KSPN2 News
Chamorro & Carolinian Language Studies Resources - CNMI Public School System
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- Chamorro & Carolinian Language Studies Resources - CNMI Public School System
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- 34:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- hear about new language resources developed by the Chamorro and Carolinian Language Heritage Studies (CCLHS) program under the CNMI Public School System. Our guests are Senior Director of the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Services Dr. Rizalina Liwag, Carolinian Program Manager Monica Leiwischem Pua, and Chamorro Program Manager Mercedes Deleon Guerrero.
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- KSPN2 News September 19, 2025
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- 31:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, an update on the hit-and-run case as the driver has now been identified.
A court case of an allegation of illegally smuggling marijuana into the Department of Corrections.
We head over to the Kagman Community Center as climate justice advocates from across the Marianas meet to talk about climate justice and ways to unify strategies amongst scientific and indigenous organizations.
The Department of Corrections has taken the initiative to adopt a beach.
The Young Gunz Marinas Motorcycle Club initiated a beautification project alongside Beach Road.
We meet a local drummer who bids a farewell to the God Father’s Bar.
We head on back to French Polynesia as KSPN2’s own Chris Nelson sails into the South Pacific.
In Sports, a local paddling team representing the CNMI is heading over to the land of the rising sun.
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- KSPN2 News September 17, 2025
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- 35:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, we head to the American Memorial Park for a Freedom Walk honoring those who protect us.
We take a look at a food safety conference for service professionals.
Two bail hearings in court as both individuals are remanded into custody.
In this week's Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry sits down with CCLHS who shares their passion for sharing the Chamorro and Carolinian language to the youth.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we welcome incoming passengers and see what ventures lie ahead.
In Sports, we continue our story of traveling to the host of the next Pacific Games, French Polynesia.
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- KSPN2 News September 15, 2025
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- 32:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, in the face of rapidly declining visitor revenues, the Marianas Visitors Authority remains positive about the island's tourism future.
Lieutenant Governor Dennis Mendiola arrives in superior court to answer charges of misconduct in public office.
We take a look at an assembly of souls gathered at the Carolinian Utt in Garapan.
A week-long conference attended by the Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors ended in a party on Friday night.
We met with a local drummer playing alongside the Gigolos at Godfathers Bar.
In Sports, we travel to the host of the next Pacific Games, French Polynesia.
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- 2019 MMAC
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- 4:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2022 Pika Fest
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Top Chef Competion 2017
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- 22:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Laxmi Shrestha was named the 2017 CNMI Top Chef, winning the "CNMI Next Top Chef" competition held at the Fiesta Resort & Spa. Shrestha, the owner of Everest Kitchen
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- KSPN2 News September 12, 2025
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- 34:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, where were you during the events of 9/11? Local officers continue to answer the nation's call to keep the traveling public safe.
The American Memorial Park hosts a field of American flags for the anniversary of 9/11.
In court news, we head to Judge Joseph Camacho’s courtroom for a case of child neglect.
In more court news, a case of alleged child abuse leads to an arrest and a $10,000 bail.
An update on the coal Toyota crash video which is connected to the criminal abduction of a resort tour operator.
Last week, outgoing packages were on hold but this week, mail services from the CNMI are now flowing.
Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, is back in Washington D.C in a conversation about budget cuts.
In Sports, we see CNMI representatives take off and come in this week’s “Welcome to Saipan!”.
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- KSPN2 News September 10, 2025
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- 34:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the CNMI House of Representatives passed a bill to authorize a $29 million loan from the Marianas Public Land Trust to open up general funds.
The CNMI Senate held a hearing for a proposed budget request from the public school system.
We get an update on a pedestrian hit and run case.
An attorney for a local man with a theft case and a pending sexual abuse case motions for withdrawal.
A local man is back in court for driving the getaway car in an ATV theft case.
We remember the day that marks a terrorist attack against the United States in 2001.
We met up with a familiar face from our “Welcome to Saipan!” series and ask the question “What’s cooking?”.
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- KSPN2 News September 08, 2025
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- 28:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, a person who was reported missing is now found.
We take a look at a viewer submitted video of the blood moon that entered in the sky.
A student organized protest is held outside of the governor's office over concerns of school budget cuts.
