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KUAM News LIVE: September 25, 2026
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 25, 2026
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- 32:27
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Lawsuit against GVB now at $121.5M, adds sex trafficking claims
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- The case between Jane Doe and the Guam Visitors Bureau continues, with Jane Doe adding to her lawsuit against the agency as she alleges the the board chairman and the then president and CEO are involved with sex trafficking. The GVB employee who is suing the agency and GVB board chairman George Chiu is adding more charges against them, with Jane Doe amending her complaint against the agency on September 14, 2026.
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- Updates to Child Care Development Funds effective October 1
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- There are new updates to those wishing to avail of the Child Care Development Funds as the Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing a waitlist for new applicants and an updated income guidelines, which will be effective at the start of the upcoming fiscal year.
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- Foodie Call: Fire Brands drinks
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- This week on Foodie Call, Kobe and Vic are going head-to-head in a blind taste/flavor matching showdown with Firebrands latest collection of Kool Aid Sodas and Skittles Drinks!
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- Public Health’s Theresa Arriola on October’s new Child Care Development Fund guidelines
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- 14:26
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Department of Public Health and Social Services director Theresa Arriola speaks with KUAM about the new Child Care Development Fund guidelines effective October 1.
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- Family wakes up to car in flames just feet from home, suspects arson
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- An alarming video is making its rounds on social media of a suspected car arson outside a Malesso home earlier this week. The truck owner tells us his 2023 GMC Sierra burst into flames overnight as he and his daughters fell asleep watching the movie Moana, leaving his kids “traumatized.” As Matsuki Hirayama reports, the single dad is now asking the community for help.
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 25, 2026
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 25, 2026
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- Guam Museum celebrating 100th anniversary of preserving island culture & history
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- 10:56
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Most people these days would recognize the Guam Museum as the beautiful facility down in our capitol village of Hagatna that since 2013 houses artifacts and exhibits, and presentations and programs highlighting our island’s culture and history. But look deeper and you’ll realize that the Guam Museum is honoring 100 years of the mission to preserve, explore and explain the rich history of our community through all the eras – from the Spanish Period, through the Japanese occupation and post-war and contemporary times, too.
A special gala is being held next week to reflect on the storytelling and necessary role this institution plays, with the gala at the Dusit Thani in Tumon, which is expected to be a star-studded event.
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- Guam, CNMI directly involved in critical environment discussions at Climate Week in NYC
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- When it comes to participating in international conversations with global scope about issues that impact all people, having a seat at the table for the longest time was the ambition for regional leaders.
But that was also always only a part of the overall picture, as having our voice heard is the critically important, and then being part of the end product – action items, civic involvement, and public policy. Marianas Press founder Thomas Manglona is in New York City, both chronicling Climate Week and taking part in the critical discussions involving Guam and the CNMI.
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 24, 2026
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- 39:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Post-AG Debate poll ranks Tydingco 1st, absent Moylan 2nd
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The poll results are in for last week’s Attorney General Debate hosted by the Guam Bar Association and the Guam Bar Justice Foundation. Candidate philip tydingco came out on top while incumbent doug moylan, who did not participate in the debate, came in second. Here’s the breakdown, including what each candidate had to say.
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- Trial nearing end for former school aide accused of sexually assaulting minor
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The trial for a former school aide who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a then-16-year-old girl who was placed in his care by Child Protective Services is nearing its final stages, with the prosecution alleging the former school aide allowed the girl to be in his care for the money.
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- Steve Shimizu talks-up the Marianas Open & developing jiu-jitsu on Guam
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- 14:03
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Steve Shimizu talks-up the Marianas Open & developing jiu-jitsu on Guam
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- Lifeworks candlelight memorial brings community together
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Remembering a loved one can be difficult, but for 25 years, the Lifeworks Guam Candlelight Memorial has given families a place to come together, honor those they have lost and find hope through community and support.
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- Properties in the Tropics: find out why Las Palmas is one of Dededo’s most popular gated communities
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Properties in the Tropics: find out why Las Palmas is one of Dededo’s most popular gated communities
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 23, 2026
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- 59:11
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Nearly 30 GovGuam officials on governor's delegation, cost unclear
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- New details have been revealed on the governor’s delegation to San Francisco for what Adelup calls a “high stakes” meeting with federal counterparts regarding the military buildup. There are nearly 100 federal participants and 57 representatives from Guam and the CNMI, but how much the trip is costing taxpayers is still unclear.
