Protecting privacy in the digital age — Guam lawmakers are taking aim at what they call a new frontier in sexual exploitation. Senator William Parkinson is proposing Bill 171, the Nonconsensual Intimate Depictions Act of 2025. The measure would make

Fire Prevention Week may be over — but the flames of friendly competition are still burning at the Guam Fire Department. Crews from GFD stations islandwide put their creativity to the test in an Instagram reel contest—all to promote this year&

All lanes are back open after crews have worked around the clock to clear debris from a massive landslide that blocked Marine Corps Drive in East Hagatna and caused heavy traffic earlier this week. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency is now investiga

This past weekend, the Guam Fire Department welcomed its newest firefighters with the 24th Cycle of recruits graduating after months of grueling training, ready to serve and protect the community. GFD celebrated a milestone today as 14 men and one woman c

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Bank of Hawai‘i has activated emergency financial relief programs to help Federal employees and contractors facing loss of income. Chairman and CEO Peter Ho says the goal is to “help ease

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has informed states and territories that federal appropriations for the program have been dis

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Has officially signed Bill 135 – a measure that would turn the Guam International Country Club golf course into a large-scale solar farm – into public law. And supporters tout clean energy and the project's financial

Guam Community College is hosting its 12th Annual Cardboard Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GCC Multipurpose Auditorium. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to build, create, and have fun. The Cardboard Challenge

The Port Authority of Guam is celebrating a major milestone, “50 years of Port Strong!” This year’s Port Week 2025 honors the people whose hard work and resilience keep Guam supplied and our region connected. Since becoming an autonomous

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has officially opened the SNAP Summer EBT 2025 card distribution site at the Ran-Care Commercial Building in Tamuning. It began on Oct. 16, 2025 and will remain open through Jan. 9, 2026. Families who ne

A joint legislative oversight hearing is set for Friday, October 24, as lawmakers take a closer look at dieldrin contamination in Guam’s water supply. The session—hosted by senators Jesse Lujan, Tony Ada, and Sabrina Salas Matanane—will

The Guam Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Noah-Jay Austin Blas of Agana Heights in connection with a video voyeurism case that occurred at a Tumon hotel earlier this month. According to police, on October 6, a Korean tourist reported that a hote

The trial for a man accused in a 2023 shooting has been vacated—meaning it’s been canceled and will be rescheduled. Presiding Judge Alberto Tolentino made the ruling Wednesday for defendant Adrian Bernard Fejeran, who faces charges of attempte

A mother faces charges after allegedly hiding her daughter — a Department of Youth Affairs client who ran away in August. According to court documents, 41-year-old Vanessa Andrea Mariano Blas is accused of keeping her daughter at her home off Chalan

This morning over in Adelup, several gathered for the proclamation signing to declare October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year's theme - Check Your Feel For Lumps, Save Your Bumps. It is a time to gather to ignite hope, raise awareness, and cha

It’s a clash over control and the cost of mismanagement. A new bill aims to professionalize Guam’s homeland security leadership, but critics say it could tie the agency’s hands at a time when flexibility matters most. The island's safety

More than 20 million people around the world dropped, covered, and held on for The Great Shakeout, the largest earthquake drill in history. Here on Guam, we stopped by one school to see how they put their safety skills to the test. Drop, cover, and hold o

A notorious cold case once thought unsolvable was front and center today at Guam Community College, as Day 2 of the Regional Forensic Science Symposium brought together top legal minds and law enforcement from across the Pacific. The Golden State Killer c

Department of Public Works crews spent much of Wednesday clearing the massive amount of soil that spilled onto Marine Corps Drive in East Hagatna. Using excavators they hauled away the debris to reopen lanes and restore safe travel through the area. Later

Get ready to celebrate island flavor, creativity, and community spirit at the Fall Farmers Market 2025! It goes down this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Guåhan Sustainable Culture’s Food Resiliency Hub in Windward Hills, Yona, this fest

The Guam Department of Education Division of Special Education is inviting families to participate in the upcoming “Check Me Out Fair”, a Child Find community event designed to support early identification of developmental needs in young child

The federal government shutdown continues, and its ripple effects are already being felt far beyond Capitol Hill, including here at home. KUAM News sat down with Guam delegate James Moylan to hear his thoughts on how we got here, what’s being done,