The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Hanmei, reports a 39.31% occupancy rate among 11 hotel members for July 2025.
An alleged meth dealer is arraigned in court this morning.
According to the New York Times, more than 85 American and international scientists have written to the Trump administration saying an energy department report on climate change is filled with errors and misrepresentations, cherrypicked to serve the president's drill baby drill agenda.
Hope from the community, hope from within. An event to bring awareness to three causes and the resources available.
In Sports, The outrigger teams get their paddles w...
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Kurt Barnes
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- 30:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- in our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Dr. Kurt Barnes shares about his experiences in the islands. 09.04.25
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- KSPN2 News September 05, 2025
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- 32:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, people of the Marianas have growing concerns as they are unable to send out packages. We explore the different locations and find answers for some options.
Police are requesting assistance in finding a missing person.
A local man is back in court for a sexual abuse case with 3 victims.
Incidents of child sexual abuse in the Marianas are a continuing problem. We show the statistics of reported offenses that are on the rise.
DPS is seeking the public's assistance in identifying any information on a hit and run case.
We speak with Senate President Karl King Nabors as the legislature faces a host of issues pertinent to the survival of the CNMI.
From challenges the community faced to “Pet A Jet” an after action or review of the military aircraft training that concluded last month.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet with incoming passengers and may...
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- KSPN2 News September 03, 2025
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- 31:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, with the 2026 fiscal year soon to begin, the public school system is holding community outreach to share the looming possibility of a worst-case scenario.
A man accused of siphoning gas from a parked vehicle arrives at his bail hearing but is also suspected to have committed a more serious crime.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet with passengers whose sights are set on the new opportunities that await them.
We have more on the ribbon cutting for the first rooftop solar powered government facility on Saipan.
In this week’s Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry sits down with a Peacecore volunteer who is one of the founding fathers of the Micronesian Games.
In Arts, we bring you back to another segment from the 2007 television pilot, State of Liberty, directed by KSPN2’s own Dan Shor.
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- KSPN2 News September 01, 2025
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- 32:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the entire CNMI government workforce fills the Garapan Fishing Base in celebration of Liberation Day.
We take a look at a fruitful name and mission to grow the CNMI’s nonprofit community since 2010.
We hear what labor means to the women of the CNMI.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, our Jason Sanchez meets with incoming passengers and speaks with them, even if English isn’t their strong suit.
War remains in the north side of the island get a floral makeover as an expression of art and a reflection of life.
In Sports, we bring you back to the archives of KSPN2 News Sports with one of the greatest baseball games ever played on Saipan on July 18, 2016.
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- KSPN2 News August 29, 2025
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- 37:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Governor Apatang says a broadband infrastructure may be getting a second look.
A longtime name in local retail is preparing to shut its doors as economic challenges continue in the Marianas.
A CNMI small business open house welcomes local operators to meet, mix, and to mingle.
As tourism continues to struggle in the Marianas, we take a look at visitor arrivals for the month of July.
A ribbon cutting to commemorate the new solar rooftop held at the multi-purpose center in Susupe.
A local man appears in court facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and disturbing the peace.
A man is in custody for a stabbing incident and pleads guilty to another crime.
We hear from the new Senate President Karl King Nabors.
A holiday event in the middle of the year with small businesses all lined up allows the community the prep ahead of the season.
We meet a...
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- KSPN2 News August 27, 2025
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- 33:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, broadband equity, access, and deployment, or the B.E.A.D Program, is a federal program designed to level the playing field for getting high-speed internet, but the stakes are high with tens of millions of taxpayer dollars potentially put to use.
A new but very recognizable face has joined the new gubernatorial administration.
A local air carrier will be launching another flight scheduled between the Marianas in less than two weeks.
We took a look at a seminar about the business of smart money.
The rainfall greets our guests as they arrive at the Saipan International Airport. Welcome to Saipan!
We head in the fields as we take you to the wild side of the Northern Marianas. We’re talking bird watching!
In Sports, The NMI Junior National Swim Team beat their personal best left and right throughout a six-day competition in Europe.
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- KSPN2 News August 25, 2025
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- 34:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, four divers dive into depths that have never been attempted in local waters.
An aide to former mayor and now Governor, David Apatang, is in court to answer the charge of misuse of public funds.
