Jury acquits Justin Diaz of sexual abuse charges; prosecutor says DNA evidence was compelling
SAIPAN — A Superior Court jury found Justin Diaz, 40, not guilty Monday of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor and disturbing the peace, concluding a week-long trial that hinged on a recanting alleged victim and DNA evidence the prosecution called compelling.
Northern Marianas College to host 6th Annual Research Symposium on Friday
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College will host its 6th Annual Research Symposium on Friday, March 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Taga Ballroom at Saipan World Resort.
Marianas maritime heritage mapping team returns to present community ocean maps at American Memorial Park
SAIPAN — A team of researchers and local advocates will return to the Marianas this month to present the results of a community-driven maritime heritage mapping project that engaged more than 100 residents across Saipan, Tinian, Rota and Guam last year.
CNMI SBDC to host free federal contracting training on Tinian and Saipan with Air Force partnership
SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network will host a series of free federal contracting training sessions on Tinian and Saipan later this month in partnership with the Pacific Air Forces 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
CNMI issues Special Weather Statement as Invest 95W upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert
SAIPAN — The CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management office issued a Special Weather Statement Tuesday afternoon warning that Invest 95W has become better organized and is now under a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, meaning formation of a tropical depression is likely within the next 24 hours.
Mobil raises Saipan fuel prices again, diesel now at $7.589 per gallon
SAIPAN — Mobil raised fuel prices on Saipan again Sunday night, with gasoline grades climbing between 35 and 60 cents per gallon and diesel jumping $1.60 to $7.589, the highest price seen at the pump in recent memory.
CUC to close lane on Chalan Pale Arnold in Puerto Rico for sewer work Tuesday through Friday
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will temporarily close the outer northbound lane on Chalan Pale Arnold in Puerto Rico from Tuesday, March 10 through Friday, March 13, to allow wastewater operators to access a manhole for sewer line cleaning and inspection.
Tanapag Middle School to Host Parent Summit Saturday
SAIPAN — Tanapag Middle School’s PTSA is hosting a Parent Summit this Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the school in Tanapag.
PHI Pharmacy Offering Flu Shots at Dandan Location, Free for Uninsured and Medicaid Patients
SAIPAN — PHI Pharmacy is running a flu shot promotion at its Dandan location, with vaccinations covered under most private insurance plans and available at no cost to uninsured and Medicaid patients.
Mobil Prices Jump Again, Diesel Posted at $6.789 Per Gallon
Saipan — March 5 — Fuel prices posted at McDonald’s Mart climbed again Thursday night, with diesel showing the biggest jump.
