Community food drive launched to support families on Rota

Luta Cares, Inc. is collecting non-perishable food to help NAP recipients on the island of Luta (Rota), calling on the community, in the CNMI and stateside, to donate canned and packaged goods for local families in need. “Together, we care. Together, we feed Luta,” the group said.
Benavente urges regional unity, self-reliance at APIL meeting on Saipan

SAIPAN – Former CNMI Lt. Governor Diego Tenorio Benavente called for tighter regional cooperation, both politically and financially, in his remarks to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) Board of Directors this morning at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.
Low-flying military jets expected over Saipan this week; Governor’s Office says there is no safety threat

SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor says residents should expect low-flying military jet activity over Saipan today and possibly through the rest of the week, and is urging the public not to be alarmed.
AP: Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.