Billions of federal dollars are being spent to expand internet access across the nation, including here in the CNMI, but one major telecom company questions the process.
The Supreme Court reverses a decision disqualifying the Attorney General's Office from prosecuting cases against former Governor Torres.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet the youth of the CNMI in the military seeking to put on the uniform, and a healthcare worker who has made the Marianas his new home.
We take a tour around the guided missile destroyer ship named the USS Shoup.
In Sports, we take a look at the 7th Annual Mafuti Derby held at the Smiling Cove Marina.
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Tom Zink
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- 30:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Tom Zink shares about his experiences in the islands, including the decades-long bonds formed with local families. 08 21 25
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- KSPN2 News August 22, 2025
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- 35:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, three government officials, including the current Lieutenant Governor, are accused of misusing public funds and racking up tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid vehicle rentals.
The CNMI, which claims to be owed tens of millions of dollars, will settle for $5 million from Team King following Imperial Pacific’s bankruptcy.
A cabinet member already facing a DUI charge may have additional charges tacked on because authorities say he was in a government vehicle.
Two major airline carriers that service the Marianas from Korea are reducing their flight schedules.
A woman accused of embezzling funds from the public school system remains in custody.
United Airlines hosted a safety fair at the Saipan International Airport. We take a look as government agencies and community stakeholders share their safety tips and their commitment to safety in the CNMI.
We take a look at the brand new home of t...
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- KSPN2 News August 20, 2025
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- 31:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, it’s the first day of school! KSPN2 News gets the scoop of what members of our community are feeling.
The comment period of the Military and Environmental Impact Statement is scheduled to end this week.
A former PSS employee and her mother are served federal indictments for stealing funds from the Public School System.
We check back in with our very own Bob Coldeen in part 2 of our Competitive Bird Watching series.
In our ongoing series, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet with passengers and find out where they’ve been or what brought them to the CNMI.
In this week’s Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry meets with a peacecore volunteer who returns to recount his experiences on Saipan.
In Sports, we wrap up the Badminton All International Final’s matches held in Saipan.
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- KSPN2 News August 18, 2025
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- 34:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, A drug deal that started back in February when police got the green light to listen in.
A finding by the US government accounting standings board has found that the CNMI was not in compliance with the fiscal year 2021 single audit which caused a ripple effect with the termination of grants, withholding of funds, and the suspension of some federal projects.
A lottery will be held for over 200 agricultural homesteads on Tinian.
A drug deal at the Smile Bar in Garapan leads to a confusing afternoon in federal court.
14 innovators make up the very first cohort of the Innovation Incubators Program.
We start a limited time series of KSPN2’s Bob Coldeen and the game of Competitive Bird Watching.
Saipan’s arrival and departure area at the airport sees friendly faces ready to touch down and sad to leave Saipan. Welcome to Saipan!
We head into a New York morning and meet a wiener d...
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - James Peters
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- 28:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- in our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, James Peters shares about his experiences in the islands beginning in 1970, teaching at Marianas High School and working at local newspaper the Micronesia Star. 08 14 25
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- KSPN2 News August 15, 2025
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- 42:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, a two car accident on middle road today sends a woman to the hospital.
A surprise sentence is handed down and a former chief of parole is remanded into custody.
August 15th, 1945, Japan surrendered, bringing an end to World War II on Tinian, where the mission to Hiroshima began. The day is remembered with a mix of history and personal reflections.
School starts next week and today lawmakers had their calculators out on Capitol Hill. 25% of the CNMI budget is supposed to go to public schools, but new math can be tricky and subjective, and the difference between the gross and the net is millions of dollars.
We take a look at the latest casino that sits closed in western Garapan.
It was just 10 years ago when Best Sunshine first opened up casino gaming on Saipan. We take a look back at a news story we covered back in 2015.
This week, ancient artifacts were returned to the cinema from the Bis...
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- KSPN2 News August 13, 2025
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- 31:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, a proclamation recognizing child support awareness month is signed.
It's been over a century since a couple of thousand ancient artifacts were taken from the Marianas. We take a look as they make their way home and look to the future on how they'll be preserved.
With the ascension of Governor Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Mendiola, a new feeling of cooperation between legislative branches.
Art in the park on Saturday in Susupe. A witch's brew of artisans and their art.
