Seven CNMI High Schools Compete in 26th Annual Mock Trial Competition This Week

SAIPAN — The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, in partnership with the NMI Bar Association and the CNMI Public School System, is hosting the 26th Annual CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition Thursday and Friday at the United States Courthouse in Gualo Rai.
Coalition Addresses Community Concerns Over AI-Generated Images of Students

SAIPAN — The Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has issued a statement acknowledging community concerns over reports of non-consensual, AI-generated images of students, calling on parents to have early and ongoing conversations with their children about digital safety.
Governor Apatang Returns From D.C. With Working Groups, Federal Commitments, and a 30-Day Clock

SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang held his first extended media availability since returning from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, briefing reporters on a week of federal meetings alongside the broad coalition he brought to the nation’s capital, while declining to address a turbulent home front that greeted him when he arrived back on Saipan Friday.
Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Saipan, Waterspout Possible

SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management reported Wednesday afternoon that a funnel cloud was sighted over the southern Saipan area, with authorities monitoring whether it has reached the ocean surface and become a waterspout.
Philippine National Sentenced for Immigration Fraud, Deported After Presenting Fake Green Cards at Saipan Airport

SAIPAN — A 64-year-old Philippine national who had been living illegally on Saipan was sentenced Monday in federal court for possession of fraudulent U.S. Permanent Resident Cards and was deported to the Philippines the same day.
Civil Service Commission Acknowledges DPS Grievance, Pledges Fair and Impartial Review

SAIPAN — The CNMI Civil Service Commission issued a public statement Tuesday acknowledging it is aware of media reports concerning a grievance involving the Department of Public Safety, while declining to comment on the specific details of the pending matter.
CUC to Shut Off Water in Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan This Thursday for Leak Repairs

SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has scheduled a water service interruption for the communities of Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan on Thursday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow crews to repair four service lateral leaks.
Mobil Raises Fuel Prices Across Saipan, Diesel Up 40 Cents Per Gallon

SAIPAN — Mobil raised fuel prices island-wide on Saipan Tuesday night, with gasoline grades climbing 20 cents per gallon and diesel jumping 40 cents per gallon.
NMC Career Fair Set for March 13 at Saipan World Resort

SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College will host a Career Fair on Friday, March 13, at Saipan World Resort’s Taga Hall, running from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
18th Annual Skechers Saipan Marathon Set for Saturday, Business Expo Opens Friday

SAIPAN — More than 700 runners from around the world are set to take to the roads Saturday for the 18th Annual Skechers Saipan Marathon, with a first-ever Business Expo opening the festivities Friday at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.