On Tuesday Guam Regional Transit Authority special projects officer Richard Ybanez was arrested and charged with terrorizing after a confrontation inside the agency’s Upper Tumon office turned threatening. According to court documents, the incident

The Department of Public Health and Social Services confirms a fourth case of pertussis, or whooping cough, for 2025. The latest case was reported on October 13, and contact tracing is underway to determine the source of exposure. Pertussis is a highly co

Guam is hosting the 3rd Annual Regional Forensic Science Symposium this week — a three-day event aimed at strengthening crime scene investigation and forensic capacity throughout the Pacific. It kicked-off this morning with remarks from local offici

Heavy rainfall from a passing tropical disturbance left behind debris along Route 1 near vince jewelers in east hagåtña early wednesday morning — slowing traffic in both directions. Two southbound lanes and one northbound lane reopened

It’s a space where memories are yours to create — and Team KUAM dropped by INSPO, Guam’s first self-portrait studio, to snap a few of our own and hear what inspired the vision behind it. Staring down the barrel of a camera lens can be in

Guam Community College has officially kicked off the 3rd Regional Forensic Science Symposium, a three-day event bringing together forensic professionals, law enforcement, and students from across Guam and the region. Hosted at the GCC Multipurpose Auditor

The Guam Community College celebrated 35 graduates from its workforce development programs, including the very first cohort of the YouthBuild Construction Trades Program. Held at the GCC Multipurpose Auditorium, the ceremony also honored completers from t

As flu season continues, the community is encouraged to protect themselves and their families by attending a free flu clinic on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FHP Annex in Tamuning, located across from the ITC building. The clinic i

Heavy rainfall left debris along Route 1 near Vince Jewelers in East Hagåtña, slowing traffic in both directions.As of 8:50 a.m., two northbound lanes and one southbound lane are open while crews continue clearing the area.GPD Chief Stephen I

Starting November 1, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority will no longer be part of TakeCare’s provider network. Patients with TakeCare insurance will be considered self-pay when receiving care at GMHA and will need to seek reimbursement directly fr

In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry & Soil Resources Division (FSRD), in partnership with the Inalåhan Mayor’s Office, hosted a community tree planting event at the Gådaos Sagan Humug&ari

Community members are making their voices heard, urging Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to veto two controversial land bills they say threaten both the environment and public health. At a community care event Monday in Hagatna, residents gathered at Asiga to w

It's been nearly two weeks since the federal government shut down, with lawmakers in Washington still deadlocked over this fiscal year’s budget. And here on Guam, families are already feeling the impact – from furloughed federal employees to t

On Monday afternoon, Maga’lahen Hurao Academy Charter School commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a wave near the Chief Kepuha statue in Hagatna. Families gathering to show pride, strength, and unity—standing strong for generations

Taxpayers are reminded that the extended deadline to file individual income tax returns for tax year 2024 is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Guam taxpayers who requested the six-month extension from the April 15 deadline must submit their returns by tomorrow to

Online registration has officially opened for Triple J’s 2025 TJ Bubble Color Run 5K/10K, happening on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Triple J Showroom in Upper Tumon. The island’s most colorful fun run returns with both 5K and 10K routes, a l

Guam will soon take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut. On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m. (ChST), participants will practice the earthquake response procedure; “Drop, Cover and Hold On” from wherever

Monday saw a lively discussion with three of the five applicants vying to become the next Guam Department of Education superintendent — all current or former deputy superintendents who shared common ground on several key issues. From teacher recruit

KUAM News confirms that Guam Regional Transit Authority special projects officer Richard Ybanez has been arrested and charged with terrorizing following a firearm-related incident earlier this month at the GRTA offices located within the Department of Pub

The Department of Public Health and Social Services confirms Guam’s special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), remains fully operational despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. All island clinics continue

When big minds with caring hearts get together, good things happen and change is brought about. Some truly exceptional young people had a meetup this past weekend, taking part in the first creative forum for this year's Giving Tuesday Spark Ambassadors pr

The Guam Education Board is moving closer to naming the next superintendent of the Guam Department of Education, with a possible decision after its October 21 meeting. On Monday, three of the five candidates facing questions from the public as the selecti

