COTA Logs 450 Emergency Transports Since Sinlaku; Services Continue in Modified Mode
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has completed more than 450 emergency transports since Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall, providing critical movement for shelterees, medical patients, military personnel and airport travelers across the recovery period.
Sapuro J. Rayphand, 84, to Be Honored at Memorial Service May 9
SAIPAN — Sapuro J. Rayphand, beloved father and community member, passed away April 15, 2026. He was 84.
CUC Offices to Resume Normal Hours Monday, May 4
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced Friday that its Saipan offices and Customer Service Center will resume normal business hours on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Eight Mobil Stations Open on Saipan; Hours Changing Wednesday at Most Locations
SAIPAN — Eight Mobil service stations on Saipan are open as of Wednesday, April 29, with most locations shifting to new hours effective Thursday, April 30, according to Mobil Media Advisory No. 10.
HSEM and FEMA to Distribute Bottled Water Thursday at Tanapag Beach Playground
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with FEMA, will distribute bottled drinking water Thursday at Tanapag Beach Playground from 9 a.m. to noon, or until supplies last.
Rota Water Crew Arrives on Saipan to Support Sinlaku Recovery Efforts
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation water crews from Rota have arrived on Saipan to work alongside local crews as restoration efforts continue following Typhoon Sinlaku, CUC announced Wednesday.
NWS: Fair and Dry Conditions Through the Weekend; Rip Current Risk Continues Through Thursday
SAIPAN — The National Weather Service in Tiyan is forecasting fair and dry conditions across Saipan, Tinian and Rota through the weekend, offering a welcome break as Sinlaku recovery efforts continue.