'Letters to Santa' turn into $20 gifts for Harvest House
Atkins Kroll Guam has launched its annual “Letters to Santa” holiday program, inviting families to submit letters to Santa at the company’s Accelerate Showroom in the Micronesia Mall.
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Fallen Heroes run to close Route 16 lane Sunday morning
The Guam National Guard will close the outer northbound lane of Route 16 on Sunday for its Fallen Heroes Memorial Run, officials said.
Guam moves toward federal panel on buildup impacts
Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio advanced Guam’s federal agenda this week, meeting with Patrick O’Brien, director of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, to begin planning for an Economic Adjustment Committee that would coordinate federal response to defense-related impacts on Guam.
Residents invited to weigh DOD historic-preservation pact
The Office of the Governor is inviting residents to review and comment on a Draft Programmatic Agreement outlining how the Department of Defense will meet its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act when conducting military projects on Guam.
Walk for Water rallies for aquifer at Litekyan
Community organizations will host the Walk for Water 2025 on Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. at Litekyan (Ritidian National Wildlife Refuge), urging island residents to stand together for clean drinking water and support efforts to shut down the firing range built above the Northern Lens Aquifer.
PATA Micronesia gathers tourism leaders at Guam Museum
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Micronesia Chapter is holding its Third Triannual Meeting on December 9–10 at the Guam Museum, uniting regional tourism leaders, government officials, and industry partners to strengthen cooperation across Micronesia.
Natibu and Japan's Amata top first international dance fest
The first-ever Guam International Dance Festival wrapped up a vibrant three-day celebration of global talent and island pride, drawing 21 teams and nearly 300 dancers from around the world.
Pulitzer winner Manny Crisostomo to share 'The Long View'
The University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will host Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Manny Crisostomo for a public presentation titled “The Long View: Decades of Visual Storytelling” on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the CLASS Lecture Hall.
GRMC brings gut-health experts to Micronesia Mall
Guam Regional Medical City will bring gastroenterology experts directly to the community with a free public outreach event, “Your Gut, Our Focus: From Digestive Issues to Advanced Diagnostics,” on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Micronesia Mall Center Court.
Tachikawa Rotarians pay holiday visit to Harvest House
A delegation of visiting Rotarians from the Tachikawa-Kobushi Rotary Club in Japan paid a courtesy visit to Harvest House on Friday, December 5.
Taitague hails Bill 119 override as transparency win
Sen. Telo Taitague last week hailed the Legislature’s override of Bill 119-38 as a victory for transparency and public oversight, following a vote by 11 senators to overturn the governor’s veto.
Customs clears island's Christmas trees after fumigation
The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency says fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands being sold and displayed across the island this holiday season are free of injurious pests following mandatory fumigation inspections.
United's Fantasy Flight ferries Guam kids to 'North Pole'
United Airlines brought Christmas cheer to dozens of Guam’s children with its 11th annual United Fantasy Flight, turning a Boeing 737-800 into a magical journey to the North Pole and transforming the United Guam Hangar into Santa’s winter wonderland.
Internal affairs probes brass over traffic-stop incident
The Guam Police Department has launched an Internal Affairs investigation following media inquiries about an alleged incident involving a high-ranking officer and a patrol officer during a traffic stop.
Driver flees after pursuit ends in Santa Rita crash
Guam police are searching for a male driver following a brief vehicle pursuit and crash in Santa Rita on Friday afternoon.
Officer faces homicide charges in cyclist's death
A Guam Police officer is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist John Carlos Daniel Yangco Haas on Nov. 30, in Tamuning.
Astumbo Elementary climbs to B in health inspection
Astumbo Elementary School (ATES) has been recognized by the Guam Department of Education for a significant improvement in its annual public health inspection rating, rising from a 22/C last year to a 14/B this year.
High court vacates Reyes convictions, orders new trial
The Supreme Court of Guam has vacated the convictions of William Robert Reyes and ordered a new trial after finding the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion for a mistrial.
CCU approves lower power fuel rate through July 2026
The Consolidated Commission on Utilities has approved the Guam Power Authority’s request to reduce the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause rate to 13.584 cents per kilowatt-hour, effective Jan. 1 through July 31, 2026.
'Doc' Sanchez scholarship opens for GovGuam employees
The University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration is now accepting applications for the Pedro “Doc” Sanchez Professional Scholarship for Government of Guam employees planning to enroll in the 2026 Fañomnåkan (Spring) Semester.
Off-duty officer arrested in hit-and-run death of cyclist
The Guam Police Department has arrested one of its own officers in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist John Carlos Daniel Yangco Haas on Nov. 30.
DOD pledges step-by-step rollout of missile defense system
The U.S. Department of Defense has committed to an incremental, interagency approach in response to concerns raised by Guam Delegate James Moylan regarding the impact of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on the…
Boil water advisory hits parts of GWA's northern system
Residents in parts of the Guam Waterworks Authority’s Northern System are under a boil water advisory after tests detected fecal coliform and Escherichia coli bacteria in the water supply on Dec. 1, 2025.
Route 1 crash near Fish Eye kills man, injures five
The Guam Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Fish Eye Marine Park that killed a 37-year-old man and injured five others.
