Aldan calls for independent scrutiny of CUC rate study before increases are approved
SAIPAN — Rep. Vincent R. Aldan is calling for independent testing of the assumptions behind the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s rate study before regulators approve what could be a 68 percent increase in a representative residential bill, saying ratepayers are owed proof rather than projections.
Stakeholders begin transfer of Arts Council to MVA as $156,000 reaches artists
SAIPAN — Representatives from four CNMI agencies have begun the process of transferring the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture to the Marianas Visitors Authority, as directed by an executive order Gov. David M. Apatang signed Aug. 6.
Woman killed in Saipan auto-pedestrian crash; driver arrested on DUI, reckless driving
SAIPAN — A 31-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when she and another pedestrian were struck by a vehicle along Chalan Pale Arnold Road near the Commonwealth Health Care Corporation, and the driver was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the CNMI Department of Public Safety said.
Wet night ahead as Tropical Depression 19W forms northwest of Yap
SAIPAN — Numerous showers move over Saipan, Tinian and Rota tonight with a 70 percent chance of rain, before the week settles into a calmer pattern, the National Weather Service said in its 6 a.m. Sunday zone forecast.
All typhoon warnings cancelled as Saudel moves away from the Northern Islands
SAIPAN — Every typhoon warning and condition in the CNMI was cancelled at 5 a.m. Sunday as Typhoon Saudel moved away to the northwest, ending an emergency arc that ran from Wednesday’s first tropical storm bulletin through Saturday’s passage over the far Northern Islands.
