May 2026

Government leaders, Korean energy executives and utility commissioners gathered Thursday to mark the commissioning of the 198-megawatt Ukudu Combined-Cycle Power Plant, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Guam's modern history.

3:35 PM · Environment

U.S. Naval Base Guam, along with various Navy first responders, will participate in the annual force protection exercise Citadel Protect 2026 from June 1 to 5, the base announced.

7:00 AM · Local

The University of Guam Drone Corps is accepting applications for its sixth cohort, offering students, faculty and partner-organization employees the chance to become federally licensed remote pilots through immersive drone training.

12:00 PM · Education

10:02 AM · Government & Politics

7:01 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Passport Office is launching a new pilot program designed to make it easier for families to obtain passports, reserving Wednesdays exclusively for family appointments throughout the summer.

12:00 PM · Local

Southern High School's gymnasium recently served as host venue for the ISA High School Boys Volleyball Championship Finals, a milestone the Guam Department of Education credited to a year of refurbishment work that brought the facility up to operational standards.

7:00 AM · Sports

Isaiah Aguon, Chief of Staff and General Manager of J. Goodman LLC, has officially picked up his candidacy packet from the Guam Election Commission for a seat on the Guam Education Board, according to a media release.

8:40 PM · Government & Politics

The Tiyan High School Air Force JROTC unit has earned national recognition for the second consecutive year, receiving the AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award with Merit along with Outstanding Instructor Awards for both of the program's instructors.

7:00 PM · Local

A repeat offender convicted of possessing a stolen firearm linked to a violent Dededo assault was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison, a term the Attorney General's Office said fell far short of what the case warranted.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

7:00 AM · Environment

The Office of Guam Homeland Security and Office of Civil Defense will host a free three-day cybersecurity training course next month aimed at preparing technical personnel and emergency managers to defend critical infrastructure against network-based attacks.

7:01 PM · Community

More than 200 job seekers turned out for a hiring event last week organized by the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority to staff a multimillion-dollar disaster recovery program still rebuilding the island nearly three years after Typhoon Mawar.

12:00 PM · Environment

The Guam Election Commission voted 5-1 Tuesday to decline review of staff's decision to reject nominating petitions for gubernatorial candidate Jeffrey E. Pleadwell, effectively keeping him and running mate Charlie Hermosa off the ballot.

11:38 AM · Government & Politics

Guam's Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 16 total whooping cough cases on the island as of May 26, including one new lab-confirmed case, according to a public health update released Tuesday.

9:00 AM · Health

Guam Power Authority customers could see a significant jump in their monthly electric bills this summer after the Consolidated Commission on Utilities Tuesday approved a recommended fuel surcharge increase now awaiting final approval from the Public Utilities Commission.

7:00 AM · Local

A tropical disturbance tracking near Yap State is expected to develop into a tropical depression by Wednesday but poses no threat to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the National Weather Service Guam forecast office said Tuesday.

2:13 PM · Environment

A 34-year-old man was charged with felony methamphetamine possession and committed to pretrial confinement following a traffic stop in Dededo last week, according to court documents filed Saturday in the Superior Court of Guam.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), during a ceremony in New York City on Friday, with the vessel set to join Guam-based operations across Oceania.

12:00 PM · Environment

Ahead of the Memorial Day ceremony, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio on Monday called on residents to honor the men and women who died in military service to Guam and the United States.

8:00 AM · Government & Politics

The University of Guam celebrated its Fañomnåkan 2026 Commencement Ceremony Sunday at the Calvo Field House, conferring degrees on 369 graduates — 309 undergraduate and 60 graduate — in one of the university's most decorated classes.

7:00 AM · Education

The Guam Department of Agriculture announced a milestone in native wildlife recovery Friday — the first successful artificial incubation hatch of an endangered Guam sihek, or Micronesian kingfisher, just five days after Typhoon Sinlaku struck the island.

8:10 AM · Environment

Actress, author and speaker Edwina Findley Dickerson encouraged students, educators and community members at the University of Guam to pursue their purpose through faith, service and perseverance during a campus appearance this week.

10:25 AM · Education

The Guam Legislature unanimously passed a bill Friday that would unlock approximately $77 million in previously restricted and lapsed funds for the Guam Department of Education, sending the measure to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero for her signature ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Public Utilities Commission has approved a request by the Guam Power Authority to establish a line of credit of up to $70 million to manage surging fuel costs tied to global market volatility following the Iran conflict.

