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Tsunami spares Guam but advisory tests its preparedness
Pacific Daily News
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Tsunami waves from a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Russia spared Guam but an eight-hour tsunami watch and advisory that was canceled before 7 p.m. Wednesday put the island’s preparedness and general sense of awareness to the test—with heavy...
US military bases brace for potential tsunamis in wake of powerful earthquake
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Myrtle Hazard anchors near Guam ahead of potential tsunami waves caused by a large earthquake in eastern Russia, July 30, 2025. (Sebastian Sanchez/U.S. Coast Guard) YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — U.S. military bases...
Hawaii Tsunami Key Updates: Flights cancelled, harbours shut, Hawaii governor warns of…, US weather service says…
India.com
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July 30, 2025
Home News Hawaii Tsunami Key Updates: Flights cancelled, harbours shut, Hawaii governor warns of…, US weather service says… Russia, Japan, Taiwan, The Philippines, China, Hawaii, Guam, California, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia,...
US government seeking a $2.2 million judgment against ex-GHURA attorney
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. government is asking the District Court of Guam to grant a $2.2 million civil judgment against Mark Smith, the former Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority attorney who was involved in a fraud case years ago. Smith was initially found...
Tsunami Threat Update for Guam and CNMI (as of 1:45 p.m., July 30, 2025)
Kandit News Group
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July 30, 2025
The Guam governor’s office is asking everyone to stay out of the water and people in Guam’s coastal areas to retreat to areas that are at least 100 feet away from shore and 50 feet above sea level as waves generated from a powerful earthquake in...
GHS: Tsunami 'is a threat to Guam' Wednesday afternoon
The Guam Daily Post
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A tsunami advisory is in effect for Guam following an a earthquake off the coast of south east Russia at 9:24 a.m. At around 10 a.m. the Offices of Homeland Security and Civil Defense issued a press release announcing, after advisement from the...
A better Guam begins with us
The Guam Daily Post
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Hafa Adai! Before we speak of economic growth… before we talk about revitalizing tourism… before we seek improvements to our schools, our healthcare and the safety of our neighborhoods - there is a deeper truth that guides us: That no progress is...
Guam Education Board: No go for SIFA at Chief Brodie without legal authority
KUAM
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July 29, 2025
“We’re not making a decision on that today, in fact, we’ve asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the board has any authority to designate Chief Brodie, or any school being decommissioned, to another entity. We haven't received that...
The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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By Michael E. Miller,Lyric Li and An Rong Xu Washington Post KOROR, Palau - The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can...
Governor unveils Ben Blaz Memorial Highway in honor of CHamoru Marine, Congressman, and National Hero
KUAM
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July 29, 2025
“Brigadier General Ben Blaz fought for Guam in war and in peace,” said Governor Leon Guerrero. “He carried the weight of our history on his shoulders and used it to lift our people higher, from the battlefields of the Pacific to the chambers of...
Guam's solid waste revenue up, dump receiver paid $24.5M
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s solid waste revenue has increased, while costs related to the court-ordered receivership of the island’s solid waste operations since 2008 reached $24.5 million. The Office of Public Accountability on Monday released the Government of Guam...
OPINION Nault: Time to overhaul Guam's public transportation
Pacific Daily News
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Guam is at a critical crossroads. While our economy slowly rebuilds and tourism returns, one glaring shortfall continues to hold us back, our public transportation system. For too long, we’ve relied on a patchwork of outdated routes and limited...
'Not an easy job': Governor talks about gubernatorial bets, $56.6M surplus, federal funding woes
Pacific Daily News
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Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero on July 28, 2025 shares her thoughts about the individuals who have so far confirmed they want to run for governor in the 2026 elections.Rick Cruz and Joe Taitano II/Pacific Daily News Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says the now...
Nonprofit helps expand child care for military families in five states
Navy Times
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July 29, 2025
A military nonprofit is expanding its child care capacity by 70,000 spaces in five key areas with high demands for care. The expansion will allow the Armed Services YMCA branches to provide more before- and after-school care, summer camp...
OPINION Sablan: The day we were reckoned but we are still looking for our day of reckoning
Pacific Daily News
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Today, August 1, 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Organic Act of Guam. On this day in 1950, the signing of the Organic Act of Guam gave Guam the ability to establish a local government with executive, legislative, and judicial...
Guam seeks to boost Korean market with a two-month 'Kids Fly Free' promo
The Pacific Island Times
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July 28, 2025
Korean tourists arrive at the Guam International Airport on Sept. 20, 2024. File photo by Mar-Vic Cagurangan/Pacific Island Times By Pacific Island Times News Staff Ramping up its campaign to boost the Korean market, the Guam Visitors Bureau is...
‘Forever grateful’: NMI bids farewell to Gov. Palacios
Marianas Variety
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NMI officials who worked closely with Gov. Arnold I. Palacios couldn’t thank him enough — not only for what he had done to touch their lives but also for the sacrifice he made for the Commonwealth. Special Assistant for Broadband Policy and...
OPINION Blas: A better Guam begins with us
Pacific Daily News
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Before we speak of economic growth, before we talk about revitalizing tourism, before we seek improvements to our schools, our health care, and the safety of our neighborhoods—there is a deeper truth that guides us: That no progress is possible...
Guam Legal Services Corporation-Disability Law Center advocates for ADA compliance at Southern High School in District Court
KUAM
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July 28, 2025
Also part of that goal? To promote equal access and opportunity for students with mobility disabilities to fully benefit from the school’s programs, services, and activities, without facing discrimination.
Lawmakers advance bill to mandate universal trash collection on Guam
KUAM
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July 29, 2025
Bill 30 now heads to the voting file, along with several other measures, including Bill 45, or "Bentley's Law,” to require impaired drivers convicted of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to their victims’ children; Bill 92, designating...