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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...
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...
Guam Governor strengthens economic and tourism ties with Taiwan during first official visit
Pasquines
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June 2, 2025
Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam embarked on her inaugural official visit to Taiwan from May 25 to May 31, 2025. During this visit, she met with President Lai Ching-te to reinforce the longstanding partnership between Guam and Taiwan...
Guam veterans group worried Trump's VA cuts will upend care
AOL
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Every week, in the U.S. Territory of Guam, a group of military veterans comes together and passes around a paddle, allowing each other to speak. The gathering serves as their therapy for both the physical and psychological wounds sustained in...
Recent NCK graduate wins People’s Choice Award for multi-state art competition
Concordia Blade Empire - Kansas
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By Olivia Bergmeier | Regional Reporter Blade-Empire With only simple tools like graphite pencils and paper, recent Concordia Junior/Senior High School (CJSHS) graduate Daegen DeGraff was named as the 2025 State of Kansas Winner in The Celebrate...
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...
Public Health: World Food Safety Day reminds Guam that safe food is everyone’s responsibility
Pacific Daily News
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Guam's Department of Public Health and Social Services on June 7 will join the observance of World Food Safety Day, a global reminder that safe food is a shared right—and a shared responsibility. "Food safety isn’t just about what happens in a lab...
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,...
37th Guam Micronesia Island Fair at Ypao Beach Park on June 7-8
KUAM
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June 4, 2025
Demonstrations by I Gima Siha as well as 150 performers and musicians will kick off the event amongst much more from the islands of the CNMI, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Yap, Palau, and Guam. Throughout the...
Big wins at Guam Motocross Club Series Round 3
Pacific Daily News
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Round 3 of the highly anticipated Guam Monster Energy Motocross Event Series took place on May 25, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of spectators to witness a full day of competitive racing. The event featured exhilarating performances from both...
Hormel voluntary recalls Dinty Moore Beef Stew due to wood fragments, products sold in 28 Guam stores
Pacific Daily News
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Hormel Foods Corp. voluntarily recalled select cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew due to possible presence of wood fragments, and the Department of Public Health and Social Services on Wednesday confirmed that cans of this product were distributed and...
New Japanese exhibition to open at the Guam Museum
KUAM
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June 4, 2025
The newly organized traveling exhibition introduces Japan’s yokai culture that extends to the present day through picture scrolls and nishiki-e (“brocade picture,” a type of multicolored Japanese woodblock print), as well as a diverse range of...
LETTER: Decide whether Guam is a budget or premium tourist destination
Pacific Daily News
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It is no secret that our tourism industry has been in crisis for a while, and the ripple effects are being fully realized throughout the economy. Many private sector jobs have been lost, many businesses are struggling, and the government of Guam...
A federal AI regulation ban could limit the island’s response to Guam-specific threats
The Guam Daily Post
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A proposed federal moratorium on state and local artificial intelligence regulations has sparked concern among Guam lawmakers who worry the island's unique vulnerabilities could be left unaddressed under a "one-size-fits-all" federal approach. The...
Russia base strike a stark warning for US forces on Guam
Asia Times
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June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s deep strike on Russia’s bomber bases sends a warning that the US risks a similar blow in Guam, where exposed airfields and fragmented defenses leave it open to a Chinese first strike. In what has been dubbed Russia’s “Pearl Harbor,”...
Guam concludes AFC Grassroots Football celebration with festival, art contest
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Football Association wrapped up its celebration of AFC Grassroots Football Day with the official announcement of winners of its youth art contest, “Choices that are Smart are a Work of Art” Wednesday at the Guam Football Association National...
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...
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...
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-based artist Drew Ippoliti featured in Ohio museum exhibit
The Guam Daily Post
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A University of Guam professor who arrived on the island just five months ago is now showcasing his ceramic artwork in a mainland museum exhibition, bringing Guam into the spotlight of the national art scene. Drew Ippoliti, associate professor of...