These are the sacrifices of a father who leaves to join the military forces. Welcome to Saipan!
A Peacecore volunteer returns to the site of his service on Saipan and his experiences like a time capsule from half a century ago are shared with Katherine Perry on your Humanities Half-Hour.
In Sports, tough competition at the badminton tournament held locally. The NMI athletes see the good even in defeat.
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- KSPN2 News August 11, 2025
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- 33:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A local man is arrested after a big fight caught on camera. Watch the fight that everyone on Saipan is talking about. DOT Official visiits Saipan amidst pleas for assistance on flights. Glee Club gets their tunes in for summer and you should tune in to this musical story. Va'a race in the Saipan lagoon. Give us a thumbs up and thanks for subscribing to our channel! Please support the local sponsors that support local news. Hafa Adai.
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Terry Townsend
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- 36:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Terry Townsend shares about his experiences in the islands during the Trust Territory administration.
08.07.25
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- KSPN2 News August 08, 2025
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- 36:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The story of a 2 year old who survived the bombing of Hiroshima but died 10 years later of leukemia is told on Tinian at a very special evening gathering at the Tinian Peace Memorial. Also tonight government staffers are charged with misconduct in public office. And an 82 year old Japanese man born on Tinian during World War II returns to talk of War and Peace. If you like the KSPN2 News please hit the subscriber button, and also please support the advertisers that allow us to make local news. If you have any news tips you can always email us at chris@kspn2.com
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- KSPN2 News August 06, 2025
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- 33:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Tonight we cover the 80th anniversary of the delivery of the Atomic Bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. It happened at 8:15 a.m. Japan time, the mission started hours earlier when Paul Tibbets and crew loaded the bomb at North Field on Tinian Island and flew north towards Japan. We also have coverage from ground zero at Hiroshima Peace Park where visitors wonder what peace means. NMI Historian Don Farrell is the keynote speaker from North Field. It's a very special newscast.
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- KSPN2 News August 04, 2025
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- 29:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the late Governor Arnold I. Palacios was laid to rest in the Marpi area. The funeral brought in people from around the Commonwealth and around the Pacific to pay their respects.
Amidst the struggling tourism numbers, the Marianas Visitors Authority is making moves they hope will allow the tourism office to respond more quickly to a changing landscape.
Over two centuries of service and many years in the Marianas, the United States Coast Guard turns 235.
August 06, 2025, marks an 80 year anniversary of one of the most consequential days in world history.
Ten students from different parts of Japan visited the Office of Aging to learn about the island as well as share where they’re from.
We take a close look at the World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, which are expected to see over 30 million visitors.
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- KSPN2 News August 01, 2025
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- 32:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Two men who kidnapped and beat a taxi driver to near death will spend the next 5 years in jail and have agreed to testify against others who were involved in the case that shocked the local community.
A local man is sentenced to 10 years in prison after a Kagman laundromat fight that led to a man's death.
17 acres with 5,000 resting spots opened this morning on the north coast of Saipan.
As the CNMI mourns the passing of Governor Arnold Palacios, Glenn Hunter shares how the late governor became the very part of political history he used to enjoy reminiscing about.
Three men currently serving lengthy jail sentences on sexual assault charges have applied for parole.
The convenience of frozen foods has a passenger flying into the island of Saipan, Welcome to Saipan.
Robotics is the interdisciplinary study and practice of design, construction, operation, and use of robots. We see how the Da...
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- KSPN2 News July 30, 2025
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- 34:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Government offices closed midday and residents headed to stores, gas stations, and some to higher ground after a tsunami alert was issued following an earthquake to the north and west of the NMI.
DPS has arrested a teenager on murder charges shortly after an elderly woman was found lifeless in her San Antonio residence.
Services for the late governor are scheduled for this coming Saturday, August 2nd. We speak with a few that not only work closely with him but were also close to him personally.
The hum of heavy machinery echoed this morning as crews from the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation got to work on replacing a damaged power pole using bucket trucks and a well-coordinated ground team.
This week, we welcome back a resident who just completed units at an Air Force technical school and an educational team who is making their first ever visit. Welcome to Saipan.
In Sports, we are going to roll ba...
