KSPN2 News
KSPN2 News June 18, 2025
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- KSPN2 News June 18, 2025
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- 34:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, 7 years after super typhoon new2 blanketed Saipan with mountains of debris, the commonwealth is finally getting the heavy duty machine it needs to finish the cleanup and to keep the island's only landfill from filling up too soon.
A trial date has been set for a man accused of sexual assault of a minor.
The Northern Marianas is set to receive nearly $875,000 from a massive national opioid settlement.
Gloria Cavanagh recently left her position as general manager at the mariana's beach resort while also stepping aside from her volunteer efforts as chairwoman of the Marianas Visitors Authority.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, this past weekend many of Saipan’s athletes laced up to compete at the highest level.
Our Marianas Trench waters will soon have a home in our local contact station and interns are helping to set it up.
In Sports, the NMI tennis team is currently repr...
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- KSPN2 News June 16, 2025
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- 38:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, this past weekend saw a small local protest in the community.
The Marianas Visitors Authority has partnered with an Australian firm to craft a unified global brand.
Two defendants accused of stealing luncheon meat from a San Antonio supermarket pleads not guilty.
A generational friendship between a Japanese family and a local family that stemmed before WW2 still lives on today.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, our Jason Sanchez finds himself on the receiving end of a welcome interview.
In Sports, appreciation for consideration, in advance, is made to the CNMI Legislature as an appeal is made for funds to help send athletes from the NMI to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau.
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- KSPN2 News June 13, 2025
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- 35:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, as we head towards Liberation Day, June 15, 2025, marks the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Saipan.
Liberation festivities have officially begun in the island of Saipan.
After decades in the pacific region, the Pentagon is divesting from a fleet of floating supply vessels.
Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lawrence Camacho, has launched a plan that he hopes will strengthen public schools across the CNMI.
A new public law has paved the way for internationally licensed physicians to practice in the CNMI.
In sports, former Marianas residents are making international headlines by holding up their daughter to the world during Asia’s Triathlon World.
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- KSPN2 News June 11, 2025
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- 31:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Liberation Day festivities begin on Saipan on June 12, 2025.
A new bill could bring some relief to Guam’s overcrowded prison system and bring funding for rehabilitation programs in the CNMI.
A planned rotation of high school principals has been delayed and a principal is staying put, at least for now.
A local contractor says he’s in the middle of a hundred thousand dollar job, but could not come up with a few hundred dollars to meet bail conditions.
Money for e-bikes and cool roofs, two new rebate programs go live for the residents of Saipan.
We return to celebrate the completion of the Guma Higgai.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, traveling is sometimes a solo activity but other times it is a shared memory for families.
In sports, the NMI is on the podium, winning bronze in this weeks Badminton Team Competition.
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- KSPN2 News June 09, 2025
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- 33:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the future of Chinese tourism to the Northern Mariana Islands remains in limbo.
The CNMI Attorney General has asked the CNMI Supreme Court to deny the constitutionality of the new Tinian internet gambling and stable coin initiative.
The CNMI celebrates Philippines independence.
An advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and pride of the Marianas sits down with KSPN2.
In Sports, the Gold's Gym Saipan 2025 Challenge has wrapped up and the results are nothing short of inspiring.
More in Sports, a Saturday sunrise triathlon sprint takes place.
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- KSPN2 News June 06, 2025
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- 35:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, fish hauls are becoming more and more scarce, scientists are weighing in on a shift in natural ocean cycles.
Betel nut and betel nut products will now require warning labels of the health risks.
A car crash this past weekend sent two individuals who were driving under the influence to the hospital.
The Guma Higgai in Susupe unveils its brand new completed roof.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we see who arrives into the islands.
The Northern Marianas College Small Business Development Center creates the Innovation Incubator to help small business startups.
In Sports, an international tennis tournament is held in the tennis courts of the Pacific Island Club.
