Recovery Day 9: Declaration Signed, FEMA Help Unlocked, Federal Officials Arrive Saturday
SAIPAN — Recovery Day 9 from Typhoon Sinlaku brought the news the CNMI had been waiting for: President Donald J. Trump signed the major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth, unlocking FEMA individual assistance for residents across all four islands.
Governor Apatang, FEMA Region 9 Administrator, DOI and Joint Task Force Commander to Brief Media Saturday at EOC
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang will be joined by senior federal officials Saturday morning for a press conference at the Emergency Operations Center on Capitol Hill providing updates on Typhoon Sinlaku response, federal support and ongoing recovery efforts.
Camacho Sworn In as CNMI Superior Court Presiding Judge; Naraja Takes Seat on Supreme Court
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang on Friday swore in Joseph James N. Camacho as Presiding Judge of the CNMI Superior Court and Roberto C. Naraja as Associate Justice of the CNMI Supreme Court.
Managaha Waters Safe for Recreational Use Following Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — Water samples collected from Managaha Island’s recreational beaches and dock meet all CNMI water quality standards and are safe for recreational use, the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and the Division of Environmental Quality announced Friday, April 24.
Before You Clean Up, Document All Damage First
SAIPAN — The CNMI Joint Information Center is urging Typhoon Sinlaku survivors to photograph or video all storm damage before beginning any cleanup, according to a public advisory issued Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Op-Ed: When Relief Depends on the People, Government Has Already Failed
I have always tried to stay away from politics and religion in public discourse, not because I lack conviction, but because too often those conversations devolve into noise, division, and senseless debates where winning matters more than truth and pride matters more than people. I have long believed that some battles are better fought through service, through community, and through action rather than endless arguments across tables and timelines.
Search for Missing MV Mariana Crew Expands North; 100,000 Square Nautical Miles Covered
SAIPAN — The U.S. Coast Guard and multinational partners continued searching Friday for the five missing crew members of the cargo vessel Mariana, with search patterns now reaching 44 nautical miles northeast of Agrihan according to Coast Guard Update 5.
NMC Outlines Four-Step Plan to Complete Spring 2026 Semester After Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College Acting Dean of Academic Programs and Services Ajani Burrell has outlined a four-step approach to concluding the Spring 2026 semester following Typhoon Sinlaku, aiming to balance academic integrity with flexibility for students and instructors dealing with the storm’s aftermath.
JIC: Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance Following Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The CNMI Joint Information Center is urging all residents impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku to apply for federal disaster assistance, with three ways to do so now available following President Trump’s signing of the major disaster declaration.
DPW: Route 34 Kagman Roadway Reopened to All Traffic Including Heavy Vehicles
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Works has completed emergency road repairs on the affected section of Route 34 in Kagman and the roadway is now open to all traffic, including heavy vehicles, as of Friday, April 24.