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- KSPN2 News July 28, 2025
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- 31:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Late Governor Arnold Palacios is brought home to Saipan aboard an Air Force Cargo Plane with scores of people lining the roads of Saipan. MACS launches non stop new air service to Guam and Surfers hit the waves in Chalan Kanoa. We also look at some of the damage around Saipan of the storm that went through the Marianas. If you have any news stories or comments email us at chris@kspn2.com
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- KSPN2 News July 25, 2025
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- 31:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Governor Arnold Palacios who passed away on Guam on Wednesday evening will be flown home to Saipan this weekend and we hear from colleagues and friends on his legacy. Also tonight, wet windy weather could impact flights this weekend, and the inclement weather didn't stop fisherman (we didn't see any women) from hitting the shores at Pau Pau Beach for the annual Atulai run. We also have an interesting story about the CNMI Job Fair and Kayaking on Middle Road. Thanks for watching and please give us a thumbs up if you like the KSPN2 News.
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- KSPN2 News Special Report July 24, 2025
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Arnold Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands passes away at the age of 69. The Governor was transferred by military helicopter to Guam shortly after a medical incident in his office on Wednesday morning (local time). He was 69. Palacios was a former Speaker of the House, Senate President, Lt. Governor, and Governor. David Apatang was sworn in as Governor this morning.
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- KSPN2 News July 23, 2025
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- 28:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Governor Palacios collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Lieutenant Governor David Apatang has assumed the role of acting governor after the medical incident.
Wet and windy weather as a weather system approaches the Marianas.
The Marianas welcomed just under 8,000 visitors in June. That's a 60% drop compared to a year ago.
Negotiations for the extension of a Saipan hotel lease have broken down, and a hotel and its surrounding property located just south of World Resort will remain vacant, at least for now.
Lawmakers have passed a bill that would amend the Saipan zoning law to give automobile dealerships more leeway in repairing and servicing vehicles.
The wet and rainy weather will surely give some visitors the tropical blues, but we all know you can still have fun in the rain and the ocean water is always warm. Welcome to Saipan.
In Sports, The 23rd annual HANMI Charity Golf Tournamen...
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- KSPN2 News July 21, 2025
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- 28:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) says member hotels recorded just a 22% average occupancy rate in June.
The United States Air Force held a community day at Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
MVA on Capitol Hill for budget talks speaking on what tourists look for when visiting the islands.
A 43-year-old local man who tried to disassemble a cash machine was back in court today to answer charges in another theft case.
In more court news, a 42-year-old man has been arrested for physical assault on an incident that happened on July 17, 2025.
A conference of educators met to brainstorm the future of student development in the Mariana Islands.
We head to Japan to see the last two remaining panda bears at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoological Garden.
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- KSPN2 News July 18, 2025
- Runtime
- 39:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, after a long and unexplained delay, homeland security has resumed processing visa applications for Chinese tourists. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds comments.
The CNMI is on track to becoming a major digital hub in the Pacific. A major partnership between the CNMI, Google, and Citadel Pacific is now in place with promises.
A local man convicted of drug possession will not face incarceration if he fulfills the terms of his probation.
Scholars have been studying nautical landmarks of the Marianas for 20 years but their work is far from over.
The Marianas Alliance of Non Governmental Organizations (MANGO) is inviting nonprofit leaders, board members, and community organizers to a special strategic planning.
In our ongoing segment, "Welcome to Saipan!”, we take a look at who we’ll meet coming out of the double doors at the Saipan International Airport.
We take a closer look at KSPN2’...
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- KSPN2 News July 16, 2025
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- 32:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Visa processing for Chinese Tourists has resumed. PSS is on Capitol Hill for Budget Talks, A Local Man attacks an ATM Machine and How do you best spend 5 hours in an Osaka Airport? You can take a boat to Kobe, Japan for under $9 round trip and go see some famous Japanese art. In Sports it's the HANMI Golf Tournament. Thanks for watching and if you have a news tip email us at chris@kspn2.com
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- KSPN2 News July 14, 2025
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- 30:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, A local man accused of using a weapon during the course of a robbery appears in front of Judge Joseph Camacho.
With some looming budget cuts coming to the public school system, the head of higher ed weighs in.
There is a new campus coming to the southern end of Saipan right next to an area where people like to use their feet.