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- KSPN2 News June 04, 2025
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- 29:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Governor Arnold Palacios welcomes the Proa Cable.
We take a look at the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands hotel occupancy numbers from April 2024 and what is to come.
We speak with Saipan Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce and voice of NMI News Service, Brad Ruszala.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, our Jason Sanchez meets and greets incoming and outgoing passengers from all over.
We tune in to see what discoveries have been made in the Nautilus Live.
In Sports, tune in for a beautiful day for the Va’a Sprint Races that took place this past weekend.
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- KSPN2 News June 02, 2025
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- 28:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, Governor Arnold Palacios announces the state of the Commonwealth.
In court news, there are further delays in the prosecution case against an accused sex offender.
The use of Stable Coin in a new gambling licensing law for Tinian was originally challenged by the attorney general.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, our Jason Sanchez meets and greets incoming passengers, even some who were at a loss for words.
We head to an iconic farmer’s market located in the West Coast of the United States.
We take a look at a Saipan Minute with the voices of the Marianas.
In Sports, the PSS Athletics Program awards their most valuable players.
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- KSPN2 News May 30, 2025
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- 34:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the state of the Commonwealth is addressed by Governor Arnold Palacios during his public address to the joint legislative session.
We take a look at what has come about in our Saipan International Airport since the DFS has shuttered its doors.
The Department of Public Safety introduces a new e-pay system for traffic violations.
We head back underwater in the Nautilus as they explained what ROV is and how it works.
The Marianas Visitors Authority say they will pump over a million dollars into the north side of Saipan starting this summer.
We find out the meaning behind a questionable restaurant name at the Taste of the Marianas.
In Sports, the Tania Tan 5k fundraiser was held at the Oleai track to support athletes for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games.
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- KSPN2 News May 28, 2025
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- 37:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight's News, the Marianas Visitors Authority reports a 39% decrease in visitor arrivals from April 2024.
The Kensington Hotel plans to work on some improvements during their temporary closure.
The CNMI Society of Professional Journalists cover the subject of sexual violence.
On our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, you'll never know who you'll meet through the double doors of Saipan International Airport.
We take a look at an exciting food competition taking in a local classic, chicken kelaguen.
In Sports, an epic night for local island warriors as they lace up their gloves for Ring of Fire III.
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- KSPN2 News May 26, 2025
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- 36:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- All give some and some give all. That is the message from the keynote speaker as the NMI recognizes Memorial Day near Banzai Cliff on Saipan. Our Dan Shor and Jason Sanchez team up to deliver a moving story. Also tonight, we head deep into the Marianas Trench with an amazing look at a research vessels sending a daisy chain of unmanned vessels deep into the blue. Our Chris Nelson heads to Osaka where trains are shut down due to high wind and has to improvise to get into Expo 2025. And don't miss Sports Report for perhaps the least serious and most fun Golf Tournament held on Saipan. Happy Memorial Day NMI Nation.
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- KSPN2 News May 23, 2025
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- 35:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, a fire is extinguished in Chalan Kanoa.
We get an inside scoop on the findings, experiences, and challenges for our locals aboard the Nautilus.
A long awaited pavement project leading up to the top of Mt. Tapochau is in the works.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, though there are only three flights arriving at Saipan International Airport, we find those who arrive, always, on a special occasion.
A local culinary challenge awaits at the Taste of the Mariana's.
We hear the voice that announces inside the cage in the Mariana's.
In Sports, two Saipan boys showcased their skills in the golden state.
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- KSPN2 News May 21, 2025
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- 33:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, a day of remembrance for local law enforcement officers who served and are no longer with us, honoring them and their families.
The Department of Youth Services sheds light on what happens to the babies who test positive for meth at birth.
With a legislative override of a governor's veto, the house joins the senate in welcoming block chain technology into the CNMI.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we find two sets of couples who are visiting the Marianas for the first time.
In an update from the Nautilus Live, we take a look at underwater life-forms that explore the deep ocean.
