside the Micronesia Mall food court were forced to temporarily shut down due to an active roach infestation. Environmental Public Health Supervisor Leilani Navarro said the sanitary inspections were spurred from a complaint. “It&rsqu

The fight for recognition and justice continues for Guam's radiation victims. On Monday, leaders and advocates gathered to honor their sacrifices and demand action. Our island also came together to commemorate the national day of remembrance for Downwinde

For years, parents and guardians at Agana Heights Elementary School have relied on the lot at its mayor’s office to park their cars and quickly pick up their children after school. According to one parent speaking with KUAM, this system has signific

As the Palisades fire grew closer, former Guam resident Davarene May Guzman wasn't about to take any chances and packed up her three daughters and fled to safety with a friend from Sacramento. Drawing from her island upbringing and values instilled by her

The Guam Department of Education is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Guam Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award honors exceptional educators who demonstrate dedication, expertise, and leadership in the classroom and community. Eligible nominees

The Guam Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 Toys for Tots High School challenge, a holiday tradition that encourages students to give back to the community. Okkodo High School took the top spot in the large school division, donating

A new resolution introduced calls on the U.S. federal government to fully fund Civil Defense infrastructure on Guam, including air raid shelters, early warning systems, and emergency medical facilities. With Guam's strategic role in the Indo-Pacific, the

The Judiciary of Guam celebrated those rebuilding their lives with 10 participants graduating from the Adult Drug Court II program and three participants graduating from the Guam Adult Reentry Court program last week. The Adult Drug Court II, designed to

Vice Speaker Tony Ada has introduced his first three bills of the 38th Guam Legislature, aiming to strengthen protections for children, promote accountability in government, and preserve Guam's ecosystem. Bill No. 33-38 (COR) expands the victimology of ol

The Department of Revenue and Taxation announced that technical issues have left the driver’s license examination branch unable to process transactions, resulting in extended wait times for customers seeking Guam driver’s licenses and identifi

Tonight, President Trump's criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency came to a head following visits to disaster sites. Trump signed his latest executive order to establish a council to reassess FEMA, stopping short of getting rid of the agenc

Could the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, face a future shift? President Donald Trump signed an executive order that may lead to reforms, an overhaul, or even the agency’s elimination, which fall under the U.S. Department

For decades, FEMA has been a critical lifeline for Guam in the aftermath of devastating typhoons and other emergencies. Without FEMA, questions arise about how Guam will cope with future disasters. Senator Shawn Gumataotao, Chairperson for the Committee o

The Federal Emergency Management Agency could be dismantled. President Trump making that announcement over the weekend, while touring devasted areas across the country. For the Marianas, FEMA has been involved in helping residents impacted by storms that

Many island residents still grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar are voicing their concerns as President Donald Trump has suggested scrapping FEMA. Critics warn the move could leave vulnerable communities without critical aid when they need it th

How will operations and patrol within the Guam Police Department be affected? In the past three weeks alone, there have been eleven officers who have either resigned or retired. Although the chief of police says half of that number are retirees, it is a c

Are you for or against the Marine Corps relocation to Guam? The Navy is now accepting public comments on a programmatic agreement memo that supports the Marines relocating to Guam. The community has until March 10th to submit comments. The Navy says the m

Three people have been ticketed to date for panhandling along Guam’s roadways. Attorney General Doug Moylan telling KUAM they are no longer giving warnings to anyone caught panhandling during their PanBusters operation. But, the National Association

Authorities responding to a large grass fire on Mount Lam Lam the last Friday led to two men being placed under arrest for illegal hunting. 24-year-old Jonovin Chiguina and 29-year-old Tyrone Quinata each charged with protection of wild animals – po

A man is arrested in connection to a machete attack in Tamuning. 25-year-old Aries Albert Jr. is charged with aggravated assault and theft of property. Court documents state he got into an argument with the victim over text message before the pair started

Guam's Delegate James Moylan has been assigned to several key roles in the 119th United States Congress, expanding his influence and advocacy for the island. Moylan will serve on two subcommittees of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: East Asia and Paci

Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI are spreading love this Valentine’s season with a sweet fundraiser to support children battling critical illnesses. The Make-A-Wish NextGen Board has launched its Valentine’s Cookie Gram fundraiser, offering the commu

Senator Telo Taitague said it’s time to prioritize fixing Guam's roads, introducing a bill that would allocate $10 million toward village road repairs. Taitague has introduced Bill 39-38, calling for $10 million in excess revenues from the 2025 Fisc