A new public information officer was introduced at the Department of Public Safety.
Pickle ball has a new park on Capitol Hill and the team couldn't be happier about their new public private partnership.
In Sports, with 25 boats from Guam, the annual International Fishing Derby is now in the books.
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- KSPN2 News July 11, 2025
- Runtime
- 36:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, The public school system plans to appeal an almost $5 million cut in federal funding. The commissioner says despite the cuts, there are no plans to reduce school hours or teacher salaries.
A major decision on the future operator of the NMI's number one tourist attraction should happen soon and could have a major effect on tourism as well as the coffers of DPL.
A man enrolled in the drug court program has had his privileges revoked after being convicted of a federal crime.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, the Palau Mini Games are over and the athletes representing their home islands of the CNMI have packed their mitts and bats, put away their running shoes, and are making their way home.
Before anchoring KSPN2 News, our very own Dan Shor previously worked and lived on Saipan from 2003 to 2007 and during the last months, he and a group of friends created a 1 hour television pilot.
In Sp...
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- KSPN2 News July 09, 2025
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- 36:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, A major change at the Saipan airport and across the nation. Slippers and shoes can stay on.
A number of states have sued to block an executive order ending US birthright citizenship. A recent Supreme Court ruling has delayed implementation of that order for 30 days.
With the July 4th passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a new Republican led federal budget has been unfurled without one approving vote from the Democratic Party.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, you'll never know who you'll see coming and going from the double doors.
$5 could go a long way with preventative measures as CNMI’s first cancer doctor created a program for early screening.
We feature a local artist and the teachings of the traditions in the Marianas.
In Sports, the NMI Va’a team pushes through waters in Palau alongside tough competition, paddling with heart and all they've got.
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- Gold Medal Beach Volleyball Northern Mariana Islands versus Australia July 8 2025
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- 1:34:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 1. Australia versus Vanuatu Womens Gold Medal Match
2. NMI Versus Australia for Men's Gold starts at 8:00 p.m. Palau Time
NMI goes for the Gold!
Pacific Mini Games Palau Medal Match Beach Volleyball
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- KSPN2 News July 07, 2025
- Runtime
- 38:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, It's been 80 years since the end of World War II. With war came death of the Japanese, American, and local people in the CNMI. A group dedicated to recovering the remains say their operations are brought to a halt, but the memorial service continues.
Things are not so cheerful for the Cheers Bar in Garapan as for the second time in the month of June they have reported being the victim of robbery.
One of the biggest and plushest hotels on Saipan is back in business today and hoping for a good summer.
Last week, the Republican led Congress passed what the president called his big beautiful bill. What do some of the changes to Medicaid in the new bill mean for the Northern Mariana Islands?
Tinian floats to victory at the Liberation Day parade.
It's a beach so nice we say it twice. Students from Tanapag Middle School traded books for bags and dove into a beach cleanup at a local favorite.
The...
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- KSPN2 News July 04, 2025
- Runtime
- 48:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a firsthand account of what Liberation Day means to a Saipan resident who went through it.
We begin our Liberation Day coverage in the early morning hours. The charcoal is lit, the floats line up, and the riders warm up their bikes.
The US celebration of the 4th of July begins right here in the Marianas where it is also known as Liberation Day.
One of the biggest local military exercises since World War II will bring hundreds of personnel to the Marianas for the next month in what could be a big boost for local hotels and restaurants.
Godfather's Beach Bar is back from a 5-year hiatus. The chapel turned bar had a lot of planning, preparation, and work leading to its opening.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, arrivals for today's festivities, some fire training and the boys bring home the hardware.
Liberation Day would not be Liberation Day without a queen, as her reign beg...
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- KSPN2 News July 02, 2025
- Runtime
- 36:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a United Airlines flight heading to Narita was delayed when a catering truck could not be moved.
Third party custodian was denied for a local man in a karaoke bar burglary.
With recent laws in place allowing foreign doctors and practitioners on island, the CNMI could soon gain a new cancer doctor.
Just 6 months into Kimberlyn King-Hinds 2-year term of office as CNMI delegate to the United States Congress, an announcement has challenged the CNMI political landscape.
The welcoming committee at Saipan's airport will need a redo, but the performance was not a waste.
Tonight, a liberation queen is crowned and on Friday morning, a parade will follow.
