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Guam organizations & World Central Kitchen distributing hot meals to typhoon-affected villages
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- Guam organizations & World Central Kitchen distributing hot meals to typhoon-affected villages
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- 5:17
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Guam organizations & World Central Kitchen distributing hot meals to typhoon-affected villages
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- Guam's 988 Suicide & Crisis Helpline continued to get islanders through typhoon stress
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- With 2026 being a Super El Niño year and subsequently a very busy storm season for Guam and the Marianas region, a resource that’s been leveraged for our community is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline. The fact that Guam and her people have had to physically and mentally prepare and deal with three super typhoons in four months have taken a toll on us all. And the service has stood ready to be there when island residents are feeling storm-stressed.
988 is multiplatform, being a phone line for a voice call, a SMS text message destination, and a live chat service. It’s seen a ramped-up volume of inbound activity as typhoon season has progressed this year.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 19, 2026
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- 31:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Malesso' avoids direct hit from super typhoon, thanks Santa Marian Kamalen
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Recovery efforts have been in full swing in Malesso’, Guam’s southernmost village where the Category 4 Super Typhoon Champi came within just 10 miles offshore. But damages thankfully aren't as severe as expected and some are thanking the island’s patroness, Santa Marian Kamalen.
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- Power restoration continues following passage of Super Typhoon Champi
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The island is now in recovery mode and many of the government’s key infrastructure players are out to get the island back to normal. Agencies such as the Guam Power Authority and Guam Waterworks Authority sprung into action to get power and water to residents who lost it due to the typhoon.
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- 16 babies delivered safely during Super Typhoon Champi
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- As Super Typhoon Champi moved across Guam, life continued to arrive at the Guam Memorial Hospital, with 16 babies safely delivered during the storm.
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- Early voting continues despite typhoon recovery
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Guam is picking up the pieces after Super Typhoon Champi… But one deadline isn’t going anywhere. October 19 is the last day to register for the November 3 general election. And after the storm forced early voting to shut down over the weekend… Election officials are making up for lost time.
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- Guam Medical Association Gubernatorial Debate
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- 2:07:42
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The Guam Medical Association hosts a lively gubernatorial debate with Tony Ada and EJ Calvo for the Republican Party of Guam, against Democrat Party candidates Therese Terlaje and Sabina Perez at the Hyatt Regency Guam on Tumon Bay. The lively event gauged each team’s plans to address issues affecting the island’s healthcare community – physicians, nurses, private caregivers, the hospital, recruiting, treatment, and much more.
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - October 19, 2026
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - October 19, 2026
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- GovGuam back in operation post-Champi; Red Cross identifying villages in need of help
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The day after. Historically it can be THE most critical day following a natural disaster and crisis response. Assessments are made, damage quantified, and manpower accounted for. it’s an important step in recovery. And while classes were cancelled for Guam’s public schools, for the rest of the island’s public sector, it was back to business…even if that meant not exactly business as usual.
And right down the hill from Government House in Agana Heights , volunteers from the American Red Cross were suiting-up and rolling-out for their next-day determination of how they can help.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 18, 2026
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- 32:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Island villages begin restoration after Typhoon Champi
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Condition of Readiness 4 has been restored, although Guam continues to be in recovery and restoration mode following the passage of the storm known as Champi, as village neighbors, businesses and government agencies continue to assess and determine the impacts of the Category 4 super typhoon. Here’s some of the sights and sounds the KUAM cameras caught from around the island overnight, this morning, and after Champi had passed.
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- Sights and sounds: Super Typhoon Champi passes Guam
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- As Typhoon Champi departs the Marianas, here are some sights and sounds KUAM News gathered before and during its closest approach.
KUAM remains dedicated to bringing you the latest updates on Typhoon Champi with teams working remotely and on the ground to keep our community informed.
The island remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1.
Adelup is urging the public to remain indoors as dangerous, damaging winds and life-threatening conditions are still present.
