King-Hinds Asks Energy Secretary to Address Structural Fuel Cost Crisis in CNMI and Pacific Territories
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has written to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright asking the Department of Energy to work with her on solutions to fuel costs in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, where gasoline prices now range from $6.37 per gallon on Saipan to $7.34 and $8.50 per gallon on Rota and Tinian.
Wildlife Officials Survey Saipan Neighborhoods After Unconfirmed Snake Sighting
SAIPAN — The CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife has launched precautionary brown treesnake surveys and trapping on Saipan following an unconfirmed report of a snake sighting last month, the agency announced Tuesday.
CUC Raises Fuel Adjustment Charge as Utility Regulator Lifts Year-Long Rate Freeze
SAIPAN — Electric bills in the Commonwealth are going up after the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation raised its Fuel Adjustment Charge this week, ending a freeze that had been in place for more than a year.
HANMI reports 43% hotel occupancy in February, up from year-ago levels
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average hotel occupancy rate of 42.91% among 10 member hotels in February 2026, up from 38.18% in February 2025.
WestCare brings veterans housing program to CNMI, backed by $1.6M federal allocation
SAIPAN — WestCare Pacific Islands is expanding its footprint in the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing veterans housing assistance, mental health services and substance prevention programs to the CNMI as the organization moves to address homelessness and social services gaps in the region.
Mount Carmel School Seeks Elementary Teacher for Saipan Campus
CUC Schedules Water Service Interruption for Papago and Kagman Areas March 19
Outage tied to Kagman 1.0 MG Water Tank construction project
Free Haircuts, Fitness and Food on Tap as Saipan Businesses Unite for the Kids
SAIPAN — A local gym and a barbershop are teaming up to give Saipan’s youth a day of free services, fitness, food and community spirit, with a clothing drive running alongside the event to benefit children in need.
Saipan Fuel Prices Jump Again, Diesel Now Above $8 at Mobil
Diesel has risen more than $2.30 per gallon in less than two weeks as crude oil trades near $94
Lieutenant Governor: No Fuel Shortage Expected, Public Should Not Panic
Mendiola says he spoke directly with IP&E management, who confirmed fuel supply is stable
