Rota Sees First S.T.R.O.N.G. Roof Installations as Federal, Local Leaders Visit Site
ROTA – Rota saw one of its first S.T.R.O.N.G. Roof installations Saturday at a storm-damaged home as federal and local leaders gathered to mark the start of temporary roofing work on the island.
Saturday Forecast: Breezy, Partly Cloudy with Easterly Swell Building
SAIPAN – Breezy conditions and isolated light showers are expected across the Marianas Saturday with east winds of 15 to 25 mph, the National Weather Service in Tiyan said.
Suspected Arson Burns Lower Base Site Again; DFEMS Asks Public to Report Burns
SAIPAN – The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to another suspected arson fire in Lower Base on Saturday afternoon, the third such fire in the area in recent weeks, firefighters on scene told NMI News Service.
Saipan International School Students Thank GPA Crews in As Lito
SAIPAN – Students and faculty from Saipan International School greeted Guam Power Authority crews this week with handmade thank-you banners and bottles of water as the crews worked on power restoration in As Lito.
Samaritan’s Purse Free Outpatient Clinic to Close Wednesday at CHCC
SAIPAN – The Samaritan’s Purse outpatient clinic at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation will operate its last day Wednesday, May 20, CHCC announced.
COTA Tops 919 Transports Since Sinlaku; Saipan Buses on Modified Hours, Hand-Flag for Stops
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has logged more than 919 transports since Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the agency reported Saturday in a service update for the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor.
Aldan Calls $0.44 FAC Combined With 20-Hour Workweek ‘Economically Dangerous’
SAIPAN – Representative Vincent “Kobre” Aldan said Friday a 44-cent fuel adjustment charge combined with the administration’s proposed 20-hour government workweek would deliver “two economic blows at the same time” to CNMI families and businesses.