In Sports, we head to the Marianas Visitors Authority’s Sunset 5K Fun Run whereas they say, Tourism Is Everybody’s Business.
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- KSPN2 News May 19, 2025
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- 31:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, the House passes an amended sexual abuse of minors bill.
A local man is arrested for a stabbing incident pleads not guilty in local court.
We take a look at the process of what happens when an arrest happens in the CNMI and the perpetrator is processed for hopeful rehabilitation.
We take a look at what MVA Korea plans for the challenges and how they plan to market the Marianas.
We head to Kagman High School as we explore one of the career technical education classes that they offer.
In Sports, the NMI National Va’a team shows out in this past weekend's competition.
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- KSPN2 News May 16, 2025
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- 36:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight's News, a missing vessel that departed from the northern islands is found after their emergency beacon was activated.
The House of Representatives joins the Senate in overriding the governor's veto of a Tinian internet gambling bill.
The CNMI Republican Party installs a new slate of board members who appear to be more aligned with the former governor than the current one.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet and greet incoming traveller's at the Saipan International Airport.
KSPN2’s own Sakura Halstead takes us on a tour of a small Bavarian style town where a family run reindeer farm is capturing hearts and spreading holiday cheer all year long.
In Sports, we take a look at some athleticism in the form of ballet during the 26th Annual Taste of the Marianas.
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- KSPN2 News May 14, 2025
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- 33:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A vessel is reported to be missing after departing from the northern islands of the Marianas.
In local court news a man charged with sexual assault is found competent, a woman who allegedly stole a bag full of money is now back in court, and the court awaits competency evaluation for a man arrested for indecent exposure.
The Division of Youth Services together with the Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence held a jamboree and family fun day for the community.
We met with a Korean couple who has visited the Marianas a number of times but now considers it their second home.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we met with the MHS Mock Trial Team coming home from competition, a retired soldier, and many more.
In Sports, we take a look at a modern dance performer who dazzles the crowd at the 26th Annual Taste of the Marianas.
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- KSPN2 News May 12, 2025
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- 30:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, May is Tourism Month and the Marianas Visitors Authority is pushing to get more tourists to attend one of the most looked forward to events in Saipan.
MVA Korean is using Korean celebrities to market the CNMI in plans of making it a sought after travel destination.
The depths of the Marianas Trench is explored as the Nautilus goes live. Check them out on nautiluslive.org.
A local man pleads not guilty to the sexual assault of a minor.
Participants on and off island can now join forces to raise money for the Commonwealth Cancer Association.
KSPN2 News’ own Dan Shor joins forces with NMI News Services’ Brad Ruszala were invited to speak with students at a U.S Government class at Marianas High School.
In Sports, we take a look at a sport that isn’t new but may be new to us, our very own Sakura Halstead reports.
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers Dennis Vander Tuig
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- 35:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- in our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers Dennis Vander Tuig shares about his experiences in the islands from 1974-1976, including the establishment of local offices for historic preservation and arts & culture. 05 08 25
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- KSPN2 News May 09, 2025
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- 31:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Taste of the Marianas will attract thousands this weekend to American Memorial Park with Food Fighters from Japan and Korea. A former CNMI legislator takes a job with the Department of the Interior. We profile a Korean couple who learned to spearfish in Saipan and keeps coming back for more, and a ballet company performs at the Saipan World Resort. Enjoy the weekend CNMI.
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- KSPN2 News May 07, 2025
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- 33:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, with travel from China becoming more and more scarce, the Marianas legislature and Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, is requesting a restoration of Annex-6 and more.
Tourism officials say that arrivals this summer will fall further as airlines are cutting services in the CNMI while they also look into possible new demographics.
A proclamation signing is held to commemorate correctional officers and employees of the Department of Corrections.
Family and friends gather as NMI Tech graduates 19 students of the Solid Waste Training Program.
