CUC schedules one-hour power outage in Chalan Kanoa on Nov. 24
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has scheduled a one-hour power service interruption in Chalan Kanoa on Monday, November 24 to allow linemen to replace a wooden power pole with a concrete pole.
Former CNMI Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente dies at 66
SAIPAN — Former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, a fisherman-turned-entrepreneur who went on to serve as House speaker, lieutenant governor, and Republican Party chair, died early Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. He was 66.
CUC announces emergency water service interruption for Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan today
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising residents in Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan of an emergency water service interruption today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
CNMI Issues Red-Flag Water Quality Advisory for Saipan West Beaches
SAIPAN — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and the Division of Environmental Quality have issued a red-flag water quality advisory for multiple locations along Saipan’s west beaches as of November 18, 2025.
Cannabis Commission Goes ‘Up in Smoke’ as Apatang Shifts Regulation to Commerce
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Cannabis Commission is being stripped of its powers and effectively shut down under a new executive order from Gov. David M. Apatang, which transfers all cannabis regulatory authority to the Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Control Division (ABTCD) of the Department of Commerce.
First Death Anniversary
+Kevin Joseph Reyes Maratita August 7, 1972 – November 26, 2024
Sgt. Kevin Joseph Reyes Maratita’s family is inviting relatives and friends to join them in prayer as they mark his first death anniversary.
CUC schedules Nov. 20 power outage for portions of Lower Dandan
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has announced a scheduled power service interruption for portions of Lower Dandan on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Division of Revenue and Taxation Workshop
The Division of Revenue and Taxation will host its 2025 Annual W-2CM Workshop on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center. As part of DRT’s ongoing awareness campaign, the informational sessions will explain the filing requirements for Form W-2CM.
Session A will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Session B will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants can register by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
King-Hinds: CNMI Priorities Included in Shutdown-Ending Funding Package
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that several important provisions for the Marianas were included in the bipartisan funding package passed by Congress last week as part of the agreement to end the federal government shutdown. The package consisted of a three-bill minibus that provides full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction, and the operations of Congress. All other federal agencies were funded through a continuing resolution until January 30.
Garapan structure fire behind 99 Cent Supermarket under investigation
SAIPAN — Firefighters with the CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded Sunday evening to a structure fire in Garapan behind the 99 Cent Supermarket, according to a DFEMS press release issued Monday.
