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Archaeological field school uncovers 3,000-year-old artifacts in southern Guam
A summer archaeological field school at the Manell River in Malesso' yields discoveries that could rewrite Guam's ancient history, with artifacts potentially dating back 3,000 years. The finds may match the age of the island's oldest known...

Yongle Restaurant opens on Guam after owner closes 35-year business on Saipan
There’s a new restaurant on Guam serving an array of mostly Chinese dishes. After 35 years of running a restaurant on Saipan, Yiqun Su relocated to Guam to continue his food service dream by opening Yongle Restaurant in Harmon Industrial Park. “I...

Saipan Casino Resort in Northern Mariana Islands Has New Owner Following Auction
Posted on: August 25, 2025, 08:35h. Last updated on: August 25, 2025, 08:35h. The casino resort in Saipan has a new owner The failed casino destination has sat closed since the COVID-19 pandemic The failed, bankrupt, and incomplete casino resort...

Saipan Community School open house night highlights excellence and improved facilities
(SCS) — Saipan Community School, a pioneer in the CNMI’s private education with a strong foundation on Christian values, is welcoming back its academic community with a family orientation night that will highlight its commitment to academic...

Netflix’s Extraction TV Series Starts Filming in Ireland and Morocco in September
‘Extraction,’ a high-octane action series set in the world of Netflix’s ‘Extraction’ movies starring Chris Hemsworth, is taking shape. Filming of the show will be carried out in Dublin and Wicklow, Ireland, and Morocco between September 2025 and...

Tourism for Dummies: Government Edition
By Mabel Doge Luhan for Mabel’s Table, Kandit News & Views How delusional do you have to be to think that our lack of tourists is caused by a lack of flights? That’s like a restaurant that says it doesn’t have any customers because no one is...

Pacifica Insurance Underwriters launches 12th Annual Pacifica Art Contest
(PIUI) — Get ready for an electrifying celebration of creativity as Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. proudly kicks off its 12th Annual Pacifica Art Contest! This year’s theme remains “Rest Assured, it’s Christmas” promises to ignite...

The 2025 Toyota Rav4: A perfect combination of sport and utility
HEAD over to AK Toyota in Puerto Rico, where the RAV4 LE and Limited editions are ready for a test drive. Each edition gets between 27 and 35 miles per gallon, and comes with a host of features that make this vehicle a pleasure to drive every day....

What the Surrender Aboard the USS Missouri Means for Our Fight with Communist China: Make America’s Navy Great Again (MANGA)
On September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Harbor, representatives of the Japanese government signed the instrument of surrender that formalized the defeat of the Empire of Japan in World War II. While the war’s end was undeniably...

September 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – FCC Regulatory Fees, Political Windows, EAS Event Code, Rulemaking Comment Deadlines, and more
It is time for our look at September’s regulatory dates and deadlines to which broadcasters should be paying attention – and the deadline that probably is most important to all commercial broadcasters is not yet known. That, of course, is the...

Attorney general coalition demanding companies end predatory AI interactions with children
A group of 44 Attorneys General are demanding that some major artificial intelligence companies stop making harmful content on their platforms accessible to children. The letter, sent to Anthropic, Apple, Chai AI, Google, Luka Inc., Meta,...

Concerns over US Military expansion grow in the Northern Mariana Islands
On June 23 and 24, Tinian Mayor Edwin Alden issued a statement to United States military officials regarding the recent military expansion plans. In his speech, Alden “demanded honesty, saying CNMI residents are frustrated with what they see as...
Unexploded WWII ordnance unearthed at American Memorial Park in Saipan
Decades-old explosive remnants of war - mortar rounds, artillery shells, grenades - removed following following severe coastal erosion caused by Tropical Storm Krosa. Photo: Supplied A cache of unexploded ordnance buried in the sands of American...

APCC celebrates grand opening of its newly built home
On Sept. 8, 2023, a grand groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick off construction for the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s long-awaited new facility. Now, it is time to cut the ribbon on Friday, Aug. 29, and the public is invited to take part....

Beach erosion reveals large cache of UXO at Saipan's memorial park
DFEMS, working with the U.S. Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment Marianas, the Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service, led a four-day operation that successfully cleared the UXO from the vicinity. Photo courtesy of...

Sports News | Tanya Hemanth Wins Women's Singles Title at Saipan International 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): India's Tanya Hemanth clinched the women's singles title at the Saipan International 2025 badminton tournament in the Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday. The 21-year-old Tanya Hemanth, 86th in the badminton...

Saipan Chamber to host leadership training on Sept. 9
(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its 3rd Quarter Professional Development Training on Strategic Leadership & Effective Management, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at the Island Training Solutions Office, Suite...

Saipan Humane Society announces upcoming veterinary visit
SAIPAN Humane Society would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the local businesses and donors who made our July veterinary clinic a success. We are deeply thankful for the generosity of our community partners, including Loco & Taco,...

Northern Mariana Islands lose their last best hope
I was in awe of Arnold Palacios, who passed away on July 23. Having spent a good part of my career dealing with public and private corruption, I never once saw a top official ask to be investigated and mean it. That takes courage and, ultimately,...

Air Force Working on Major Renovations to Run-Down Dorms on Guam
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Andersen Air Force Base on Guam will make major renovations to some of its...