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Shieh finalist Joshua Chun is headed to West Point
The Guam Daily Post
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Editor’s note: In this sixth article of a multipart series, the Post shares the story of Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalist Joshua Chun - captain of St. John's High School basketball team. Chun, who is also an accomplished musician and...
New Hampshire Public Safety Agencies Make the Case for Improved Broadband
StateTech - Illinois
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When a natural or man-made disaster strikes a community, having a reliable communications system in place can mean life or death for first responders. Many public safety agencies in New Hampshire have turned to FirstNet for communication during...
Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to Japanese claim on aircraft carrier Liaoning's activities near Japan
Global Times
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Undated file photo shows the Chinese navy's Liaoning (L) aircraft-carrier receiving supplies during open-sea combat training.Photo:Xinhua A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday stressed that the aircraft carrier Liaoning's activities...
Second Bomb Threat Caller Sought
Kandit News Group
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June 9, 2025
Attorney General Douglas Moylan is asking the public’s help to identify and find a second person whom bomb threat defendant Kevin Galvez said also placed the phone calls that led to eight bomb scares last Thursday and Friday. According to the...
A Colonial History Emerges In State Disputes Over Voting And Citizenship
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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June 9, 2025
An Alaska case highlights confusion over voting and citizenship rights for American Samoans. It has implications for Hawaiʻi and other states with large populations from the U.S. territory. This story is by AP writers Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer...
Core Tech selected to negotiate terms for building Simon Sanchez High School
Pacific Daily News
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The government of Guam is now in negotiations with Core Tech International to build a new Simon Sanchez High School campus in Yigo, according to a news release from the Department of Public Works. Three experienced firms submitted full proposals...
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...
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Trump's troops in Los Angeles: What is the National Guard? Is the deployment legal?
Firstpost
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June 9, 2025
A series of escalating demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement has led to the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops by United States President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, demonstrations swept through the city,...
WCT Presents Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday, June 13
River Journal - New York
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June 6, 2025
On Friday, June 13, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will present the latest in its series of Comedy Nights, featuring three NYC-based stand-up comedians known through their many TV and film appearances. Making a return appearance and...
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Breaches Pacific Island Defense Line
Newsweek
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June 9, 2025
A Chinese navy aircraft carrier has breached a second Pacific island defense line that is intended to keep the East Asian power's forces at a distance. Newsweek has emailed the Pentagon and the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment. Why It Matters...
When the US Navy tried to send mail using a missile
Task & Purpose
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June 8, 2025
What if Americans’ daily mail could be delivered not by postal truck but by a cruise missile? On June 8, 1959, the U.S. Navy had a submarine try just that. It kind of worked. 66 years ago today the U.S. Navy tested out a concept previously known...
We Did Involve the Legislature, But Senator Barnett Didn’t Show Up
Kandit News Group
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June 8, 2025
[Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed responding to one by Chris Barnett’s Bring $500M Proposal Before Legislature for Proper Scrutiny, Input from the People, which we published last week. Today’s response was sent to us by Tyler Matanane,...
Philippines seeks codesharing agreement with South Korea
Inquirer
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June 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) wants additional seamless travel options for passengers from the Philippines going to the United States through a third-country codesharing agreement with South Korea. CAB Executive Director...
From FSM to Washington: Corruption crosses oceans
The Pacific Island Times
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June 9, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure The Qatari government has finally found a sucker—er, taker—for a $400 million plane it’s been trying to offload for the past five years. But it’s not the gift they’d have us believe. U.S. taxpayers will now be...
LETTER: An opposing view—rethinking China’s role in the Pacific
Pacific Daily News
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In a recent article published in the Pacific Daily News, Professor Denghua Zhang presents valid worries regarding the People's Republic of China's expanding influence in the Pacific and Micronesian regions through foreign aid but understanding...
LETTER: The unseen foundation—why having standards for educators is non-negotiable
Pacific Daily News
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In the ongoing conversation about teacher shortages and pathways into the classroom, a common chant often emerges: “Get rid of educator certification! Loosen the standards! We just need warm bodies in front of students.” These chants have recently...
Port board OKs $3M bond paydown
Pacific Daily News
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The Port Authority of Guam board on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $3.07 million from existing Port funds to pay down a portion of a 2018 revenue bond debt, a technical correction aimed at maintaining compliance with...
A dozen years of the context of islands
Pasquines
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June 5, 2025
Twelve years ago today, Pasquines began with a mission: to make sense of the United States territories through contextual, nuanced journalism. Since then, we’ve chronicled the moments that have shaped the past, reflected the present, and hinted at...
CHCC expands access to chronic pain relief with new Interventional Pain Management Clinic
Marianas Variety
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(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its Interventional Pain Management Clinic — a new service dedicated to supporting individuals in the CNMI who are living with chronic pain. Chronic pain impacts...
Trump orders 2,000 National Guardsmen to LA amid ICE protests
Task & Purpose
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June 8, 2025
President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to California on Saturday. The move, which is detailed in a presidential memorandum, cites “numerous incidents of violence and disorder have recently occurred and threaten to continue” in...