All 18 Crew Rescued After U.S.-Flagged Cargo Ship Floods Southeast of Tokyo; Guam Center Coordinated
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard is recognizing government and private-sector partners for the coordinated rescue of 18 mariners approximately 830 nautical miles southeast of Tokyo, after the U.S.-flagged SLNC York’s engine room rapidly took on water August 19.
NAP Says 20% Benefit Increase Still Coming, but Gives No Date as System Updates Continue
SAIPAN — The CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program says the 20 percent benefit increase announced after this year’s major disasters remains in place and staff are working to deliver it to eligible recipients as soon as possible, though the program has not said when the additional benefits will arrive. The release, issued Friday by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, follows repeated NMI News Service inquiries on behalf of recipients awaiting the increase.
CUC Fuel Charge Rises to 40 Cents per kWh September 1
SAIPAN — The fuel adjustment charge on CUC power bills will increase by $0.06043 per kilowatt-hour, from $0.34129 to $0.40172, effective Tuesday, September 1, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced Friday.
Showers Hold Through the Weekend; Seas Outlook Eases to Around 6 Feet
SAIPAN — Expect a mostly cloudy Friday with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, with highs around 86, west winds 10 to 15 mph and a 50 percent chance of showers, the National Weather Service in Tiyan said in its 6 a.m. forecast.
Attorney General’s Office seeks IT Network Administrator
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of the Attorney General is accepting applications for an IT Network Administrator, a position responsible for maintaining the office’s network infrastructure, security and day-to-day technical support.