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- Guam dodges direct hit from Super Typhoon Champi; officials urge residents to stay sheltered
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- 7:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Weather conditions are expected to improve by late afternoon and early evening. However, weather officials are urging residents to continue sheltering in place.
“We dodged a bullet,” said Meteorologist-in-Charge Brandon Aydlett, following the near-direct hit from Super Typhoon Champi.
Champi is the third typhoon to pass near Guam this year, and according to weather officials, it may not be the last.
“This time of year is notable for its typical cyclone threat. We’ve been quiet the last couple decades, but 2026 El Niño is really delivering for the Marianas,” Aydlett said.
He adds that weather conditions are improving nearly as quickly as they deteriorated. However, he reminds residents to remain indoors and sheltered until the Office of the Governor gives the all-clear.
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- Champi came within 10 miles of Malesso Pier; island Catholics thank Guam's patroness for protection
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- On what’s been an island weekend filled with lots of twists and turns, specifically in the behavior of a very powerful typhoon Champi, most Guamanians are feeling strong storm effects this Sunday morning, and meteorologists say we’ve benefitted from a “near-miss” overnight, as Champi took what experts say is a “sudden pivot ” and veered slightly away from Guam. This allowed it to narrowly avoid making a direct hit over our island’s southernmost point, coming within 10 miles of Malesso Pier during the closest point to approach around 4:30 this morning.
However, Champi has been upgraded to a Category 4 super typhoon moving away from us and out to sea. Champi is moving quickly west at 15 mph and now packs maximum sustained winds of 150 mph.
Winds and rain that are less severe than expected continue to be felt in central and northern villages, and conditions will improve as the morning progresses, but the situation is still hazardous and Guam remai...
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- Super Typhoon Champi a "near-miss" south of Guam; conditions expected to improve later today
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Super Typhoon Champi has narrowly avoided a direct hit on Guam, passing approximately 10 miles offshore south of Merizo.
“After what has been a hair-raising couple of days watching this typhoon evolve and approach the Marianas, seeing this passage just offshore to the south is a tremendous sigh of relief,” said Landon Aydlett.
Current projections indicate that weather conditions could begin improving from late afternoon into the early evening, provided Champi continues along its forecast track.
However, Aydlett cautioned that Guam is not out of the woods yet, as hazardous conditions may persist even as the storm moves away.
Residents are urged to continue to shelter in place until the all clear is given.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 17, 2026
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- 33:39
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- NWS discusses Typhoon Champi's expected "fast-in, fast-out" movement
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- 4:58
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Guam has been put in to Condition of Readiness (COR) 1. Don Sulat sits with Brandon Aydlett at the National Weather Service to bring an update to the community on the current state of Tropical Storm Champi as it makes its way towards the islands.
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- Typhoon Champi expected to pass just south or over Southern Guam
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Guam remains in Condition of Readiness 1 as of 1 p.m. Saturday and the community is urged to stay indoors until COR 4 is announced.
On its current track, Champi is expected to pass either just south or over southern Guam late Saturday night into Sunday morning as a Category 3 typhoon.
All of Guam will experience Category 3 typhoon force conditions, with southern villages possibly feeling the brunt of Champi’s impacts.
DPHSS HOTLINES
24-Hour Adult Protective Services (APS) Crisis Intervention Hotline: (671) 632-8853
WIC Breastfeeding Hotline: (671) 488-5171
24-Hour Tobacco Free Guam Quitline: +1 (800) 784-8669
For the latest information on DPHSS visit https://go.opengovguam.com/news/dphss.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
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- NWS: Typhoon Champi could pass over Guam with Category 2/3 winds; strongest storm since 2023's Mawar
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- 16:24
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- NWS: Typhoon Champi could pass over Guam with Category 2/3 winds; strongest storm since 2023's Mawar
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- Champi now a typhoon, damaging winds expected at 8pm, 5 public schools opening as emergency shelters
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Champi is now a typhoon as it continues to approach towards Guam - maximum sustained winds are 85mph and damaging winds of 39mph or more could start as early as 8pm tonight, with typhoon-force winds of 74mph or stronger anticipated as early as 5am Sunday.