The Guam Department of Education congratulates Okkodo High School’s mock trial team, who claimed victory in the 2025 Guam High Mock Trial Championship. Okkodo High School secured the championship in a thrilling final match against Guam High School,

The National Association of Social Workers Guam Chapter issued a statement, opposing the Office of the Attorney General’s recent decision to penalize individuals for panhandling and seeking help on Guam’s roads. The statement says that the pun

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has signed Executive Order 2025-01, officially establishing the Division of Homelessness Assistance and Poverty Prevention under the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services.This new division builds on the foundation

With the recent school shooting in Nashville, necessary precautions are being taken by Guam Department of Education high schools with the Guam Police Department. The safety and security of students is a major concern that chair of the Guam Education Board

Imagine a nationally recognized trail that spans across the island inviting locals and visitors from all over. That's the idea educator and author Tom Renfro shares with KUAM. He hopes to get as many in the community involved to create the Guam National T

After going over the house rules, the first official meeting for the Mayors Council of Guam commenced on Thursday. Looking out from where he sat, president of the MCOG and Piti mayor Jesse Alig saw some familiar faces and new faces as Thursday's meeting w

Tax season is just around the corner with the first day of filing coming up on Monday, January 27. Here's more from experts on how to make this year’s filing stress free. New year, new tax season. Local tax professionals are already seeing an influx

It’s a campaign promise made by now-president Donald Trump on his path to the White House. “I’m going to close the Department of Education and move education back to the States, and we’re going to do it fast," he declared. But what

The Guam Power Authority has a lot of experience being vertical – supporting power poles and distribution towers that reach several stories high, as well as feeder lines and bucket trucks that go skyward to maintain them. But the utility agency is n

Most of us have pets and they're beloved members of our families. But the sheer number of these four-legged friends has been alarmingly large for several years, and the Spay and Neuter Island Pets, or "SNIP" clinic is doing its part to help. The Guam Anim

The Attorney General’s Office live streamed its Panbuster operation Friday issuing tickets to people they catch panhandling without a permit. The staff include armed law enforcement. The footage showed one man became hostile with the staff as they h

New developments tonight in the search for new leadership at the Guam Visitors' Bureau. The GVB Board meeting today with interim Search Committee Head Sonny Ada announcing the applications reviewed that former Senator Regine Biscoe Lee, who ranked top for

$2.8 million in unauthorized overtime uncovered at Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense. Senator Frank Blas asked, “Do any of you take full responsibility for what has happened?” “I take responsibility,” said Charles Este

An officer broke police protocol when they relayed information about the driver involved in a serious car crash in Dededo over the weekend. You may recall, police then released incorrect details that the driver had died. The officer did that without confi

It's been nearly three weeks into the new term of the 38th Guam Legislature, but democrats have yet to decide who will lead the minority party. The six democratic senators remain split between former Speaker Therese Terlaje and former Vice Speaker Tina Mu

There's an urgent need to increase Veterans' Affairs personnel in Guam. Congressman James Moylan told this exact thing to acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Todd Hunter noting Guam is home to nearly 200,000 patriots who love their country. An enlistment

The 38th Guam Legislature presented a resolution to the Archdiocese of Hagatna Office of Catholic Education in observance of National Catholic Schools Week. With the theme “Impacting Our Community, Inspiring Guam,” the resolution celebrates th

The Guam Power Authority is notifying the public of a partial road closure in Dededo to accommodate system improvements. The closure will take place from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, along Route 1, Marine Corps Drive, near the Har

The Department of Administration and the Department of Revenue and Taxation have announced that on Jan. 23, individual payors will no longer be charged credit card fees at the Treasurer of Guam terminals. Public law 37-135, enacted in November, appropriat

Murder defendant David Uncangco, Jr. is denied his request to have the robbery charges filed in a separate case against him dismissed with prejudice. The court previously granted the prosecution's request to dismiss without prejudice, meaning they could r

Putting veterans first. That was the highlight of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs oversight hearing held in Washington, DC this week. Representatives concerned over the ongoing delays, wait times and limited services veterans across the cou

A team of University Of Guam Accounting students earned top honors in the 2024 Government Finance Case challenge, winning the undergraduate division. Albin Tinoso, Katelyn Villa, and Ilaria Williams-Dueñas each received $1,500 for their winning pro

Guam’s Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities, or DISID, will receive $375,000 in funding to continue and enhance services for persons with disabilities. This funding, secured through a budget amendment by Senator Theres

