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Guam's 'unsung martial arts hero' among victims of San Diego plane crash
The Guam Daily Post
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Dominic Damian, a 41-year-old software engineer and accomplished jiujitsu black belt from Guam, was among six people killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, May 22. The Cessna 550 crashed into the...
Arthur R. Ferringer
exploreVenango - Pennsylvania
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June 7, 2025
Arthur R. Ferringer, 96, of Knox passed away on June 5 after a sudden decline. He was born in Brookville on Christmas Eve in 1928, the son of Rueben Phillip Ferringer and Grace Elizabeth Knappenberger. He was the youngest of ten children. A WW2...
Experts highlight China's sovereignty over Yongxing Dao amid Western media hype of Chinese bomber deployment
Global Times
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A bomber attached to an aviation regiment of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxies on the runway to get ready for a flight training exercise in late February, 2023. (Photo:China Military Online) Western media on Wednesday...
Chinese aircraft carrier's training normal, expert says as media claims Liaoning moves to furthest recorded distance
Global Times
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The picture shows the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16) and other vessels and fighter jets in the maritime parade conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the South China Sea on the morning of April 12, 2018.Photo:China...
Guam celebrates Micronesian culture
The Pacific Island Times
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June 6, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The 37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair brings together Micronesia’s diverse cultures during a weekend packed with island food, music, traditional dance, artisan crafts, and thrilling sporting events. The...
National Museum of Prehistory brings Taiwanese indigenous culture to Guam
Pacific Daily News
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The National Museum of Prehistory from Taiwan is inviting the public to its series of cultural exchange programs in Guam, starting this week. This program, titled “The Island is Our Canoe, the Sea is Our Pathway,” will bring Taiwanese indigenous...
4 weightlifters ready to represent Guam at Pacific Mini Games
Pacific Daily News
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Weightlifting normally brings a slew of medals in regional competition. Spearheading Guam's delegation to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau is veteran Jacinta Sumagaysay. The 34-year-old is the leader (and assistant coach) of the four-person squad....
What defunding public media would mean for the West
High Country News - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local...
Contractor finally selected to build Guam's long-delayed school project
The Pacific Island Times
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June 6, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Department of Public Works will begin negotiating a contract with Core Tech International for the construction of a new campus for Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo. Core Tech beat the two other top...
Guam team earns prestigious award at mock trial championship in Arizona
Pacific Daily News
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Guam once again made its mark on the national stage when its delegation received the prestigious Larry Bakko Professionalism and Civility Award at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championship held in Phoenix, Arizona in May. The Okkodo...
Guam High valedictorian and Shieh finalist Sophia Fernandez calculates her next move
The Guam Daily Post
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Editor’s note: In this fifth article of a multipart series, the Post shares the story of Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalist Sophia Fernandez - captain of Guam High’s basketball and volleyball teams and class valedictorian. Over the next...
Guam Micronesia Island Fair to bring out cultural pride, new beach flags race this weekend
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s longest-running regional cultural fair returns on June 7 and 8 with live music, dance performances, cuisine, arts and crafts, games and a new beach flags race to help boost post-pandemic tourism, according to event host Guam Visitors...
Team Guam gears up for VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025
Pacific Daily News
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It’s championship week, and the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 are set to begin in Saipan, from June 8-15. This exciting event will bring together the region’s most promising young badminton players for a week of elite competition and...
Tails on trails: 5 tips for hiking with your dog on Guam
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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So, you’ve got a four-legged adventurer itching to explore Guam’s trails with you? Let’s go! Guam’s lush jungles and views make it a paradise for hikers and their furry friend. But before you trek out into the boonies with your companion, here are...
Why In The World Does United Airlines Fly To Washington National Airport?
Simple Flying
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June 8, 2025
United Airlines has eight hubs - East to west, they are Newark, Washington-Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Houston Intercontinental, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Guam. It is the dominant airline at most of these airports, many of which are in...
Guam Premier Outlets shooting classified as a homicide after one man is left dead
KUAM
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June 4, 2025
“What concerns me is the lack of messaging from GPD on whether or not the alleged shooter was caught. By now, it’s already 12, and around 13 hours have passed. The only word we get is from social media…As we know, Tamuning is highly populated,...
Port of Guam gets the green light to tap agency funds for bond paydown
The Pacific Island Times
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June 5, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Port Authority of Guam’s board of directors has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $3.07 million from existing port funds to pay down a portion of the 2018 revenue bond debt, a technical...
37th Guam Micronesia Island Fair returning this weekend with cultural celebration at Ypao Beach
The Guam Daily Post
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The 37th annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair will showcase the region's cultural diversity this weekend with traditional performances, international headliners and Guam's first-ever beach flag competition at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park. The...
STAR Center hosts new cultural festival
Tacoma Weekly - Washington State
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A brand-new cultural event is coming to Tacoma and the public is invited to take part. Chamorro Day Festival 2025 at the STAR Center is free to attend and a perfect outing for families and people of all ages. It’s not only a first for Tacoma but...
Fun on Guam: Lumåla’ I Estoria-ta (History Comes Alive) to be held on AUg. 1
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Presented By: Plaza De Espana, Hagatna Dates: August 1, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM To 8:00 PM August 1st, 2025 marks the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Organic Act making Guam citizen’s American citizens. The Planning Committee of the 75th...