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Wisconsin man sentenced in Guam for violating international sex offender travel rules
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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August 24, 2025
Shawn N. Anderson United States Attorney at the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands | United States Attorney's Office District of GuamShawn N. Anderson United States Attorney at the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands...
GEC reducing election precincts from 72 to 59
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Election Commission will begin a public education campaign soon on a planned reduction and realignment of election precincts from 72 to 59. A newly signed Public law 38-57 by Sen. Telo Taitague, introduced at the request of the GEC,...
Army Corps shifts to concrete seawall for Hagåtña erosion project
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has changed course on its plan to protect a critical stretch of Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña, moving from a rock revetment to a precast concrete seawall after discovering the massive stones needed for the...
LETTER: Guam GOP commends Republican majority on passing budget bill
Pacific Daily News
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The Republican Party of Guam commends the Republican majority in the 38th Guam Legislature for the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget of the government of Guam. The legislation provides relief to many small businesses through a tiered...
Guam community split after former Delegate Michael San Nicolas arrested for DUI
Pasquines
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August 22, 2025
Delegates are entrusted to serve the people’s interests. In fact, the definition of delegate is “a person acting for another.” Although US territorial delegates are not in the Senate, they are voted into the House of Representatives. They are seen...
Survey: Guam's dog population remains steady at 60K
Pacific Daily News
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Results from a survey on Guam's dog and cat population show the total number of dogs on island over the past decade has remained steady at approximately 60,000. This is according to the 2025 Dog and Cat Population Survey done by the Guam...
Ron McNinch files lawsuit alleging Guam election laws violate civil rights
Pacific Daily News
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Ron McNinch filed a lawsuit on Friday in federal court alleging Guam election laws violate his civil rights by making it hard for independent or non-partisan candidates to be listed on the general election ballot. He filed a complaint in the...
Guam legislature OKs $1.36B budget; spending bill includes $39M in tax cuts
The Pacific Island Times
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August 22, 2025
Capping off the grueling two weeks of debates and compromises, the Republican-led 38th Guam Legislature today passed the government of Guam’s $1.36 billion budget for fiscal 2026, with $39 million in tax cuts as its centerpiece. A two-tier...
The Northern Mariana Islands after the death of Governor Arnold Palacios
Pasquines
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August 22, 2025
After a medical incident and following medical evacuation to the Guam Regional Medical Center, Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands passed away in the late night of July 23. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden...
Drone The Size Of A Small Plane Crashes On Kenai Peninsula Beach During Military Exercise
KSRM 920 AM - Alaska
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August 22, 2025
NINILCHIK — An ultra-endurance drone about the size of a small aircraft crashed Wednesday morning along a beach near Ninilchik during a military training exercise, according to aviation authorities. The Vanilla Unmanned drone, which has a 36-foot...
Early Childhood development advances with new law addressing gaps in literacy
The Guam Daily Post
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Bill 100-38, now Public Law 38-49 is a crucial step forward in advancing early childhood literacy and school readiness for children birth to eight years old marking a milestone for Guam. The research-driven initiative expands training for service...
How Moderate Senate Democrats Enabled Trump’s D.C. Takeover
The American Prospect
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August 22, 2025
President Trump’s military occupation of Washington, D.C., is based on outrageous lies. It is also already causing chaos, with one District vehicle already totaled when it was T-boned by an MRAP truck. (The driver was not seriously injured,...
Governor reappoints NMHC board chair Tomokane
Marianas Variety
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Merced “Marcie” M. Tomokane GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Tuesday reappointed Merced “Marcie” M. Tomokane as chairwoman of the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation Board of Directors. If confirmed by the Senate, Tomokane will continue to represent...
Senators vote to keep taxes higher on military contracts worth over $10M
Pacific Daily News
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Lawmakers late Wednesday night voted to exclude large military contractors from a discount on business privilege tax rollbacks in the fiscal year 2026 budget act. If enacted, the budget would gradually decrease the BPT rate from 5% to 4.5% by Oct....
Why In The World Does United Airlines Fly To Guam?
Simple Flying
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August 22, 2025
United Airlines is a major United States-based airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The airline was first formed in the late 1920s after several popular airlines, such as Varney Air Lines, merged. This makes United Airlines the oldest...
Heavy rains prompt flood advisory as new weather system moves through Guam
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam residents are being urged to exercise caution while traveling this morning as the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory effective until 9 a.m. due to excessive rainfall across the island. The Guam Weather Forecast Office reported...
Senators not swayed by charges of illegal hiring at OAG
The Guam Daily Post
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Certain provisions in the fiscal year 2026 budget bill have drawn strong opposition from a group of local attorneys who argue that certain powers granted to Guam Attorney General Douglas Moylan are inorganic. But an attempt by Sen. William...
Animal advocate group: Guam needs to fix 6K dogs a year to cut stray population
The Pacific Island Times
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August 22, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Humane World for Animals has recommended increasing annual sterilizations of dogs from the current 4,000 to at least 6,000 per year to reach Guam's target of 85 percent sterilization by 2035, the threshold...
Yona mother's son competes for national title while representing Guam's resilient spirit
The Guam Daily Post
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A 2-year-old with ties to Guam is making waves in a national competition that celebrates remarkable children while supporting a worthy cause. Zayden Clark, son of Yona native and active-duty service member Anaica Cruz, is ranked in the top 10 of...
Skål Club of Guam awards scholarships to support Hotel Nikko employees’ professional development
The Guam Daily Post
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The Skål Club of Guam has awarded two $500 scholarships to Hotel Nikko Guam employees, reinforcing its commitment to the growth and professional development of Guam’s tourism and hospitality workforce. According to its website, Skål International...