In this week's Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry speaks with a peace corp volunteer who arrived in the CNMI back in 1974 and is now back again to do the same.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet up with incoming passengers traveling into the CNMI.
A women’s basketball team from Japan visits the CNMI and we get to ta...
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- KSPN2 News May 05, 2025
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- 33:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In Tonight’s News, this week Hong Kong Airlines departed in what seems to be their last flight for the time being.
Chinese citizens who have been a part of the CNMI’s tourism mix are currently prevented from getting the necessary paperwork to visit the Marianas.
Birthright citizenship in the CNMI is debated in the Annual Attorney General’s Cup Speech Competition.
A 32-year-old man is arrested on charges of sexual assault pleads not guilty in local court.
In more court news, a local man who was out on bail is back in court for his arraignment.
Students, educators, and health professionals gathered for a proclamation signing for Mental and National Adolescent Health Month.
The CNMI celebrates Cinco De Mayo as a local restaurant is preparing for the festivities.
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- Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Peter Espinosa
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- 30:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers Peter Espinosa shares about his experiences in the islands from 1969 to 1971. 5 01 24
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- KSPN2 News May 02, 2025
- Runtime
- 38:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Heavy show tonight. A man who dealt drugs, helped run a baby factory, and murdered a man on Palau is sentenced to 25 years in federal prison. Also tonight, Hollywood Theatres and DFS close their doors for the last time, many questions remain as tourism woes continue. The CNMI legislature is mulling over changes to laws around minors, but not everyone is on the same page. We also have a special report from our "Professor Emeritus" on the shifting sands of Saipan. This weekend is the Taste of the Marianas at American Memorial Park. Thanks for watching and if you have any story ideas email us at chris@kspn2.com
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- KSPN2 News April 30, 2025
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- 31:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On this last day of April DFS and Hollywood Theatres both will close and the landscape of Saipan will change drastically. Also tonight a local man will plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter for killing his brother. MVA is putting together a series of events for Tourism Month.
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- KSPN2 News April 28, 2025
- Runtime
- 34:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a former law clerk who could be facing significant jail time finds himself back in court for sentencing.
KSPN2 News’ Dan Shor takes viewers around the 44th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival in Saipan.
A local man in jail on burglary charges was successfully identified together with a long history of crimes.
KSPN2 News’ Sakura Halstead reports from near the Canadian Border where a local protest is taking place.
With continuing challenging times in the CNMI, Managing Director of MVA Jamika Taijeron say that the economy needs to find balance between political and economic needs.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”Jason Sanchez meets and greets arriving passengers and sees what they have on their itineraries.
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- 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee Dr Teresa Arriola
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- 29:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Dr. Teresa Arriola, 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publication in The Humanities, shares about her research and work in anthropology, particularly related to indigenous rights and community empowerment. 04 24 25
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- KSPN2 News April 25, 2025
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- 33:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- KSPN2 News April 23, 2025
- Runtime
- 31:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a jury has made a verdict and has convicted a former Chief of Parole and his co-conspirator of defrauding the government of the CNMI.
As the T-Galleria is set to close its doors at the end of April, what will happen next?
With the sad and breaking news of the passing of Pope Francis, we hear a few words of this news from Bishop Romeo Convocar, Diocese of Chalan Kanoa.
On this week's preview of Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry talks with our humanities awardee: a Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology.
Godfathers bar in Saipan is celebrating 20 years in business, we hear from its owner.
KSPN2 News meets with a group of Micronesian theater actors as they do rehearsals.
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- KSPN2 News April 21, 2025
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- 33:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a new flight service to the island of Rota kicks off with a soft opening this week.
Reports say that air services from Korea will soon reduce to less than half of normal levels of service while the CNMI Customs and Border Patrol are currently not processing Chinese citizens travelling in
.
A 36 year old man is arrested for trafficking a controlled substance.
Also in court news, a 32 year old man arrested on charges which include sexual assault.