As the federal government shutdown drags on, Guam Congressman James Moylan is calling for compassion, clarity, and coordination to help island families weather the impact. Moylan says his office is working daily to make sure no one faces hardship alone. H

Jury selection will begin Tuesday for the high-profile murder trial of defendant Nicholas Wayne Moore as parties continue to work through technical difficulties over forensic evidence. Moore is accused of killing 27-year-old Michael Castro, whose body was

Today the Governor's Office and the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority shared updates on their growing collaboration with Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California -- a partnership they say is already opening doors for local patients. The partn

S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed its long-term ‘A’ rating and stable outlook for the Port Authority of Guam’s 2018 Port Revenue Bonds, a strong vote of confidence in the Port’s financial management and stability. Despite a dip in

The Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division is celebrating Arbor Month this October under the theme “Green Spaces, Shared Places: Enhancing our Forest Together.” Throughout the month, the Division will host

This past weekend over at the LeoPalace, the annual Zombie Run was held, awakening the spirit of Halloween in a fun carnival atmosphere and fitness race – all to help underprivileged kids. Now in its fourth year, the Zombie Run is an interactive com

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Public Health hosted a hearty collection of healthcare providers, educators, caring organizations, and fitness experts at the Micronesia Mall's center court in Dededo. A health fair saw the co

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is bringing care straight to the community, starting with the Village of Yona. This Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yona Community Center, residents can access free health and social ser

The John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1976 is stepping up to help the community of Yigo, donating 100 cases of bottled water to residents in need. Coordinated with Mayor Frances Lizama, the JFK ’76 alumni will travel in a motorcade to deliver the

In response to growing public concern, the commander of Joint Region Marianas, Rear Admiral Brett Mietus, says all military water sources on Guam are safe to drink. JRM's page on Facebook states recent lab results show that all active military wells and s

The Guam Police Department confirms several employees of the Guam Regional Transit Authority are under investigation in connection with a terrorizing complaint. The incident reportedly happened on October 4 at the Department of Public Works compound, wher

The Society for Human Resources Management has recognized the University of Guam SHRM Student Chapter with the Superior Merit Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. This recognition is the highest honor granted to student chapters by the national SHRM org

The University of Guam Press is taking island storytelling into a new era, with help from a $200,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant will fund a pilot digital publishing project centered on Micronesian seafaring and navigation, turning traditi

It’s official — Vice-Speaker Tony Ada and businessman EJ Calvo are joining forces to run for Guam’s top two offices. The Ada–Calvo team formally announced their candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor Wednesday evening at th

It’s cheers all around for one of Guam’s success stories. Senator Chris Barnett on Wednesday night honored Carabao Brewing with a legislative certificate — recognizing six years of serving the island community through craft beer, good fo

Over in Tamuning, a few dozen members of the community who believe to their core in community service met-up, and waved with big smiles at motorists in drive-time afternoon traffic on all four corners of the ITC intersection. The Lions Club International,

The Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Law Enforcement Division has arrested one man in connection with a turtle poaching incident at the Agat Marina. On Oct. 3, conservation officers and volunteer reservists were conducting a marine patrol wh

Joint Region Marianas says of the the water contamination crisis in Guam’s waterwells “The water is safe to drink” on all military bases, though they have yet to release the test results. In a Facebook post, JRM says “Water samples

The Guam Department of Education is recognizing Tamuning Elementary School for making a significant improvement in its Public Health inspection, jumping from a score of 27/C last year to 18/B this year. School administrators credit the success to the coll

Police have arrested a 28-year-old Yigo man believed to be behind a string of armed robberies that stretched across multiple villages within 48 hours. According to GPD, Lucian Maratita George, Jr. was taken into custody after a violent two-day spree that

Significant progress is being made toward resolving long-standing electrical problems at the Guam Memorial Hospital. Following a productive meeting between GMH and the Guam Power Authority, both agencies have reached an agreement that sets the stage for l

The Office of Public Accountability has released a flash report highlighting multiple deficiencies in the Guam Memorial Hospital’s handling of employment contracts. According to the OPA, 19 healthcare personnel contracts executed between 2022 and 20

