Environment
Federal Receiver targets mid-October submission in Cessation Certification effort
"The status of the additional investigation since last month's board meeting are as follows: we have done our sample, at Monitoring Well-17. It was sampled on July 13, successfully, delivered to lab, and we have some ongoing data validation, which we recently got results back on. And we'll be communicating those results as they become available, which should be shortly. That was the last planned sample event of this initial investigation," Lund said.
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Guam to appeal FEMA denial of individual assistance
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says the Government of Guam will appeal a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decision denying Individual Assistance under the Individuals and Households Program for Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Bystanders pull man and child from waters at Ritidian
The Guam Fire Department says bystanders pulled a man and child out of the waters at Ritidian Point on Sunday.
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Broadband deal to connect 1,340 underserved Guam homes
Approximately 1,340 previously unserved or underserved homes and 175 community anchor institutions will soon have broadband connectivity after the Government of Guam signed agreements with GTA and IT&E to expand high-speed internet service.
Judith Guthertz resigns as Guam Community College president
Judith Guthertz has resigned as president of Guam Community College, citing "tremendous talent available from others within the College who currently lead it as part of the Management Team." In her resignation letter dated July 23…
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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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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The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) has rescinded conservation compliance measures implemented July 6 as the agency continues work to restore water service to customers across the island.
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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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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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More than $114M in tax refunds paid year to date
More than $114 million in 2025 tax refunds have been paid year to date, the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) and Department of Administration announced Monday, stressing that "typhoon recovery efforts are not interfering with…
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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GPA enters Phase II of post-typhoon power restoration
The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues Phase II of post-typhoon recovery, with line crews addressing distribution lines in villages with minimal damage.
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About 1,947 customers still without water after typhoon
As of 8 p.m. Sunday, the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) estimated roughly 1,947 customers remained without water service as post-typhoon recovery efforts continue to restore reservoir levels and system pressure.
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Food commodities available Tuesday at Adelup
Food commodities will be available for pickup Tuesday through a Department of Public Health and Social Services drive-through at the Adelup breezeway.
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Power restoration reaches 74% on day four of recovery
Power restoration to Guam’s island-wide system is progressing on Day 4 of post-Super Typhoon Bavi recovery, with 74% of the system load restored and 87% of feeders and circuits fully or partially energized as of 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Flash flood warning issued for southern Guam
A flash flood warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. for southeastern and south central Guam according to a release from the Guam Homeland Security, Office of Civil Defense stated on Friday.
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Waterworks reports 80 wells back online
As of 2 p.m. Friday, the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) reported 80 wells online, with 27 running on the island-wide power system and 53 on generator power.
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Power restoration reaches 46% of system load
The Guam Power Authority has restored 46% of the system load, energized 100% of substations and 58% of feeders and circuits as of 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Early voting begins for the 2026 Guam election
Early voting for the 2026 Guam Election has begun at the Westin Resort Guam, the Guam Election Commission’s designated site for early and curbside voting.
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Mayors voice frustration over green waste sorting rules
Mayors voiced frustration over green waste separation requirements at the Mayors’ Council of Guam special meeting on Wednesday, as they are being asked to identify which storm collected green waste and other debris came from.
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Homebound voting resumes for primary election
With Super Typhoon Bavi now gone from the region, the Guam Election Commission has resumed homebound voting for the Primary Election on Wednesday, July 8.
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