Sinlaku strengthens as Guam holds at COR 3
Typhoon Sinlaku strengthened Saturday as Guam remained in Condition of Readiness 3, with officials warning that damaging winds could arrive within 48 hours.
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Moylan says federal agencies ready despite shutdown
Guam Delegate James Moylan said federal agencies are prepared to support Guam as Tropical Storm Sinlaku approaches, despite a partial federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Guam placed in COR 3 as Sinlaku strengthens
Guam has been placed in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 as Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to strengthen and track toward the Marianas, officials announced Saturday.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Sinlaku
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Sinlaku, which continues to track toward Guam and the Marianas as of Friday evening.
Governor addresses island with storm update
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero addressed the people of Guam providing an update on Tropical Storm Sinlaku.
Waterworks prepares systems and urges conservation
The Guam Waterworks Authority is preparing water and wastewater systems ahead of Tropical Storm Sinlaku, urging residents to conserve water and secure supplies as conditions worsen.
Governor places Guam in COR 3
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at 5 p.m. Friday as Tropical Storm Sinlaku strengthens toward the Marianas.
Depression upgraded to Tropical Storm Sinlaku
The National Weather Service has upgraded Tropical Depression 04W to Tropical Storm Sinlaku.
Officials urge preparation as depression nears the Marianas
Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare as Tropical Depression 04W continues to organize and move toward the Marianas, with the potential to intensify into a typhoon in the coming days.
Weather service tracks disturbance 570 miles east of Guam
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam is tracking Invest 90W, an intensifying tropical disturbance currently located about 570 miles east-southeast of Guam.
Forecasters monitor disturbance organizing near Chuuk
A tropical disturbance known as Invest Area 90W is being closely monitored as it continues to organize east-northeast of Chuuk, with National Weather Service Guam warning of possible impacts to the Marianas in the coming days.
Homeland Security monitors developing tropical disturbance
The Office of Guam Homeland Security and Office of Civil Defense is monitoring a developing tropical disturbance southeast of Guam that could impact the Marianas in the coming days.
Palisades developer denies causing Marine Corps Drive landslide
The developer of The Palisades is denying accusations circulating on social media that the luxury hillside project caused Wednesday morning’s landslide along Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña.
Tenorio secures $5M for five new open-air gymnasiums
Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio has secured more than $5 million in federal funding through the Land Water Conservation Fund to construct five new open-air gymnasiums across Guam, in what he described as a major investment in community wellness without drawing on local government funds.
Guam airport awarded $10.4M for safety improvements
The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) has been awarded $10.4 million in federal funding to support safety improvements and passenger enhancements at the island’s only commercial airport.
GHURA launches 'Fix in Six' home repair program early
The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA) has announced the early launch of its “Fix in Six” program, an initiative funded by the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).
Agriculture to host free community event at Micronesia Mall
The Guam Department of Agriculture will host “Your Path, Our Mission,” a free community event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Micronesia Mall Center Court.
Two arrested for illegal fishing in Achang marine preserve
Guam Department of Agriculture Conservation Officers arrested two people last month for illegal fishing inside the Achang “Reef Flats” Marine Preserve Area, officials announced Tuesday.
Man arrested for reckless driving inside Achang marine preserve
Guam Department of Agriculture Conservation Officers arrested a 46-year-old man earlier this month for reckless driving and disorderly conduct inside the Achang “Reef Flats” Marine Preserve Area in Malesso’, officials announced Tuesday.
Tenth coastal marker installed at Humatak Bay
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans has installed its tenth coastal sign, this time at Humåtak Bay, to expand marine education and ecotourism opportunities across the island.
GPA urges conservation as generation capacity tightens
The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is calling on residents and businesses to conserve electricity during peak evening hours as the island’s power system faces limited generation capacity.
Flood and thunderstorm advisories issued for Guam
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory and Thunderstorm Advisory for Guam until 2:45 p.m. Heavy rainfall is expected with 1 to 2 additional inches possible, leading to urban and small stream flooding.
GPA awarded $500K federal grant to strengthen power network
The Guam Power Authority (GPA) has been awarded a $500,000 Broadband Technical Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office to strengthen the island’s power network and explore opportunities to expand broadband access.
UOG sustainability center reports record year in impact book
The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has released its 2024 Impact Book, documenting a year of record progress in conservation, education, and sustainable development initiatives.
