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  • Ratepayers could get paid for saving energy

    By Nestor Licanto
    When the utility agency said it would explore all ways to meet demand, it apparently wasn't kidding. The latest? You could get paid for curbing consumption.

  • Department of Corrections addresses compliance concerns

    By Krystal Paco
    It's full circle for Attorney General Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson. Back in 1991, she was the AG who signed off on the settlement agreement outlining what needed to happen to keep the Department of Corrections out of federal receivership. Fast forward to today, and she reported "it's absolutely a transformation."

  • Drop, cover, and hold on for The Great Guam ShakeOut

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    It's one of the biggest events of the year. "Each year it gets bigger - last year we had 72,000 participants and this year we have close to 70,000 and we're still increasing before tomorrow," said Jenna Gaminde, spokesperson for Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense.

  • Race for Water Odyssey studies plastic pollution in oceans

    By Isa Baza
    The expedition stopped in Guam over the summer. After collecting data at several local beaches, the trimara continued on to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Palau, before tragically capsizing in the Indian Ocean last month. Fortunately, the crew was rescued by United Kingdom and United States assets in the area.

  • Man killed in car crash was former Talofofo resident

    By Krystal Paco
    26-year-old David Ray Muna Cing, a former Talofofo resident. Cing was born and raised on Guam and relocated to Houston, Texas where he works as security for an oil company. His wife Katherine tells KUAM News in a phone interview that the couple arrived on island last week Thursday to visit with family. Monday, however, would be the last time she'd see her husband.

  • Students use lightning talks to beat public speaking fears

    By Isa Baza
    Public speaking is the number one fear in America according to public polls, but today students from Simon Sanchez High School overcame these phobias to deliver TED Talk-style presentations. Students wore their hearts on their sleeves this morning, at the first-ever event in the spirit of the lightning talks.

  • Should Guam break away from the US Tax Code?

    By Ken Quintanilla
    It's cost the people of Guam tens of millions of dollars, and for the first time in eight years the Guam Tax Commission reconvened to discuss the possibility of delinking from the US Tax Code.

  • Conference addresses non-communicable diseases

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    The 5th Annual Healthy Island, Healthy People Conference is set for Friday, October 23 from 8am-4pm. at the Onward Beach Resort. The event is presented by the Department of Public Health and Social Services, in partnership with the Non-Communicable Disease Consortium.

  • Alcohol-fueled argument ends deadly

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    According to court documents at around 5pm last Wednesday 46-year-old Toskachu Abbat, Redson John Tommey and another individual were drinking in Barrigada - evidently the party would move to Tommey's house along Carnation Road in Mangilao where things got heated.

  • DISID training Guamanians with disabilities to get back into the workforce

    By Isa Baza
    Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities director Ben Servino says people with disabilities are taxpayers just like everyone else, but they do face some unique challenges when searching for a job.

  • Historic Guam Congress Building set for restoration

    By Ken Quintanilla
    "This is where our government was born," explained Joe Quinata, chief program officer from the Guam Preservation Trust. And while it doesn't look much like it now, that place is the Historic Guam Congress Legislature Building downtown, which recently began its construction phase last month.

  • The Volunteer Deputy Marshal Reserve needs YOU!

    By Krystal Paco
    If your calling is public service, specifically law enforcement, the Judiciary of Guam may have a job for you. It's called the Volunteer Deputy Marshal Reserve. Much like the police reserve, these men and women supplement the existing personnel who protect the courts.

  • Everyday Heroes: Guam Memorial Hospital Volunteers Association

    By Krystal Paco
    They're famous for their pink vests and better known to the community as the Pink Ladies. While doctors and nurses are responsible for saving lives at the hospital, these ladies have made it their mission to bring smiles and comfort. This year, the Guam Memorial Hospital volunteers celebrates 50 years of giving.

  • New 3D scanners upgrade GPD's investigations

    By Krystal Paco
    It's similar to the technology used to design video games, football stadiums, and even movie sets, and it could soon be in the hands of the Guam Police Department to change the way they conduct investigations.

  • Agueda Johnston Middle School being invaded by pigs

    By Krystal Paco
    While schools around the island are vocalizing safety concerns as a result of dilapidated facilities, one school has a unique threat.

  • Guam hosting WHO regional forum

    By Ken Quintanilla
    It's the first time in more than four decades, and starting next week Guam will host health professionals and health advocates from around the world for the 66th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee Meeting for the Western Pacific.  

  • Fired corrections officer gets his job back

    By Sabrina Salas Matanane
    Remember that story we broke almost two years ago about an inmate giving a Department of Corrections officer a foot massage? Well, it's back in the headlines.

  • Landowners fight for compensation for government-claimed property

    By Ken Quintanilla
    Calling himself "a victim of the government", Ken Leon Guerrero says he supports Bill 185 as it will help compensate landowners whose lands were taken for public use.

  • Police looking into causes of death in two separate cases

    By Krystal Paco
    It's a busy week for agents from the Guam Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. Not one, but two recent deaths have officials questioning if foul play was involved.

  • Will GovGuam avoid a Sanchez shutdown?

    By Isa Baza
    The fate of the Home of the Sharks hangs in the balance. "For our job, I thought really we were going to close them," James Gillan admitted.  Although Gillan, the Department of Public Health and Social Services' director, said Simon Sanchez High School is expected to remain open Monday morning, it will depend on the progress made over the weekend.