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- Tourism Works: PIC brings hospitality in the heart of Tumon
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- 4:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tourism Works: PIC brings hospitality in the heart of Tumon
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- Back-to-school for Sharks and Titans: first day of double-session
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Today was the first day back to in person learning for the Sharks and Titans as they enter double-session. However, the buildup to today was met with some concerns from various stakeholders as the Guam Department of Education and the Department of Public Works were having glaring errors in the buss schedule just hours before school was expected to start.
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- Guam takes part in climate week in NYC amid high stakes un general assembly
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Guam and the Marianas are playing a key role in climate week in New York City, which coincides with the United Nations General Assembly where global leaders are convening in Manhattan. Thomas Manglona of Marianas Press is on the ground in NYC covering the critical conversations taking shape.
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- Eggs 'n Things closes for good
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- It’s another bittersweet day for a Tumon business who is shutting down as the island’s tourism arrivals continue to struggle to meet pre-pandemic levels. Eggs 'n Things had their last day of operations today after serving up their signature pancakes, omelets and loco mocos in the heart of the tourist district since 2014.
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 22, 2026
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- 56:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Double-session starts tomorrow: bus schedule still in the air
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- All eyes continue to be on the Guam Department of Education as double-session for four public high schools will officially begin tomorrow. Now, partner agency the Department of Public Works, is voicing concerns over what appears to be a lack of coordination between them and GDOE in order to work out the bussing schedule.
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- Competing priorities for one $20 million pot as Guam faces multiple crises
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Lawmakers are weighing four different ways to spend nearly $20 million in unanticipated Section 30 tax revenue. The competing proposals would provide power bill credits, fund GDOE needs, put the money toward a new Simon Sanchez High School or modernize the public hospital's failing records system. But there's only one pot of money, and elected officials are divided over where it should go as the island faces multiple crises.
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- Guam participating in Hispanic Day Parade in Madrid
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- 4:57
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and Guam's historic connection with Spain is being recognized on a global scale. For the first time ever, a delegation from Guam will participate in the 2026 Hispanic Day Parade in Madrid. KUAM’s Nick Delgado is set to participate in the festivities and has details.
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- Countdown to our global day of generosity
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The countdown is on! Giving Tuesday is set for December 1, and the movement is bigger than ever this year.
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- The Hub: attorney general of Guam candidates
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- 50:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Hub: attorney general of Guam candidates
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- FIFA Talent Academy Guam ensures every boy & girl can achieve their full potential
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A huge step forward in Guam’s continuing development of talent has been made, with a milestone achieved for the Guam Football Association. The establishment of the FIFA Talent Academy Guam was announced at the National Training Center, solidifying the local program’s commitment and track record of having a sustained framework of fostering young football players.
It’s only the fourth FIFA Talent Academy Milestone Event in the Asian Football Confederation region, and just the sixteenth worldwide.
This is an epoch moment that ensures we’ll be able to identify, train and support every boy and girl to achieve their full potential—equally on and off the pitch.
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 22, 2026
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 22, 2026
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 21, 2026
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- 1:29:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- GMH addresses surge in patients as some wait for beds in ER hallway
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The island’s only public hospital is dealing with a surge in patients that is stretching available beds and staffing. The Guam Memorial Hospital says 21 patients were being held in the emergency department Friday, with just one open space between two medical-surgical units. And some patients had to wait in the ER hallways for an inpatient bed.
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- GDOE Plan ‘C’ Activated: double-session for 4 schools
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Four of the island’s public schools will enter into double session later this week. The call to double-session for the four schools follows an assessment made by Guam Department of Education leadership after seeing the full extend of repairs needed to the Tiyan High campus. As we have been reporting, the Tiyan facility was housing both the Sharks and Titans before being shut down due to the campus failing their school inspection.
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- Lawmakers deliberate over Section 30 funds
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Elected leaders are looking at different ways to utilize the excess $20 million in Section 30 funds. With law makers introducing three separate bills that would put monies into school repairs and power credit. Meanwhile, the governor is hoping the excess money would go to the island’s only healthcare and food security.
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- Attorney General's Debate - Decision 2026
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- 1:30:06
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Attorney General's Debate - Decision 2026
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- A “pawsome” day at Agana Shopping Center for Pet Palooza
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Pet lovers and their furry friends came together this weekend for Pet Palooza. A day of fun, music, and plenty of tail wagging at Agana Shopping Center.
Guam's animal loving community and their pets had a day filled with fun on Saturday at Agana Shopping Center's Pet Palooza.
The event brought together local vendors, music, pet adoptions and plenty of activities for the whole family.
