Apatang Warns of AG Action Against Ice Price Gouging Reports
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang said Wednesday he will direct the Office of the Attorney General to investigate reports that some businesses are buying bagged ice and reselling individual cups for $4 each in the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
FEMA: 5,000 Registered for Individual Assistance as Survivor Recovery Center Opens
SAIPAN — More than 5,000 people had registered for FEMA Individual Assistance by Wednesday morning as the Survivor Recovery Center opened to the public at the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe, Federal Coordinating Officer Andrew Grant said at a joint press briefing.
COTA Logs 589 Sinlaku Transports; Saipan Service Limited to Essential Trips
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has logged 589 emergency transports during its Super Typhoon Sinlaku activation and is operating Call-A-Ride Saipan on an essential-trips-only basis as recovery continues, the agency said Wednesday.
Estate of Josephine Sablan Rabago: Notice of Hearing and Notice to Creditors
A Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed in the Commonwealth Superior Court seeking the appointment of Glenn Sablan Rabago as Administrator for the Estate of Josephine Sablan Rabago, deceased. A hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Courtroom 205A of the Commonwealth Superior Court at the House of Justice, Guma Hustisia, Imwal Aweewe, Susupe, Saipan. Persons with objections to the Petition or with claims against the Estate must file with the Clerk of Court within 60 days of first publication. Civil Action No. 26-0045.
Estate of Antonio Pinaula Rabago: Notice of Hearing and Notice to Creditors
A Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed in the Commonwealth Superior Court seeking the appointment of Glenn Sablan Rabago as Administrator for the Estate of Antonio Pinaula Rabago, deceased. A hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Courtroom 205A of the Commonwealth Superior Court at the House of Justice, Guma Hustisia, Imwal Aweewe, Susupe, Saipan. Persons with objections to the Petition or with claims against the Estate must file with the Clerk of Court within 60 days of first publication. Civil Action No. 26-0044.
Recovery Rundown: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
SAIPAN — Day 23 of Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery brought a heavy news day across federal assistance programs, infrastructure milestones, distribution operations, education and community voices. NMI News Service published two dozen stories Tuesday tracking the response, recovery and rebuilding effort. Brief summaries follow, with full coverage of each story available at nminewsservice.com.
MLSC: Disaster Recovery Brings Heightened Risks for DV Survivors; Help Available
SAIPAN — Micronesian Legal Services Corp. is reminding domestic violence survivors that legal help and support remain available in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and is warning that disaster recovery can heighten risks for those already in abusive situations.
CHCC Mobile Clinics Hit 730 Sinlaku Visits; Illnesses Top the List
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation mobile medical clinics have delivered 730 visits in the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with illnesses making up the largest share of care provided, the agency said in an update released Monday.
COTA Logs 536 Emergency Transports During Sinlaku Activation
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority completed 536 emergency transports during its Super Typhoon Sinlaku activation, the agency reported Tuesday.
DPS: Use Insurance for Storm-Related Vehicle Damage; BMV Remains Closed
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety is asking residents to contact their insurance companies for vehicle damage caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and reminded the public that 911 should not be used to report storm-related vehicle damage, in a public advisory issued Tuesday.