Tuesday Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Gusty Afternoon Winds and High Rip Current Risk
SAIPAN – Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers are expected across the Marianas on Tuesday, with east winds of 15 to 20 mph and afternoon gusts to 30 mph, the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam said in its 6 a.m. zone forecast.
CUC Asks for Patience as Crews Work Around Skipped Homes; More Materials Arriving Next Week
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation issued a public advisory Saturday addressing residents whose homes remain without power one month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, saying crews are aware of homes that may appear to have been skipped during restoration work.
Mass of Christian Burial Set May 30 for Edward “Ed/Eddie” Hocog Manglona
SAIPAN – The family of Edward “Ed/Eddie” Hocog Manglona has announced the Mass of Christian Burial for Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at Kristo Rai Church.
FEMA: Read Your Letter Carefully — It May Not Be a Final Decision
SAIPAN – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reminding Super Typhoon Sinlaku survivors who applied for disaster assistance to read any letters they receive from the agency carefully, as the correspondence may not represent a final decision on their application.
Saturday Forecast: Breezy, Partly Cloudy with Easterly Swell Building
SAIPAN – Breezy conditions and isolated light showers are expected across the Marianas Saturday with east winds of 15 to 25 mph, the National Weather Service in Tiyan said.
Suspected Arson Burns Lower Base Site Again; DFEMS Asks Public to Report Burns
SAIPAN – The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to another suspected arson fire in Lower Base on Saturday afternoon, the third such fire in the area in recent weeks, firefighters on scene told NMI News Service.
Saipan International School Students Thank GPA Crews in As Lito
SAIPAN – Students and faculty from Saipan International School greeted Guam Power Authority crews this week with handmade thank-you banners and bottles of water as the crews worked on power restoration in As Lito.
Samaritan’s Purse Free Outpatient Clinic to Close Wednesday at CHCC
SAIPAN – The Samaritan’s Purse outpatient clinic at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation will operate its last day Wednesday, May 20, CHCC announced.
COTA Tops 919 Transports Since Sinlaku; Saipan Buses on Modified Hours, Hand-Flag for Stops
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has logged more than 919 transports since Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the agency reported Saturday in a service update for the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor.
Aldan Calls $0.44 FAC Combined With 20-Hour Workweek ‘Economically Dangerous’
SAIPAN – Representative Vincent “Kobre” Aldan said Friday a 44-cent fuel adjustment charge combined with the administration’s proposed 20-hour government workweek would deliver “two economic blows at the same time” to CNMI families and businesses.