  • Learn Chamorro app takes Guam's native tongue into the digital age

    By Drew Roberto
    First there were classes in public high schools, then there was the Hurao Academy. Some people even take private lessons in the subject. Now if you're looking to learn Guam's native language, you can do it on your mobile device.

  • UOG opens new fitness center

    By Isa Baza
    It's another big day for University of Guam students as the newly-completed fitness facility finally opened its doors. 

  • CCU's Duenas defends GPA over plant explosion

    By Nestor Licanto
    Consolidated Commission on Utilities chairman Joey Duenas is strongly defending the Guam Power Authority following Wednesday's findings by the Guam Fire Department. GFD reported that a machine malfunction caused the explosion that took out the Cabras 3 and 4 units, but the CCU chief says it wasn't due to a lack of maintenance.

  • A Touch of Class: Dr. Benjie Santiago

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    "Effort equals achievement, and achievement equals success!" preaches Dr. Benjie Santiago. He's been teaching for over 21 years, with the last eight years being at Agueda Johnston Middle School. He currently teaches journalism, advanced cultural dance, he is the coordinator for the mock trial team and he serves at the school's curriculum coordinator.

  • Despite health inspection results, business as usual at Sanchez High

    By Isa Baza
    Autumn Atalig is in her final year at Simon Sanchez High School. She said just like all the other years she's attended, facilities have been in disrepair.

  • KUAM, Pepsi, GTA named corporate partners for FESTPAC

    By Ken Quintanilla
    It's considered "the Olympics of Pacific arts" and in about seven months, over 2,500 performers,  artists and cultural practitioners will be on Guam to attend the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts. Efforts are well underway to prepare and the corporate sponsors who are playing a major role in the festivities.

  • DOE HQ left in the dark due to unpaid power bill

    By Isa Baza
    The hum of a generator could be heard outside DOE's headquarters - the consequence of a delinquent bill that left employees in the dark.

  • Community outraged at savage beating of dogs

    By Krystal Paco
    Broken legs, a fractured skull, and damaged kidneys - just some of the injuries dogs Rex and Lucky sustained as a result of a brutal beating.

  • Short-term pain, long-term gain for CNMI consumers & businesses?

    By Nestor Licanto
    DOCOMO Pacific announced plans for a new fiber optic cable between Guam and Saipan, citing increased connectivity and lower cost bandwidth.

  • UOG group works to prevent suicide

    By Krystal Paco
    With September marking Suicide Prevention Month, this week's Everyday Hero focuses on a group targeting prevention efforts at the University of Guam. Head program assistant Morael Escalona  said, "I pinangon is basically UOG's Campus Suicide Prevention Program. We mainly focus on prevention, but our services also include intervention and postvention, as well."Their mission is tri-fold: prevention, intervention, and postvention. And with the fall semester in full swing, E...

  • Guma Tasa Coffeehouse proudly supports local businesses

    By Joan Aguon Charfauros
    Barista Andrea Grajek says one of the reasons she applied at Guma Tasa was because of coffeehouse's desire and passion to support all things local.

  • Download the 2015-2016 NFL schedule

    Stay on top of all of this year's pro football matchups by printing out the entire 2015-2016 season of NFL games on KUAM-TV and stay on top of the top matchups each week!

  • Battle of the Brands

    Battle of the Brands is more than a TV series and promotion, it’s an opportunity for a young local designer to achieve their dream. Do you want the chance to launch your brand and get a deal with a top local retailer?

  • Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club

    Watch KUAM News or listen to I94FM or Isla 63 AM where we'll announce the special celebrants of the day every weekday. And Every Friday, one lucky person will win a birthday cake compliments of Coldstone Creamery! 

  • KUAM debuts "The Gu'd Life" a look at Guam's happenings

    The Gu'd Life is your monthly lighthearted “On the Town” look at community affairs. In 30 minutes, we'll run through the month's significant events so you can relive the moments or live vicariously through our community's social movers and shakers!

  • 2015 NFL Schedule on Stations of KUAM Announced

    2015 NFL Schedule on Stations of KUAM Announced
    The stations of KUAM are gearing up for another epic NFL season with a 21 game slate including 19 regular season and 2 post season games on NBC - KUAM TV8 and on the CBS TV11 side - a full 17 week slate of regular season AFC and AFC-NFC match ups:Night Football games in weeks 2-8, the AFC playoffs, and the AFC Championship - all leading up to the biggest televised event of the year - Superbowl 50from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This is CBS' 19th Superbowl Telecast, the most by ...

  • Signup for Expresscare's weekly newsletter

    Watch "Healthy Living with Dr. Jitka Lom" every Tuesday on KUAM News Extra and signup for the ExpressCare weekly newsletter on Facebook for extended tips about living a healthy island lifestyle!
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    Register your free profile for KUAM Pigskin Pickems today!

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  • Nominate a special Guamanian for the 5th KUAM Careforce Honors

    Nominate a special Guamanian for the 5th KUAM Careforce Honors

    Approaching its 5th year, the KUAM Careforce Honors is an annual awards and recognition program that aims to recognize those exceptional people whose passion, dedication, service, and relentless efforts have made our island a better place. More >>
    Approaching its 5th year, the KUAM Careforce Honors is an annual awards and recognition program that aims to recognize those exceptional people whose passion, dedication, service, and relentless efforts have made our island a better place. More >>

  • Download the 2015-2016 NFL schedule

    Download the 2015-2016 NFL schedule

    Stay on top of all of this year's pro football matchups by printing out the entire 2015-2016 season of NFL games on KUAM-TV and stay on top of the top matchups each week!More >>
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