Two men are facing multiple charges after a string of vehicle crimes across Dededo. 25-year-old Daniel Aflleje and 27-year-old Sammy Tosiuo were both charged with burglary to a motor vehicle and attempted theft of a motor vehicle—both second-degree

A detainee at the Department of Corrections is facing felony charges after he was allegedly caught with a cell phone inside his cell. According to court documents, 38-year-old Eugene Reyes Lane was charged with promoting prison contraband as a second-degr

The US Environmental Protection Agency has wrapped up a major cleanup effort at the Dededo Transfer Station, removing about 31,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil containing heavy metals and PCBs. EPA officials say the $14.5 million project — done

The Guam Police Department has confirmed that the death of an inmate found unresponsive inside the Department of Corrections facility in Mangilao is now being investigated as a homicide. Authorities say 45-year-old Manuel Greg Arriola was discovered lifel

The Office of Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense, in coordination with the Port Authority of Guam, will host two Incident Command System training opportunities at the PAG Training Room, Piti. The courses follow: ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for

Guam is celebrating the achievements of 39 students who completed coursework through the GCA Trades Academy, including 11 who advanced under registered apprenticeship programs. The Guam Department Of Labor and GCA Trades Academy held a certificate present

The Department of Public Health and Social Services, through the Bureau of Economic Security, is improving how the public connects with staff for help with public assistance benefits. Starting June 20, 2025, all phone and email communications related to t

A temporary campus for the Simon Sanchez High Sharks at the Guma As Atdas property is making major progress. At a recent Guam Housing Corporation meeting, president Edith Pangelinan announcing that a memorandum of agreement is complete, following input an

The Guam Police Department arrested seven individuals in connection with a theft and property damage case reported in Mangilao. Around 10:47 a.m Sunday, officers responded to a damaged property call along Route 15 across from Hawaiian Rock. Three suspects

Guam’s premier hotels came together for a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the Ultimate Island Brunch, an event organized by and hosted at Hotel Nikko Guam over the weekend. The event featured six signature stations, each led by different hotel ch

Senator William Parkinson is making changes to his political status town halls—after criticism that residents weren’t getting enough time to speak. He announced that this wednesday in Malesso’, the educational portion will be cut back&md

The Guam Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred late saturday night at the Dededo Shell gas station. The incident caught on video that has since gone viral. According to preliminary reports, around 11:03 p.m., a cashier was help

The superior court has agreed to split the criminal cases of professional mixed martial arts fighter Ricky Camp and co-defendant Jazmin Rivera. Presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena III approved the motion to sever after defense attorneys argued that trying th

A federal judge has sided with a former University of Guam employee in a key procedural ruling that keeps his lawsuit moving forward. Norman Analista, current public information officer for the Guam Police Department – who previously worked at UOG a

The University Of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has launched a new undergraduate internship program that opens doors for students outside the sciences. Called the Research Education and Extension Fellowship, or REEF program,

After a 22-year hiatus, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency proudly hosted the long-awaited return of Guam’s most prestigious arts recognition ceremony, the Maga’håga Arts Awards, formerly known as the Governor’s Art

Attorney General Doug Moylan and his team continue their “Meth Kills / Be Smart, Don’t Start” campaign, visiting George Washington High School as their tenth school outreach. More than 300 ninth-grade students filled the school gymnasium

A criminal complaint was filed and an internal affairs investigation involving harassment and a female officer within the Guam Police Department. Chief of Police Stephen Ignacio said, "A complaint was filed by a female police officer against a male police

A man already facing charges in a 2024 tourist car burglary case is back behind bars—this time accused of breaking into another vehicle at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Hotel. 30-year-old Joseph Anthony T. Hocog was arrested after police say he smash

A 24-year-old man is behind bars tonight, accused of raping a pregnant woman in august. Dominic Komlul was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a second-degree felony. According to a magistrate’s complaint, the victim told police she w

The Port Authority of Guam has secured a $4.8 million federal grant to stabilize and repair F1 Pier—the island’s only operational fuel import terminal. The grant, awarded under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, will fund urgent saf

Senator Shawn Gumataotao is calling for stronger leadership in Guam’s homeland security. He’s introduced Bill 184-38, which would require the Office of Homeland Security to classify its grants manager and the Marianas Regional Fusion Center di

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