In Sports, we get an update on the CNMI Little Leaguers as they represent the CNMI in South Korea.
The Pacific Mini Games are in full swing and the CNMI so far has captured 12 medals in competition.
Thanks for watching and...
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- KSPN2 News June 30, 2025
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- 31:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, twin brothers are being held for allegedly breaking into a karaoke bar in Garapan.
As the war in Ukraine and Israel continues to rage, and as fragile peace teeters in Iran and Taiwan, over 500 airmen and service members will be visiting the CNMI in the coming month.
Even after 80 years has passed since WW2 and the Battle of Saipan, the Japanese people continue to come back to pray for the lives lost and vow to keep the peace.
In our ongoing segments, “Welcome to Saipan!”, when the double doors of the Saipan International Airport open, you never know who you are going to meet.
As Pride Month in the Marianas comes to a close, here’s the local way to say “Happy Pride”.
We take a look 10 years ago as a former CNMI Governor was sentenced in Superior Court in one of the biggest stories from 2015.
In Sports, even as the Pacific Mini Games have officially begun in Palau, the Little Leag...
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- KSPN2 News June 27, 2025
- Runtime
- 36:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, budgeting measures means funding cuts for travel for PSS employees.
A former law clerk is free, for now, from D.O.C custody. But, his future remains in limbo pending a Commonwealth decision.
The NMI Little Leaguers are up to bat in Korea. Let’s play ball!
An environmental impact statement has been presented regarding the proposed U.S joint training facilities on Tinian; public comments are still being requested.
80 years since the end of WW2 and 100 years since a Japanese Bhuddist denomination was formed.
The message of peace and remembering those who passed, carries on today.
We take a look at what happened to a styrofoam cup 10,000 feet below sea level.
The NMI House of Representatives bid Gloria Cavanaghs a farewell with a celebration.
In Sports, we hear from the athletes on their way to Palau to compete in this year’s Pacific Mini Games.
Tha...
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- KSPN2 News June 25, 2025
- Runtime
- 33:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, bail was granted for the release of William Abraczinskas, a former law clerk who has been in custody for months and is now preparing for a new trial.
The Marianas Visitors Authority welcomed a new slate of board members as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the island's tourism industry.
The senate has confirmed a new secretary for the Department of Public Lands and a chamber president is now a board member for the Marianas Visitors Authority.
The NMI held a ceremony to send off its athletes who are competing in this year's Pacific Mini Games held in Palau.
A 59-year-old man was struck by a car in the Chalan Kanoa area.
We continue our story on the very first Population Health Summit held in Saipan.
A former candidate for congress is now the communications and policy advisor for the Palacios Administration.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we bi...
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- KSPN2 News June 23, 2025
- Runtime
- 29:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, the United States of America, with military strikes against Iran nuclear facilities, officially enters into the ongoing Iran-Israeli conflict.
As the Northern Marianas pushes ahead with its global branding, there's growing recognition that a strong message should be matched by a strong first impression.
Will a former law clerk found guilty of sexual assault get a new trial.
We take a look at the stigma of island culture; toughness within young men coincides with mental health awareness.
A local pride president is headed for Colorado after budget cuts ended a position he held here on Saipan.
Dr. David Khorram of Marianas Eye Institute has left the island but will impact thousands of more lives.
This week, spanned out on three islands in the Marianas, the U.S military is taking in public comments for the land they are leasing on Tinian.
In Sports, a man born and raised in...
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- KSPN2 News June 20, 2025
- Runtime
- 37:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, for every Korean tourist who chooses Saipan, two pick Guam. For every Japanese visitor who chooses the NMI, 30 go to Guam.
Low arrivals mean low hotel numbers. The local industry is facing a serious downturn.
The Northern Marianas President, Galvin Deleon Guerrero, makes a surprising announcement.
Four years ago, a majority of local high school students were graduating at a proficiency below grade level, the Public School System says those numbers have gotten better.
Islands big and small face a range of health issues, this week professionals shared some valuable notes.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, for the first time in 2000 years, celestial navigators sail a double hulled voyaging canoe from Palau to Taiwan then fly home via a Boeing 737.
Scientists spot an elusive endemic butterfly fish that may get some votes for the state fish of the NMI.
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