Long-time Headstart employee saves program and secures director position
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
New consul general of Japan talks key priorities
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
Local brand promotes culture of the Pacific Islands
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
No drone light show on New Year's Eve after Guam Visitors Bureau cancels contract
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
Father remembers 13-year-old son who drowned in waters off Hagatna
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
