Storm Debris Pickup Begins Next Week Across Saipan, Tinian and Rota
SAIPAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin residential debris removal operations across all three islands next week and is asking storm-impacted residents to sort and stage their debris at the roadside ahead of crews, USACE announced Thursday.
Saipan Water Access Hits 75% as Tinian Boil Notice Lifts
SAIPAN — Customer water access on Saipan climbed from 49% to 75% over the past reporting cycle, with 6,582 of 8,758 customers now restored, the CNMI Joint Information Center said in its Thursday update on Sinlaku recovery operations.
Saipan Humane Society Operating from Casa Marianas; Reduced Consultation Fees Through May 31
SAIPAN — The Saipan Humane Society is operating from a temporary clinic location at Casa Marianas while its original clinic awaits restoration of power and water, the organization said in a community update.
CUC Begins Pressuring Water Lines in Kannat Tabla; Service Not Yet Fully Restored
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation crews are pressuring and filling water lines in Kannat Tabla as part of ongoing Sinlaku restoration efforts, and customers in the area may begin to see water return, the agency said in a Thursday evening advisory.
Sinlaku Exposes Long-Buried Bunker on Managaha, DPL Secretary Says
SAIPAN — Super Typhoon Sinlaku rearranged the eastern shoreline of Managaha Island and exposed a previously buried bunker not seen by living memory, Department of Public Lands Secretary Sixto Igisomar said in remarks shared from the island Thursday.
Joint Task Force Micronesia Commander Says Sinlaku Response Has Shifted to Shelter Focus
SAIPAN — Rear Adm. Joshua Lasky, commander of Joint Task Force Micronesia, said the military’s Super Typhoon Sinlaku response has transitioned from opening ports and clearing routes to a focus on shelter, in an interview with the NMI News Service at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday.
Local Health Clinics Update Saipan Operating Hours During Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — Several Saipan health clinics have updated their operating hours during Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, with most maintaining standard daytime service and the three Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation specialty clinics offering the longest windows.
Estate of Josephine Sablan Rabago: Notice of Hearing and Notice to Creditors
A Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed in the Commonwealth Superior Court seeking the appointment of Glenn Sablan Rabago as Administrator for the Estate of Josephine Sablan Rabago, deceased. A hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Courtroom 205A of the Commonwealth Superior Court at the House of Justice, Guma Hustisia, Imwal Aweewe, Susupe, Saipan. Persons with objections to the Petition or with claims against the Estate must file with the Clerk of Court within 60 days of first publication. Civil Action No. 26-0045.
Estate of Antonio Pinaula Rabago: Notice of Hearing and Notice to Creditors
A Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed in the Commonwealth Superior Court seeking the appointment of Glenn Sablan Rabago as Administrator for the Estate of Antonio Pinaula Rabago, deceased. A hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Courtroom 205A of the Commonwealth Superior Court at the House of Justice, Guma Hustisia, Imwal Aweewe, Susupe, Saipan. Persons with objections to the Petition or with claims against the Estate must file with the Clerk of Court within 60 days of first publication. Civil Action No. 26-0044.
IRS Pushes CNMI Tax Deadlines to Nov. 2 After Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday that individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments.