CNMI Judiciary to Mark Law Week With Proclamation Signing, Student Awards Ceremony
SAIPAN — The CNMI Judiciary will hold a proclamation signing and student awards presentation April 24 to kick off Law Week 2026, which runs April 27 through May 1 under the theme “Rule of Law and the American Dream.”
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Director Named National 250 Public Service Champion
SAIPAN — Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi has been selected as one of 250 Public Service Champions nationally, an honor awarded by the National Academy of Public Administration in partnership with LocalGov250.
CNMI SBDC, Air Force Team Up to Train Local Businesses on Federal Contracting
SAIPAN — More than 60 small business owners and entrepreneurs on Saipan and Tinian received federal contracting training this month through a partnership between the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network and the U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Two-Vehicle Crash in Gualo Rai
SAIPAN — A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-vehicle crash on Chalan Pale Arnold Road in Gualo Rai left four people injured and debris scattered across all four lanes of the roadway, the Department of Public Safety said.
Miss Northern Marianas Descent Brings Women’s Month Read-Aloud to Joeten-Kiyu Public Library
SAIPAN — The inaugural Miss Northern Marianas Descent visited the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library earlier this month to read to children and celebrate Women’s Month, marking one of her first community appearances as titleholder.
Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on Beach Road in San Jose, Driver Cited
SAIPAN — A 69-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Beach Road in San Jose at the CEDA building crosswalk on Friday, March 27, and was transported to the CHCC Emergency Room, where he was listed in stable condition.
Latte Built Fighter Ernest Licop Steps Up as White Belt Against Blue Belt at Ballroom Blitz Tonight
SAIPAN — Ernest “Batman” Licop knows he is the underdog walking into Hibiscus Hall at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan tonight. He is embracing it.
Maratita Drops 50 Pounds to Win Latte Built’s 12-Week Transformation Challenge
SAIPAN — Audie Maratita dropped 50 pounds over 12 weeks to win Latte Built 24-Hour Fitness’s annual Michelob Ultra Wellness and Transformation Challenge, with the final weigh-in and announcement held Saturday morning at the gym.
CUC Warns of Water Pressure Fluctuations in Kagman, Papago and San Vicente on Monday
SAIPAN — Residents in the Kagman, Papago and San Vicente Tank Service Areas may experience low water pressure Monday, March 30, as the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s contractor performs tapping work for the Kagman 1.0 MG Water Tank Construction Project.
Coast Guard, DPS Conduct Joint Maritime Operations in Saipan Waters
SAIPAN — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia’s Sector Boarding Team joined the CNMI Department of Public Safety, Customs, Biosecurity and local agency partners last week for five days of joint maritime operations in and around Saipan.