5 GDOE schools are opening at 10am today as public shelters if you and your family need a safe place to ride out the storm:
Machananao Elementary School
Astumbo Elementary School
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School
George Washington High School
Talofofo Elementary School
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 17, 2026
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 17, 2026
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- Properties in the Tropics: Barrigada Heights home needs to be seen to be believed
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- 6:21
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Properties in the Tropics: Barrigada Heights home needs to be seen to be believed
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 16, 2026
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- 33:31
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Lifelines under lock, hardening Guam's infrastructure ahead of Champi
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The Port Authority of Guam has confirmed that a major Matson cargo vessel will not dock as scheduled before the weather system known as Champi hits Guam – the potential Category 3 typhoon is heading for Guam and crews race to protect our island supply lines, roads and utilities. Here’s a look at critical infrastructure mitigation efforts across the island.
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- Champi has potential to pass Guam as high-end Category 2 typhoon
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Guam is in Condition of Readiness 2 with Tropical Storm Champi continuing on its approach towards our island. And after a day spent paying key attention to livestreams, briefings, social posts and information about what's expected to possibly be a high-end Category 2 typhoon tomorrow night and into Sunday, island residents are in preparation mode, securing their homes and getting necessary supplies in anticipation of bad weather. Here's the lowdown from Civil Defense earlier today about Champi's movement, intensity, and closest point of approach.
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- Residents stock-up on storm supplies ahead of potential Category 2 typhoon
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- KUAM’s Don Sulat hit the road to learn how your fellow Guamainians are preparing for Tropical Storm Champi, which is expected to be a typhoon when It passes through Guam.
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- GAIN serves as safe haven for pets ahead of Typhoon Champi
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- As we prepare for Tropica, Storm Champi, we can’t forget about our four-legged family members. Our Jannice Carrasco stopped by Guam Animals in Need to see how they are preparing for the upcoming typhoon.
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- Think Pink: Joyce Dingcong’s breast cancer journey
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Hearing the words “You have cancer” is something no one is ever prepared for. For Joyce Dingcong, those words became a reality in August, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, she’s sharing her story as she begins a journey that has changed her life.
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- CNMI begins all-too familiar storm preparation for Champi
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- While predicted movement of Tropical Storm Champi doesn’t have it in a direct path for our neighbors to the north in the CNMI, they still continue to deal with the infrastructural and mental stress concerns of two major super typhoons earlier this year. Still, with winds reaching as far as 150 miles outward from Champi's center, they're going to feel storm effect, too. Marianas Press files this next report from Saipan on thier preparation - here's our friend Thomas Manglona.
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- Guma Gracia assisted living facility seeks to "fill gap in healthcare”
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- It’s no secret that there is a gap in our island’s healthcare system. With some of our island residents, who may require extra assistance, staying in the Guam Memorial Hospital or Guam Regional Medical City for long periods of times for circumstances out of their control, such as not having someone to take care of them, or not having family on island. To help fill in that gap the island has officially unveiled Guma Gracia, an assisted living facility. KUAM’s Don Sulat has the full details on this story.
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- Foodie Call: The Digital team is getting in the spooky spirit with some Halloween inspired drinks
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Foodie Call: The Digital team is getting in the spooky spirit with some Halloween inspired drinks made with Devondale Milk.
Brought to you by @refreshguam
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- One Micronesia Show: October 2026 Edition
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- 28:27
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- One Micronesia Show: October 2026 Edition
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- KUAM LIVE
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- 36:30
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 15, 2026
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- 34:06
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 15, 2026
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- Lawmakers pass emergency funding bill in response to possible storm
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Government of Guam is gearing up as a potential Category 2 typhoon is currently projected to make its way to our region. To assist key agencies as they prepare the island and with recovery efforts should the typhoon make impact, lawmakers entered into emergency session to discuss legislation that would provide funding in response to this potential major typhoon.
