CHCC says SAMHSA rescinded prior termination notice tied to grant funding
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said Friday it has received notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration rescinding a prior termination communication tied to specific grant funding, an update CHCC says confirms the continuation of the affected programs.
U.S. Air Force Community Day set January 20 at Saipan International Airport; C-17 and C-130 on display
SAIPAN — Are you ready to pet a jet? The U.S. Air Force will host a Community Day at the Francisco C. Ada Saipan International Airport this Tuesday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saipan Chamber names Docomo Pacific as gold sponsor for Business Person of the Year gala
SAIPAN — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce announced that Docomo Pacific has signed on as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Business Person of the Year and Board Installation Gala, providing $3,000 in sponsorship support.
Finding Andromeda 2.0 returns Friday night at American Memorial Park
SAIPAN – A public astronomy observation and outreach event entitled “Finding Andromeda 2.0: Jupiter Rising” is set for Friday, January 16, at the American Memorial Park ball field, hosted by Island Astronomy in collaboration with Tinian Astro Dad.
CNMI SBDC opens exhibitor call for tri-island Industry Day 2026 on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota
SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at Northern Marianas College is now accepting exhibitor registrations for CNMI Industry Day 2026, a three-day tri-island event aimed at connecting local businesses with federal agencies, military partners, and major contractors operating in the region.
Inaugural Marianas Games set for June 19–21 on Saipan
SAIPAN — Are you ready to compete? The Marianas will unite this summer for the inaugural Marianas Games, scheduled for June 19–21 on Saipan. Representatives from Guam, Saipan, Rota, and Tinian met Tuesday, January 13 at the Northern Marianas Sports Association conference room to finalize plans for the annual event, which organizers said will showcase the region’s athletic talent and strengthen community ties.
Cui Lijie of Imperial Pacific International booked on immigration violation
SAIPAN — Chinese billionaire businesswoman, Hong Kong citizen, and majority owner of Imperial Pacific International, Cui Lijie is in federal custody after being arrested on an immigration violation. Cui was booked and detained at the CNMI Department of Corrections Tuesday afternoon, where she will remain until her immigration hearing later this week or next week.
Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run to retrace historic route this Saturday
SAIPAN — Thirty runners from Japan and the Marianas will take on the Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run 81K this Saturday, January 17, retracing the historic sugarcane railway route that once crisscrossed Saipan during the Japanese administrative period in the early 1900s.
Case Involving Two DPS Officers Referred to AG’s Office for Review
SAIPAN — The case involving two Department of Public Safety officers in connection with an alleged assault of a 28-year-old man has been referred to the Attorney General’s Office, Investigation Division, for review, according to a press statement released Monday by DPS Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas.
Opinion: When the Pattern Is the Story: From Casinos to the Seafloor—and the Cost of Predictability
At a certain point, reporting on the Imperial Pacific International casino saga stops being about the casino.