Guam's nurses at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center will finally see an 18% salary increase, thanks to newly secured funds. The pay raise, approved in April 2024, had been delayed due to a lack of funding in the center's original budget. A recent a

Progress on the refurbishment of F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School has hit an unexpected snag with the discovery of damage from Typhoon Mawar and the theft of copper wiring. “[Someone] stole the wire out of the walls—that was early on in the pr

The suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a local game room is captured. Thirty-two-year-old Logan Elias is charged with second-degree robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery, destruction of evidence among others. Court

Attorney General Doug Moylan is asking for more time to respond to the Governor's motion to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against her and the Guam Housing Urban Renewal Authority. The defendants, being Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and GHURA, do not object to

After receiving a tip that the homeless encampment in Harmon was being bulldozed, our crew visited the site, only to learn that wasn't the case. Instead, the Office of Homelessness and Poverty Prevention, with the help of the Department of Public Works, w

Officials said the scam asks the recipient to reply using the link provided and enter their personal information. The Department Of Revenue and Taxation warns against texts with links that ask for personal identifying or banking information. Rev and Tax D

Officially sworn in Wednesday, Chief Daren Burrier is ready to assume command of the Guam Fire Department. During the ceremony, he noted he was ready for the journey and the challenges that come with it. One of those challenges is maintaining GFD’s

Thousands of federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees woke up to discover they are now placed on paid administrative leave due to a new executive order from President Trump. This comes as President Trump is dealing with more backlash for his bro

Guam's increasingly unfordable housing market has led to senators looking to prohibit discrimination in housing based on source of income. Senator Sabina Perez is the author of Bill 29. She hopes this will promote equitable access to housing. The bill not

Want to find out more about the state of housing on Guam? The Guam Housing Urban Renewal Authority is hosting a housing summit next Wednesday. GHURA is bringing together local and federal government officials, private developers, financial institutions, n

The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense will take the hot seat before senators tomorrow. You may recall, the Public Auditor found $2.8 million in questioned costs directly related to overtime. This led to Emergency Management Oversight Chair Se

Plans for the new hospital and its projected costs are among the first priorities for the new Health Oversight Chair. Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane announced an informational briefing to discuss the issue in early February. She stated, “This briefi

Island Beverage Distributors proudly announced the release of The Johnnie Walker Blue Guam Special Edition 2025. The initial shipment of these special edition bottles has arrived, as part of a limited quantity planned for production in 2025. IBD Wines and

Last December, paradise met precision at the Finest Guam Pro and Ama Golf Festa, a spectacular showcase of talent, teamwork, and community. Held at the breathtaking Finest Guam Golf and Resort, this unique event brought together four Korean Ladies Profess

The Department of Public Health & Social Services is urging the public to act promptly in claiming their 2024 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) funds. There are currently 4,351 individuals who qualify and have not collected their cards, or are un

Guam’s Search and Rescue community held its first quarterly meeting of the year on Jan. 8 to discuss safety strategies and address rising water-related fatalities. The meeting brought together representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire and

The Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division, in partnership with Guam Animals In Need, has announced a comprehensive dog and cat population survey. The initiative will run from Feb. 13 to Feb. 21 and will be led by a visiting team from Hu

The Office of the Governor has announced the successful completion of the Broadband, Equity, Access, And Deployment Challenge Process, a major milestone in expanding high-speed internet access across Guam. “Today marks a pivotal step forward in our

The Guam Power Authority is advising the public they will be operating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drones in Sinajania on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will utilize UAV drones to capture imagery of monotubes around the Pale Kieran Hickey

Following a Bloomberg article, The US’s Worst Fears of Chinese Hacking Are on Display in Guam, which included an interview with Melvyn Kwek of the Guam Power Authority, GPA issuing frequently asked questions about its cybersecurity efforts in respon

The Consolidated Commission on Utilities discussed the Guam Waterworks Authority’s involvement in the new medical campus in Mangilao. GWA plays a key role in developing the infrastructure to support it. At the center of Tuesday's work session discus

On Wednesday morning in Adelup, in front of family, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters from the Guam Fire Department, Daren Burrier was sworn in as Fire Chief. As KUAM reported, in October 2023, acting Governor Joshua Tenorio confirmed Burrier's sel

Investigators have released an update on the condition of the man involved in a serious crash along Route 15 in Dededo over the weekend. Traynie Radford who had been in the Intensive Care Unit at Guam Regional Medical City, was taken off intubation Tuesda