Love Local pop-up market draws crowds to Beach Road Plaza, highlighting new CNMI small businesses
SAIPAN — A Valentine-themed pop-up market on Beach Road brought a steady flow of shoppers and families to the Beach Road Plaza parking lot on Saturday, February 7, as the CNMI Innovation Incubator staged its Love Local event to put locally made products and early-stage entrepreneurs front and center.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
CUC advisory warns of temporary sewer odor in Sadog Tasi, Puerto Rico Friday afternoon
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising residents in Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico that a noticeable sewage odor may be present Friday, February 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as crews activate the Sadog Tasi Wastewater Treatment Plant during startup of the digester aerator unit.
CHCC urges CNMI residents to stay up to date on measles vaccinations as U.S. cases rise
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said it continues to closely monitor measles activity in the United States and worldwide and is urging the CNMI community to ensure vaccinations are up to date to protect against the highly contagious disease.
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa releases Ash Wednesday Mass schedule across the Marianas
SAIPAN — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa has released the full Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday, February 18, marking the start of the Lenten season for Catholic faithful across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
CNMI Commerce reminds businesses: 2025 annual corporation reports due March 2; late filings face $150 penalty plus daily fees
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary and Registrar of Corporations, is reminding business entities that 2025 Annual Corporation Reports are due Monday, March 2, with penalties in place for late submissions.
Soroptimist International NMI to honor women at 2026 “Live Your Dream” Award Ceremony
SAIPAN — Soroptimist International of the Northern Mariana Islands will host its Live Your Dream 2026 Award Ceremony this Saturday, February 21, celebrating women and girls in the CNMI whose lives have been strengthened through education, training, and empowerment.
Legacy softball tournament to honor Melvin Sakisat set for February 23–27 at Capitol Hill
SAIPAN — A legacy softball tournament honoring longtime player and community figure Melvin Sakisat will be held February 23 through February 27 at the Capitol Hill Softball Field, bringing teams together to celebrate the life and impact of one of the CNMI’s respected figures in the game.
War and Energy Departments move next-generation nuclear reactor for testing, signaling push for base energy independence
At March Air Reserve Base, California, today, a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The reactor will eventually head to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation.
CUC schedules power service interruption for parts of Tinian on February 19
TINIAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has announced a scheduled power service interruption on Thursday, February 19, affecting portions of Tinian as crews carry out work related to the Tinian Divert Airfield Project.