In an Easter post on social media this past weekend, has the Trump Administration finally seen some pushback on a number of controversial policies? This past weekend, a protest on Beach Road, Saipan, has led community members to let their voices be heard.
KSPN2’s Sakurako Halstead reports from Canada to find that the new tariff policies are encouraging the community to buy local.
On our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, KSPN2’s own Jaso...
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- Art & Healing, Victoria Sewell
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- 31:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Marianas artist Victoria Sewell shares about art and healing from both a professional and personal perspective. 04.17.25
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- KSPN2 News April 18, 2025
- Runtime
- 34:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Happy Easter NMI! Sakura is on assignment, Dan is anchoring alone this week and all the stories tonight are written by Dan and Chris with great shots and edits by Ton, Jason, and Jason. We have put together a great Easter Weekend Show for you and as we head into this special holiday, and all the stories are uplifting Take an early morning walk up to the top of Saipan in a special annual religious and cultural tradition. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Godfathers with a look back at some special moments over the years. Check out our Buenas and Adios segeent at Saipan International. Meet a young Chinese girl born on Saipan, raised in China, and who now lives in New York and see what she loves about Saipan.and our Anchor Dan Shor takes 40 years of acting skills and directors notes to Marianas High School. Happy Easter NMI and thanks for watching the Channel 2 News.
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- KSPN2 News April 16, 2025
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- 30:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a new inter-island air service between Saipan and Rota is set to start services for the community.
In Superior Courts, closing arguments were made in the case of the Pala Pala at Parole.
In more court news, Judge Camacho’s courtroom one murder case is delayed and plea bargains are proposed for two accused of kidnapping and assault.
The Department of Public Works will soon go into the Imperial Pacific Casino in Saipan and try to determine if it is safe.
We head to Hopwood Middle School where students design, build, and code mechanical robots.
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- KSPN2 News April 14, 2025
- Runtime
- 31:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, the CNMI Tax and Revenue announces the final day to submit tax forms.
Two men who are believed to have conspired with one another on a construction project squares off with prosecutors in Superior Court.
Hotel numbers from the HANMI Organization are in with reports of 7 out of 10 hotel rooms having no guests each night in March.
KSPN2 meets with the new Managing Director of the Marianas Visitors Authority as we see a record low in visitor arrival numbers.
A new bill says a lack of fiscal understanding in past laws has resulted in a mismanagement of public funds.
Manhole covers continue to pose a safety hazards in the roads of Saipan but the Department of Public Works says a new top layer will smooth things over.
In Sports, a day out in the waters in the pursuit of Mahi Mahi in this year's Annual Mahi Mahi Derby.
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- Pacific Historic Parks Community Empowerment Project - Nicole Calvo
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- 26:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Development & Program Manager Nicole Calvo of non-profit Pacific Historic Parks shares findings from their recent Community Empowerment Project needs assessment conducted with focus groups in Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam. 04 10 25
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- KSPN2 News April 11, 2025
- Runtime
- 33:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, Docomo Pacific cut the ribbon to officially open the expansion of the Saipan based call center.
With challenging tourism arrivals the Board of the Marianas Visitors Authority are preparing for the future of the industry.
This week, an arriving ship named the U.S.S Higgins is welcomed in the port of Saipan.
The Joeten Kiyu Library brings together community leaders and members to celebrate National Library Week.
The KSPN2 News Team joins in with 60 professionals as they head to Marianas High School for career day.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet with incoming passengers who are coming into the Marianas for good, for pleasure, or for business.
In Sports, Marlins vs. the Bluejays this past Sunday in CNMI Little League Baseball.
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- KSPN2 News April 09, 2025
- Runtime
- 29:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, the verdict is in for a bench trial of a former legislator accused of assault and battery.
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds writes to the Acting Chairman for the National Endowment for the Humanities to reconsider the decision to terminate funds to the Northern Marianas Humanities Council.
