King-Hinds Presses USCIS to Expedite Work Permits for CNMI Long-Term Residents After Sinlaku
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds wrote to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph B. Edlow on April 20 urging immediate action on stalled Employment Authorization Document renewals for CNMI Long-Term Residents, arguing that documentation delays are creating an avoidable barrier to typhoon recovery at a time when the workforce is critically needed.
King-Hinds Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration With 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for CNMI
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds formally wrote to President Donald J. Trump on April 20 urging expedited approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for the CNMI following Typhoon Sinlaku and calling for the federal cost share to be set at 100 percent for all eligible emergency and permanent work.
The Recovery Rundown — Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Presented by IT&E
The biggest story of the day: the CNMI’s major disaster declaration request is on the president’s desk. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced from Washington this afternoon that DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has signed off on Governor David M. Apatang’s request. The package is now with President Trump and a response is expected within 24 hours. The governor’s ask includes individual assistance, public assistance with direct federal assistance, hazard mitigation, and a 100 percent federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures across Saipan, Tinian, Rota and the Northern Islands. Kim says she hopes to come home within the next couple of days once it’s signed.
DHS Signs Off on CNMI Major Disaster Declaration Request; Package Headed to President
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced Tuesday that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Marco Rubio has signed off on the CNMI’s request for a major disaster declaration following Typhoon Sinlaku, with the package now on its way to the president’s desk.
THE WEEK IN THE MARIANAS — April 6-11, 2026
It was a week that began with diplomacy, economic advocacy and community news, and ended with the Marianas staring down a potential Category 4 typhoon.
‘Let This Be the Last Time’: King-Hinds and Demapan Deliver Unflinching Remarks at Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring April Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month at a ceremony hosted by the Division of Youth Services at Marianas High School. But it was the remarks delivered by Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Assistant Attorney General Frances Demapan that left the room still.
Pentagon Acknowledges CNMI Economic Crisis, Stops Short of Commitments in Response to King-Hinds
SAIPAN — The assistant secretary of war for Indo-Pacific security affairs has responded to Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ January letter urging federal action on the CNMI’s economic crisis, acknowledging the Commonwealth’s fiscal strain and its strategic value to the United States but stopping short of any specific commitments.
Governor Apatang Welcomes Philippine Airlines Back to Saipan at Inaugural Flight Send-Off
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang joined community and government leaders early Monday morning for a send-off ceremony marking the official return of Philippine Airlines service between Saipan and Manila.
King-Hinds Urges USCIS to Fix EAD Renewal Crisis That Could Sideline 10 Percent of CNMI Workforce
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has written to the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services warning that processing failures in the renewal of Employment Authorization Documents for CNMI Long-Term Residents could affect as many as 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s workforce in the coming months.
King-Hinds Opens 2026 Congressional Art Competition With Covenant Anniversary Theme
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the Northern Mariana Islands, with submissions due April 17.