Birthright citizenship, part one: could Guam-born children lose it?
Editor's note: This is part one in a series exploring birthright citizenship in U.S. territories and birth tourism on Guam.
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UOG student selected for Purdue summer research program
Amber Josfin Pineda is one of eight undergraduate students nationwide selected to participate in Purdue University's 2026 Summer Research Experience, a program that prepares students for advanced research and graduate study.
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All four suspects in Yigo killing have arrest records
The four suspects accused in the home invasion and murder of Jesus D. Valle, 72, on July 10 each have an arrest record, according to documents filed by the Office of the Attorney General.
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Yigo home invasion victim died of blunt force trauma
Jesus D. Valle suffered blunt force trauma to the head, leading to his death hours after his Yigo home was invaded July 10 by suspects whom the surviving victim referred to as "the generator guys." A magistrate complaint filed with the…
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Park patrol supervisor arrested on assault allegations
Lt. Anthony Martinez Jr, a Territorial Park Patrol Supervisor has been arrested and charged on allegations that he assaulted a woman known to him and her son.
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Four arrested in deadly Yigo home invasion
The Guam Police Department has arrested four suspects in connection to the home invasion in Takano Subdivision in Yigo that resulted in the death of one of the victims on July 10.
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Police identify motorcyclist killed in Yigo crash
The Guam Police Department has identified the motorcycle operator involved in the fatal crash Yigo crash on July 11 as Rueben Frederick Rausch, 21.
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Federal public health emergency declared for Guam and CNMI
A Federal Public Health Emergency has been declared for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announced Friday, July 17.
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Deep Green Guam becomes island's first licensed cannabis business
Guam's Real Deal LLC. doing business as Deep Green Guam has made history as the first Guam Business to be granted a cannabis business license, marking the launch of Guam's legal recreational and medicinal cannabis industry.
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Chief prosecutor Curtis Van de Veld resigns from AG's office
Curtis Van de Veld has resigned as chief prosecutor of the Office of the Attorney General of Guam.
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Waterworks lifts conservation measures as service returns
The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) has rescinded conservation compliance measures implemented July 6 as the agency continues work to restore water service to customers across the island.
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Harvest House seeks donations for 700 foster children
Harvest House is preparing to host the biggest back-to-school party for the island's 700 foster children, but Executive Director Bethany Taylor said 700 backpacks and water bottles are needed to help ensure the they are ready for the new school year.
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Ethics Commission launches survey on public trust in government
The Guam Ethics Commission has launched an effort to establish a baseline for public trust in the Government of Guam, which the Commission’s Executive Director said is tied to fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability and customer service.
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Bank of Guam offers three-month typhoon loan forbearance
Bank of Guam (BOG) is providing financial relief to its customers offering a three-month Typhoon Bavi Forbearance program for eligible consumer loans.
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Governor calls special session on typhoon funding
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero called the 38th Guam Legislature into Special Session on July 15 to address "urgent and critical funding priorities" related to health, safety, disaster response and essential public infrastructure.
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Governor declares July 20 a holiday for Liberation Day
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has declared Monday, July 20, a government holiday in observance of Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day.
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GDOE's PowerSchool system down for registration
The Guam Department of Education's PowerSchool system is temporarily unavailable for student registration and withdrawals, though spokesperson Damen Michael Borja said the impact is not significant.
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GCC cancels Christmas in July bazaar amid typhoon recovery
The Guam Community College has canceled its annual Christmas in July Bazaar as the island continues to recover from Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Cars line Marine Corps Drive for first typhoon food distribution
A line of cars stretched along Marine Corps Drive Tuesday afternoon as the first drive-through distribution of food commodities for families affected by Super Typhoon Bavi got underway at Adelup, with the Department of Public Health and…
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Weather service monitors tropical disturbance northwest of Yap
The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring Tropical Disturbance 97W, currently located northwest of Yap.
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GCC will no longer host SIFA charter school students
The Guam Community College (GCC) announced Monday it will no longer host students from the Science is Fun and Awesome (SIFA) Academy Charter School in the upcoming school year.
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Lawmakers question public safety funding in budget bill
A characterization of substitute Bill 266-38 as a "status quo" budget re-emerged Monday as lawmakers questioned proposed appropriations for public safety agencies, including the Guam Police Department.
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Officials warn of scams and phishing after Typhoon Bavi
The Joint Information Center (JIC) warned the community that online scams and phishing emails have emerged on social media in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi, advising residents not to engage.
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Acting police chief addresses fatal crash involving officer
As the investigation continues into a fatal auto-motorcycle crash involving a Guam Police Department officer, Acting Chief of Police Col. Joseph Carbullido issued a statement Monday saying authorities are "saddened" by the incident.
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