Two individuals who are changed with conspiracy to commit theft by deception find themselves in front of a jury this week.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, KSPN2’s own Jason Sanchez is on sight yet again to greet incoming passengers into Saipan.
Two graduate nursing students from the Northern Marianas College have recently passed the NCLEX to become registered nurses.
In this week's preview of Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry explores historic and cultural preservation.
In Sports, a Junior Tennis Team is representing the NMI in Fiji for the 2025 Pacific Oceania Junior...
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- KSPN2 News April 07, 2025
- Runtime
- 34:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, the Northern Marianas Humanities Council has lost its primary funding in a devastating blow to the cultural and educational landscapes of the CNMI.
With newly imposed high tariffs, how will this affect the lives in the CNMI?
Bench trial continues for a former legislator and former CPA employee over an altercation that happened in 2021.
Director of Education and Outreach for the Ocean Exploration Trust, Megan Cook, arrives in the Marianas to meet with scientists and students.
Schools of all levels from Kagman collaborated in community support to keep their school principal.
A Saipan Minute with Dan Shor shows an incredible night in Saipan as music can be enjoyed at Godfathers Bar.
In Sports, Va’a paddlers make their way into the waters as they compete in a long distance race.
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- A Marianas made Chef Zenn Tomokane
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- 37:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Executive Sous Chef Zenn Tomokane has about his culinary career in The Marianas. 04 03 25
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- KSPN2 News April 04, 2025
- Runtime
- 30:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, April 2nd was proclaimed as Liberation Day by the current U.S Administration, as U.S tariffs were imposed on allies and competitors alike.
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds aims to push legislation that would improve air service that will make it easier for the islands to qualify for a federal program aimed at underserved communities.
A man accused of exposing himself to a minor remains in custody for further evaluation.
In a Saipan Minute, KSPN2’s Dan Shor meets with a newly wed couple outside of the Saipan Mayor’s Office.
A proclamation signing was held signifying April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan”, KSPN2 meets with passengers who are embarking on a new journey or coming in to experience one in the CNMI.
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n Sports, young tennis champs are representing the CNMI in Fiji for the Pacific Oceania Jr. Championship.
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- KSPN2 News April 02, 2025
- Runtime
- 33:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, CNMI legislators question the whereabouts of tax dollars for government entities to function.
In the case of a kidnapping and assault of a taxi driver in late December of 2024, one of the individuals was denied bail and the other remains in custody.
The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reports a drop in occupancy for February 2025.
In the spirit of April Fools' Day, we take a look back at a story that hit a little too close to home.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan”, KSPN2 meets with departing passengers as they tell us their experience visiting the island and incoming passengers who are eager to experience the Marianas.
In this week’s preview of Your Humanities Half-Hour, host Catherine Perry sits down with a Marianas made chef.
In Sports, what was announced to be the most anticipated fight in Marianas history turns out to be the butt of an April Fools' D...
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- KSPN2 News March 31, 2025
- Runtime
- 31:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, the Secretary of Defense takes a visit to Guam, the Philippines, and Japan and gets asked about Taiwan.
A local man finds himself spending the weekend behind bars after he was arrested for assault.
A signing that inks a deal with a CNMI hotel with the Marriott Group.
Governor Arnold Palacios is working with Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds to repurpose previously allocated PUA funds.
Guam librarians fly to Saipan to learn more about a ground based book delivery system in a 4 day workshop.
In Sports, we take a special look back into the first Mau Fatu’ul race and how the tradition of canoe paddling carries on today.
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- Title
- MANGO Shawna Babauta, Shannon Sasamoto
- Runtime
- 25:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Executive Director Shawna Babauta of MANGO - Marianas Alliance of Non-governmental Organizations - and MANGO client Shannon Sasamoto of Faha' Digital Media share about the work of the non-profit organization.03 27 25
- Title
- KSPN2 News March 28, 2025
- Runtime
- 37:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, with cuts coming throughout the federal government, some major changes could be coming to the NMI.
