Tinian May Get Power Back Before Saipan, CUC Officials Say
SAIPAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a plan to bring temporary generators to Tinian that could energize the island’s power system before CUC completes repairs to the Tinian power plant, CUC officials said at a press briefing Friday.
Bank of Guam to Distribute Free Ice to Community Saturday in Garapan
SAIPAN — Bank of Guam will hold a one-time community ice distribution at its Garapan branch on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until supplies last, the bank announced under its Stronger Every Day campaign.
BECQ Shares Household Hazardous Waste Sorting Guidance for Residents
SAIPAN — The CNMI Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and its Division of Environmental Quality have shared public guidance on how to identify and properly handle household hazardous waste, defining HHW as everyday products that contain chemicals which can be toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive.
Tropical Storm Hagupit to Pass Near or Over Yap Tonight; CNMI Not Under Threat
HAGÅTÑA — Tropical Storm Hagupit is on track to pass near or directly over Yap Proper overnight, with tropical storm warnings in effect for Yap, Ngulu, Ulithi and Fais, the National Weather Service in Guam said in its 10 a.m. ChST weather alert Friday.
Katori City Sends Words of Support to Saipan as Sister City Offers Aid
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho extended his gratitude to Mayor Tomonori Ito of Katori City, Chiba, Japan, after Katori sent a letter of concern, encouragement and an offer of support to the people of Saipan in the wake of Typhoon Sinlaku, the Mayor’s Office announced.
DOC Launches Door-to-Door Mission for Vulnerable Residents
SAIPAN — Department of Corrections Commissioner Anthony Torres is repositioning DOC’s Outreach Team and Special Operations Response Team for a new door-to-door mission focused on reaching vulnerable residents across Saipan, with special emphasis on those who lack reliable transportation, Torres announced this morning.