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- Women Rising Podcast: Fanachu Famalao'an 2026 "Radiance"
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- 46:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Women Rising Podcast: Fanachu Famalao'an 2026 "Radiance"
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- ‘Walk Different: Every Step Matters’ supports autism awareness by walking from Yigo to Malesso
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- 6:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- To show Guam’s strong support for autism awareness, Anthony Cruz and his team have created an amazing event that sees volunteers walking from up in Yigo down to Malesso – as a community.
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- Meet Guam Counselor of the Year Dr. Anne Corcoron from D.L. Perez Elementary School in Yigo
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- 8:47
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- It’s often said that guidance counselors at the unsung heroes of the educational community. Theirs is a very important profession, shaping the character of young people into responsible members of society and happy learners. And up in Yigo at D.L. Perez Elementary School, where Dr. Anne Corcoron applies the framework for student growth and success in positive ways, she’s been named the 2026 Guam Association of School Counselors’ School Counselor of the Year.
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- Avira Sports in Harmon offers multiple courts for multiple sports
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- 5:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A common thread between the sports world and the business word is risk. Careful, calculated moves in the face of uncertainty takes timing, talent and guts. So when Aadi Raj Kumar and his family decided to transform their 20,000 square foot facility from a housing business tenants into a sports center, they had some tough decisions to make.
The result is Avira Sports: a modern, high-tech, high-capacity center in Harmon next to Saint Paul’s for pickleball, table tennis, badminton and billiards. It’s not just a gym, but a multipurpose facility.
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- Lantern floating ceremony honors memories of those who’ve left us
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Cultural differences and the traditions therein play a big part in what make Guam special. But a custom that spans worldwide and for all time is how communities honor their dead. And at Ypao Beach, an island ritual that’s only a few years old was held at sundown by the Guam Nikkei Association, started by Chamorro residents with Japanese heritage to set memorial lanterns afloat and remember the souls of loved ones as the vessels slowly move out to sea.
Family members, friends and total strangers stood together on the Tumon shore, watching the decorated lanterns drift to celebrate the new life of those that have passed, showing everlasting respect as those who shared time with us here made their way to the next world.
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 19, 2026
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- 34:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Grand finale held by safety & response community for National Preparedness Month
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- 6:02
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A grand finale community event was held by Guam's safety & emergency response community, along with student groups and several GovGuam and federal agencies, driving home the importance of National Preparedness Month.
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 18, 2026
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- 54:57
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Stephen Roberto looks back at 30 years of Purebred Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Guam
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- 16:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Purebred BJJ Guam Academy is celebrating its 30-year anniversary – a milestone for the gym, the program, the martial art, and the business. Sensei Stephen Roberto talks about his vision when starting out when jiu-jitsu wasn’t so mainstream on Guam as it is now, and how the sport has given back to him.
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- Register now for Fanachu Famalao’an 2026 women’s conference
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Guam’s women entrepreneurs and leaders are getting ready to shine as preparations are underway for Fanachu Famalao’an 2026. The theme of this year’s summit is "Radiance," and will also include the return of a major opportunity for local women-owned businesses to take the stage and secure critical funding.
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- Port Authority GM Rory Respicio responds to shipping delays
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Recently there have been some concerns from the community regarding reported shipping delays from the Port Authority of Guam. This comes as the port continues to work through dilapidated equipment, tariffs, and recovery from Super Typhoon Bavi. KUAM News spoke with port general manager Rory Respicio to learn more about the agency and how they are working through their challenges.
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- Power bills will go up again, $147 in total LEAC increases this year
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Fuel prices have “exploded,” according to the Public Utilities Commission, who says the situation is “far worse” than they ever anticipated. Beginning next month, Guam Power Authority customers who use 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month are estimated to pay nearly $147 more in Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause charges than they were at the start of this year.
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- Middle school students come together for Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Middle school students across the island came together today at the Hyatt Regency Guam for the 10th Biannual Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference. Matsuki Hirayama took a trip to Tumon to check out how these students, per the theme of this year’s student-led conference, are “Creating a lasting impact.”
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- Island residents react to gas price hikes
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Gas prices are on the rise again, affecting drivers across Guam. KUAM’s Jannice Carrasco went out into the community to find out how people are reacting to the increase.
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- Light painter Roy Wang visits Guam
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Here’s a look at an unconventional way of painting. Instead of a traditional paintbrush and canvas, four-time Guinness World Record holder Roy Wang, an artist who recently visited Guam, does his painting in the air, in low light conditions and uses a handheld lightsource to paint. KUAM got a first-hand look at how Wang creates his art, and also got the privilege of having his portrait taken by him with the story.