7:00 AM · Local

Victim Advocates Reaching Out has announced its 5th Annual Purple Gala, themed "Bloom in Hope," scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Zefiro Ballroom at LeoPalace Resort Guam.

12:00 PM · Local

The Port Authority of Guam has launched a port-wide emissions inventory effort this week as part of its $2.4 million federally funded Clean Ports Program, gathering data that will inform the island's long-term zero-emission and zero-waste strategy.

12:00 PM · Local

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $9.457 million in grant funding for Guam to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in the island's drinking water systems.

7:29 AM · Local

Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and four colleagues have introduced a resolution directing multiple government agencies to study the feasibility of establishing a formal financial safety net for Guam's farmers following repeated disruptions from typhoons and other natural hazards.

6:00 PM · Environment

Astumbo Middle School has received an "A" rating following a school building inspection by the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services Division of Environmental Health, the Guam Department of Education announced Monday.

12:00 PM · Education

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called the Guam Legislature into an eighth special session Tuesday morning to consider emergency legislation that would allow construction of a new Simon Sanchez High School campus to proceed despite ongoing procurement protests.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Award-winning actress and best-selling author Edwina Findley will speak to high school and college students at the University of Guam this Friday before serving as commencement speaker at UOG's spring graduation ceremony Sunday.

10:32 PM · Education

The Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce will host a moderated candidate forum featuring two congressional hopefuls at its May monthly meeting Thursday, kicking off the organization's new "Members in Action" series.

8:10 PM · Environment

A song recorded decades ago by a Guam-born musician has found new life on a German record label's international compilation album after its president discovered the obscure 45 rpm single and tracked down its creator.

7:52 AM · Local

A man with an extensive criminal history was charged Friday in the Superior Court of Guam after allegedly exposing himself and urinating near Agana Heights Elementary School while children were at lunch, court documents show.

7:00 PM · Public Safety

Winners of the University of Guam's Tritons Night of the Arts were recognized at a small awards ceremony May 8, honoring student talent across visual art and poetry.

12:35 PM · Education

7:37 AM · Environment

Guam Girl Scouts is inviting the public to celebrate 90 years of leadership, service and sisterhood during its upcoming “Brunch at the Museum” event on May 23 at the Guam Museum.

12:51 PM · Local

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero on Friday signed two measures approved by the Guam Legislature into law, including legislation tied to Guam’s tourism economy and recovery efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Guam Community College celebrated 324 graduates Friday during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremony at the Calvo Field House, marking a milestone for students who balanced academics with work, family and personal responsibilities.

7:00 PM · Education

The University of Guam hosted the 48th Island-Wide Science Fair on April 11, bringing together student researchers from across Guam to present projects focused on scientific innovation and inquiry.

12:00 PM · Education

Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed Bill 312-38 (COR) in an emergency session, advancing legislation that would exempt the Guam Department of Education from the statutory requirement of 180 instructional days for the 2025-2026 school year following disruptions caused by Typhoon Sinlaku.

7:56 AM · Education

An off-duty Guam Police Department officer was arrested following an altercation at a retail store in Tamuning, according to police.

5:18 PM · Public Safety

8:17 AM · Education

Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio announced that youth interested in working over the summer can do so with the 2026 Governor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (GSYEP).

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department arrested three men in connection with a reported burglary at local business Clutch Guam.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

Members of the Guahan ISC Judo Club earned multiple podium finishes at the 2026 Nakano Ward Spring Judo Tournament in Japan.

7:15 PM · Sports

The American Red Cross has relocated its financial assistance service site for residents impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku to Micronesia Mall.

9:03 AM · Environment

The Guam Community College Board of Trustees on Monday reviewed campus improvement projects, workforce programs and graduation preparations while also acknowledging the completion of the presidential search process.

7:00 PM · Education

Guam Delegate James Moylan has launched a Congressional Mobile Office aimed at expanding access to federal constituent services in villages across Guam.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department has identified the victim in Saturday morning’s fatal crash involving an SUV and a garbage truck on Route 1 in Tamuning as 31-year-old Christopher Jacobie Lennon Robinson II.

7:16 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Visitors Bureau announced upcoming themes and events for the Tumon Night Market through the end of May, including a Mother’s Day celebration recognizing the role of women in Guam’s families and tourism industry.

