A Message From Tinian: STAR Marianas Air President Shaun Christian on the Reality of Recovery
TINIAN — STAR Marianas Air President Shaun Christian posted the following message to Facebook on Sunday, May 3, 2026, reflecting on the weight of Sinlaku recovery and recognizing the airline’s teams across the Marianas and Guam. It is published here as posted.
In Loving Memory: Carl James Ogo Hocog, ‘Kaling,’ 49
SAIPAN — The family of the late Carl James Ogo Hocog, known to loved ones as Kaling, are saddened to announce his passing on April 30. He was 49.
Mayor’s Office Helping Residents Apply for Disaster Tents; Not Distributing Tents Directly
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office is assisting residents through the application process for the Mayor’s Disaster Tent Program in collaboration with FEMA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho announced Friday.
Mental Health Experts Urge CNMI Community: It Is OK Not to Be OK After Sinlaku
SAIPAN — Mental health professionals from the American Red Cross, the U.S. Public Health Service and CHCC Community Outreach joined the NMI News Service Thursday to deliver a message to a community now two weeks into recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku: what you are feeling is normal, help is available, and you do not have to go through it alone.
CNMI Department of Labor Extends Quarterly Census Report Deadline Due to Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Labor is extending the deadline for submission of the Quarterly Report of Census of Employment, which was originally due April 30, Secretary of Labor Leila Staffler announced Thursday.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Five Missing Crew of Cargo Vessel Mariana; One Recovered Deceased
SAIPAN — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for five missing crew members of the cargo vessel Mariana following more than 100 hours of searching that covered over 135,000 square nautical miles across the Pacific, Cmdr. Preston Hieb, a search and rescue mission coordinator at Coast Guard Oceania District, announced Tuesday.
Recovery Rundown: Day 14 — Wednesday, April 29, 2026
SAIPAN — Here is a full summary of recovery news from across the Marianas on Wednesday, April 29, Recovery Day 14 following Typhoon Sinlaku.
Saipan Soccer School After School Program Returns With 80 Kids a Day During Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — The Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Saipan Soccer School resumed their free After School Program Monday at the TSL Sports Complex in Gualo Rai, drawing nearly 80 participants a day and more than 40 new enrollees in the first two days as families sought a safe, active space for children while schools remain closed following Typhoon Sinlaku.
CUC Saipan Offices to Remain Closed Through May 6; Normal Hours Resume May 7
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has announced that its Saipan offices and Customer Service Center will remain closed through Wednesday, May 6, with normal business hours resuming Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Coast Guard Orders Rota West Harbor Closed; Saipan Port Eyes Night Operations
SAIPAN — The U.S. Coast Guard has ordered the suspension of all cargo loading and discharge at Rota West Harbor’s commercial berths due to potential hazards at Berths 1 and 2, the Commonwealth Ports Authority announced Wednesday in Port Update 18.