DPS releases official account in Puerto Rico auto-pedestrian death; driver said he “felt” vehicle strike something
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety released an official statement Wednesday evening at 6:51pm, outlining initial investigative details in the Puerto Rico auto-pedestrian crash that left a female pedestrian dead.
Taste of the Marianas returns in May with five Saturday nights at American Memorial Park
SAIPAN — The Marianas Visitors Authority announced the return of the 27th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival, scheduled for every Saturday evening in May 2026 at American Memorial Park in Garapan.
Guam Governor’s Office praises GPD after arrests in armed robbery of South Korean visitors at GPO
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The Office of the Governor commended the Guam Police Department after police arrested a third suspect in last week’s daytime armed robbery of a family visiting from South Korea at the Guam Premium Outlets parking lot.
Finance Department: Treasury Cashier now accepting Public Lands payments for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Finance announced it is now accepting payments on behalf of the Department of Public Lands, as part of what it described as a government-wide effort to streamline financial operations, improve accountability, and meet fiscal management requirements.
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to deliver final State of the Island Address tonight; hospital timeline, fiscal record among focus areas
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is scheduled to deliver her final State of the Island Address tonight, with her office signaling the speech will center on her administration’s record since taking office in 2019 and what it describes as near-term decisions that could shape Guam’s trajectory, including the island’s hospital project timeline.
UOG brings part of its island sustainability conference to Saipan, extends CIS2026 through April 26
SAIPAN — The University of Guam is extending its annual Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) and will bring two days of programming to Saipan, expanding the event through April 26 in partnership with Northern Marianas College.
CNMI adds Scholarship and Financial Aid Office to P20W partnership, expanding data link from school to workforce
SAIPAN — The CNMI has formally brought the CNMI Scholarship and Financial Aid Office into the P20W (Preschool through Workforce) partnership, a move officials said will strengthen how the Commonwealth understands student pathways from high school through college and into the workforce.
Attorney General’s Cup speech competition set for May 1 at Guma Hustisia
SAIPAN — Attorney General Edward Manibusan announced the CNMI’s 39th Annual Attorney General’s Cup speech competition will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Guma Hustisia Supreme Court Courtroom.
Portion of Paseo De Marianas to close Thursday morning for ribbon-cutting
SAIPAN — A portion of Paseo De Marianas in Garapan will be temporarily closed Thursday morning, February 12, for a ribbon-cutting event.
King-Hinds: Refaluwasch census recognition effort depends on self-identification and participation
SAIPAN — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said her office looked into a request to include “Refaluwasch” as its own race classification on the 2030 U.S. Census, but found the federal process for changing race and ethnicity categories is complex, slow-moving, and heavily driven by national standards, research, and testing.