We take a look back at what could have been for NMC students as back in 2003 the college purchased the mall with the dream of renovating the building into classrooms.
KSPN2 News makes an appearance in the Saipan Southern High School Career Day.
This week saw Mayor Ramon Camacho officially jump start Liberation Day festivities by naming the 2025 Grand Marshall.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, we meet with various people who are visiting or leaving the Marianas.
In Sports, we meet with a classically trained Broadway actor of 30 years of experience on television and film making his debut.
More in Sports, we take a look at a musical group from Saipan bringing home a victory on our neighboring island of Guam.
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- KSPN2 News March 26, 2025
- Runtime
- 32:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, CNMI Legislators bring up a number of concerns about a proposed investment in the Mario area of Saipan.
The Commonwealth Casino Commission met to discuss the bankruptcy bid for the IPI Casino.
The CNMI graduates its first class of the Tactical Response Training Program.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan”, we meet up with incoming passengers who are visiting and one passenger who decided to stay.
Dan Shor welcomes a New York Minute as he walks the streets for moments only found in New York.
In this week’s “Your Humanities Half-Hour”, host Catherine Perry talks about fruitful services for non-profit organizations.
In sports, we meet with the Mt. Carmel theater club who are preparing to showcase three Shakespeare classics.
In more sports, youth players fire up their tennis shoes in this past weekend's Bridge Capital Tennis Classic.
Thanks f...
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- KSPN2 News March 24, 2025
- Runtime
- 33:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, a brawl during a basketball game leaves a man in critical condition.
Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, is heading back to our nation's capital but with some familiar local faces.
We commemorate the 49th year of political agreement between the United States of America and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
A mini festival was held in celebration of Women’s Month at the NMI Museum.
Dan Shor brings us back to New York City for a new Broadway Musical opening on April Fools Day.
In Sports, a foot race was held this past weekend in the newly named Juan N. Babauta Boulevard.
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- Title
- KSPN2 News March 21, 2025
- Runtime
- 33:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, current and former government officials weigh in on funding cuts implemented by the Department of Governing Efficiency.
In continuation, in a morning session with the House of Representatives, house leaders weigh in on the future of the CNMI’s education.
Two individuals find themselves in court this week with both pleading guilty.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, KSPN2 meets with incoming visitors.
KSPN2’s Chris Nelson with NMI Tennis Coach, Jeff Race, take us on a tour to an aquarium in Osaka, Japan.
Dan Shor spends a New York Minute with us to show us what Spring Time is like in Central Park, New York.
In Sports, this past weekend saw a local tennis competition where local athletes compete in the Bridge Capital Classic.
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- Title
- Snapshots of Marianas Court Cases - Robert O'Connor
- Runtime
- 30:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- longtime attorney Robert O'Connor shares highlights of court cases from his law career in The Marianas spanning over four decades. 03 20 25
- Title
- KSPN2 News March 19, 2025
- Runtime
- 32:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Tonight’s News, Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds fights for a flight for the CNMI’s second largest tourism market.
Modifications are denied for a man in custody for over a year on an assault and battery conviction.
Plans for a legislation team to streamline and revisit laws are underway.
Residents from the Grand Canyon State come to explore the island's natural beauty.
In our ongoing segment, “Welcome to Saipan!”, KSPN2’s Jason Sanchez meets with arriving passengers.
In this week’s “Your Humanities Half-Hour”, host Catherine Perry sits with a long time, semi-retired, attorney.
In Sports, a friendly football game between our friendly neighbors in Japan going up against our CNMI team.
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- KSPN2 News March 17, 2025
- Runtime
- 31:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Reflective Conversations - Adam Davis, Jennifer Alkezweeny
- Runtime
- 32:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Executive Director Adam Walsh and Program Director Jennifer Alkezweeny of Oregon Humanities share about the benefits of organizing reflective conversations in a community and their recent training in The Marianas. 03 13 25
