CHCC Closing Outpatient Clinics Under Condition II or I; ERs Stay Open, Pharmacy Open Sunday Morning
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation announced Saturday that all outpatient clinic services will close upon the declaration of Typhoon Condition II or I, while emergency rooms at CHCC Hospital, Rota Health Center and the LCVA Tinian Health Center will remain open around the clock regardless of conditions.
CUC: Rumors That Power and Water Will Be Shut Off Are False
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation issued a rumor control advisory Saturday evening, directly refuting circulating claims that power and water services will be deliberately shut off within the next 24 to 48 hours.
VFW Post 3457 to Host Dos de Mayo Chili Cookoff on May 2
SAIPAN — VFW Post 3457 is hosting a Dos de Mayo Chili Cookoff on Friday, May 2, starting at 6 p.m., with 10 competitor slots available for anyone who wants to bring their best pot.
STAR Marianas Air Suspending All Operations at Noon Sunday Due to Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — STAR Marianas Air announced Saturday it will suspend all operations starting at noon Sunday, April 12, due to the approach of Typhoon Sinlaku, with service expected to resume April 15 pending a post-storm safety assessment.
NWS: Typhoon Sinlaku Forecast at 140 MPH at Guam Landfall; Watch Now Covers All Four Marianas Islands
SAIPAN — National Weather Service meteorologist-in-charge Brandon Aydlett and lead forecaster Joshua Schenck delivered a sobering Facebook Live briefing Saturday afternoon, confirming that Typhoon Sinlaku is now forecast to arrive at Guam with 140 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 170 mph, conditions comparable to Typhoon Mawar in 2023, while a Typhoon Watch is now in effect for all four Marianas islands including Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
NMIFA Cancels Sunday Matches, Closes Training Center by 5 p.m. Due to Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The NMI Football Association has cancelled all MSL 1, MSL 2 and Dove Women’s League matches scheduled for Sunday, April 12, in response to Governor David M. Apatang’s declaration of Typhoon Condition III for Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
CUC Urges Residents to Store Water Now as Typhoon Sinlaku Approaches
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation issued a public advisory Saturday afternoon urging residents of Saipan, Tinian and Rota to fill water containers, bathtubs and tanks immediately in anticipation of water service interruptions as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches.
Apatang Signs Price Freeze Order; Raising Prices During Typhoon Sinlaku Emergency Is Now a Felony
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang signed Executive Order No. 2026-005 Saturday, declaring a price freeze on all goods and housing rentals effective immediately as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches the Marianas.
Apatang Declares State of Significant Emergency for CNMI as Typhoon Sinlaku Threatens Category 3 or 4 Landfall
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang signed Executive Order No. 2026-004 Saturday, declaring a State of Significant Emergency for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches on a forecast track toward all populated CNMI islands.
Sinlaku Upgraded to Typhoon; Typhoon Watch Remains in Effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota
SAIPAN — Tropical Storm Sinlaku was upgraded to a typhoon Saturday afternoon as the system intensified to 85 mph sustained winds and shifted its movement toward the north-northeast, the CNMI Emergency Operations Center reported in Bulletin 2 at 2 p.m.