7:00 AM · Business & Technology

Sen. William A. Parkinson is calling for an immediate public hearing on Bill 243-38, legislation aimed at reforming Guam’s procurement protest process as efforts continue to move forward with rebuilding Simon Sanchez High School.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

Guam Fire Department units responded early Saturday morning to a serious auto collision involving an SUV and a dump truck along the southbound lane of Route 1 near McDonald’s in Tamuning.

5:27 AM · Public Safety

The Office of the Governor is pushing back against what it described as misinformation surrounding the status of recovery funds appropriated following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

6:15 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, in conjunction with the Department of Administration, announced Friday that another $2.7 million in individual income tax refunds has been disbursed as part of the government’s sixth batch of payments for 2025.

4:11 PM · Local

A Guam jury on Thursday convicted Rudy Fegurgur Quinata of first-degree murder in the 2021 killing of former Humatak Mayor Daniel Sanchez, following about 4.5 hours of deliberations in Superior Court.

7:23 PM · Public Safety

Guam’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.1%, marking its lowest level in the past three decades, according to the Guam Department of Labor.

6:34 PM · Business & Technology

The Japan-flagged cruise vessel Asuka III arrived at the Port of Guam on Wednesday morning, bringing more than 700 passengers and crew as part of its Pacific voyage.

12:00 PM · Business & Technology

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero promoted Guam as a strategic Indo-Pacific investment hub during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, highlighting opportunities in drone operations, data centers and artificial intelligence.

7:25 AM · Business & Technology

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is urging residents to participate in the 2026 National Immunization Survey, set to take place from April through June, with a possible extension into July.

7:00 PM · Health

The Department of Youth Affairs will accept applications for the childcare component of the 2026 Governor’s Summer Youth Employment Program from May 8 through May 15, officials announced Tuesday.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Office of the Governor on Wednesday criticized lawmakers’ move to convene a special investigative subcommittee into the FY 2024 Single Audit, calling the effort an attempt to “politicize” the findings rather than address them.

9:08 AM · Government & Politics

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking the maximum three-year prison sentence for a man convicted of stealing a vehicle, citing his criminal history and the need for deterrence.

7:31 AM · Public Safety

A resolution before the 38th Guam Legislature calls for a special investigative subcommittee to examine sweeping deficiencies in the government’s fiscal year 2024 Single Audit, including $22.6 million in questioned costs and widespread compliance failures.

6:35 PM · Health

The Guam Department of Education confirmed Monday that its systems have not been compromised by the widespread cyber incident affecting Government of Guam websites, saying its infrastructure does not rely on the cPanel-hosted platforms identified as the primary vector in the global attack.

12:00 PM · Education

The commanders of Joint Region Marianas and Joint Task Force Micronesia declined invitations to appear before the Guam Legislature's military buildup briefing Monday, drawing sharp criticism from the committee chair.

9:00 AM · Government & Politics

Alicia Garrido Limtiaco formally filed her candidacy Monday for Guam's Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, framing her campaign around closing the gap between federal decisions and tangible results for island families.

7:12 AM · Government & Politics

Guam Delegate James Moylan has introduced legislation that would create a dedicated federal assistance program for small businesses owned by residents of Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

7:01 PM · Government & Politics

12:00 PM · Environment

Following the May 1, 2026, deadline, the Guam Election Commission has confirmed the candidate filings for the primary election on August 1, 2026.

9:26 AM · Government & Politics

Guam Delegate James Moylan is demanding answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency over unresolved disaster assistance claims from Super Typhoon Mawar, which struck Guam nearly three years ago.

7:00 AM · Environment

The Guam Power Authority has mobilized its first wave of personnel to Saipan to assist the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation with power restoration following widespread damage caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, GPA announced Sunday.

7:00 PM · Environment

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero confirmed Saturday that the Government of Guam is actively responding to a widespread cyber incident linked to a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting cPanel-hosted websites globally.

1:12 PM · Local

The Department of Public Health and Social Services distributed food commodities to 3,025 families island-wide in the days following Typhoon Sinlaku, the agency announced Friday.

10:59 AM · Education

In the weeks following Typhoon Sinlaku, teams from the Guam Department of Agriculture worked alongside community volunteers to rescue and return nearly 500 living corals that had washed ashore in Tumon Bay.

10:44 AM · Environment