CNMI Labor reminds employers of 60‑day notice to DOL, 30‑day notice to workers for RIFs or closures

SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding employers that timely written notices are required before a reduction in force (RIF) or business closure, and that the process can be completed online.
Fire crews bring San Antonio structure fire under control; cause under investigation

SAIPAN — San Antonio residents awoke to the sound of sirens and the smell of smoke as firefighters brought a structure fire under control this morning along Hiyok Street.
Congresswoman King-Hinds invites veterans, families to “Heroes Among Us” resource fair on Nov. 11

SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is inviting veterans, service members and their families to the Heroes Among Us: Veterans Resource Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Memorial Park Softball Field.
Korean artists, performers visit Saipan mayor; share Korean culture through island shows

SAIPAN —Several professional artists and performers from South Korea paid a courtesy visit to Saipan Mayor RB Camacho this week, following a series of cultural performances on island.
Police: Bicyclist dies after collision with SUV on Chalan Pale Arnold

SAIPAN – A 49-year-old man riding a bicycle died after he was struck by a mid-size SUV along Chalan Pale Arnold, just south of Tropical Laundry in Puerto Rico, according to the Department of Public Safety.
King-Hinds: USDA sending $150M for NAP; CNMI to get partial November benefits

SAIPAN — In a video update posted Wednesday morning, CNMI Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds said the U.S. Department of Agriculture will disburse $150 million to the territories for the Nutritional Assistance Program, covering roughly half of November benefits.
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever

WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.