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- Guam Medical Association hosting long-awaited gubernatorial debate
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Tonight, gubernatorial teams will go head-to-head in the Guam Medical Association's long-awaited debate at The Hyatt. Jannice Carrasco brings us a look from Tumon.
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- Document before the storm to protect your Bavi relief claim ahead of potential typhoon
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- As Guam Homeland Security prepares the island for severe weather this weekend, thousands of residents are still working to rebuild from Super Typhoon Bavi. Federal emergency officials warn that if your home has un-repaired damage from Bavi's July incident period, what you do in the next 24-to-48 hours could make or break your disaster aide claim.
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- Islanders showcase earthquake readiness with Great Guam Shakeout
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Today was a very busy news day, and all over the island lots was going on. But one thing about our community is that we're always prepared, so most Guamanians took a few moments today to show their readiness in the event of a seismic event. Here's how we did the Great Guam Shakeout.
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- Guam storm watch & Super Typhoon Bavi relief: Full Interview with GHS/OCD, FEMA & SBA
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- 8:15
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- As a potential Category 2 typhoon approaches Guam this weekend, emergency managers are warning residents with un-repaired damage from Super Typhoon Bavi to document their home conditions immediately before new rain or wind hits.
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- Fun sprints held with visiting paddling crews after Micro Cup canceled due to approaching storm
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- 8:14
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- For the paddling community, this weekend was supposed to be THE BIG ONE – the annual Micro Cup. It’s the premiere event for the sport, rotating between Guam, Palau and the CNMI, with 671 set to host this year’s festivities of intense competition, and undeniable camaraderie between crews. But in this sport, safety is Job 1 an there are many young people are paddling, so with the approaching storm, the event was sadly canceled – but the organizers still found a fun way to share Hafa Adai with the visiting boat regional crews, holding fiesta-style sprints in Malesso and over at Port Authority Beach. It’s what we do!
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- Guam expected to get Category-1 typhoon level winds and rain this weekend
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Topping the minds of most island residents is the situation with the weather. So here's the skinny: Guam is anticipated to experience a Category-1-level typhoon between late-Saturday evening through around lunchtime on Sunday. The storm, currently still out on the water to our east as a tropical depression, is expected to pass over the Rota Channel, packing damaging winds and heavy rains of between 75 to 95 miles per hour.
Now, things could change with Saturday still three days away, so here's part of this morning's heavy weather briefing at Civil Defense in Agana Heights for the details.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 14, 2026
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- 57:09
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Okkodo wins first boys cross-country championship, completing the dream
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- 7:29
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The Bulldogs backed up their bark with bite in distance running, as the Dededo school won its first-ever boys cross-country championship, narrowly edging-out the dominant Guam High Panthers program, which was seeking its seventh-straight title. The girls team also took the podium for the first time in a decade, finishing 3rd in the All-Island Meet. These historic Bulldogs completed the dream – here’s how they did it.
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- Medal of Honor for Sgt. Major Juan Blaz awaits president's signature
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- We now look into what is soon to be historic moment for a local family and the island as a CHamoru veteran’s heroic actions in the Vietnam War will be honored posthumously. The late Sergeant Major Juan Ogo Blaz, is finally getting the recognition it deserves as his Medal of Honor is at the final stage of getting signed by the president.
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- Guam not consulted in another attack on birthright citizenship in
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Both chambers in Congress have now introduced bills targeting birthright citizenship in United States territories without consultation from the very people it impacts. It’s unclear what will happen to the measures with midterms around the corner, but advocacy organization Right to Democracy is urging the community to speak up.
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- United launches StarlInk in-flight WiFi
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- There's big news in for those needing fast connectivity while airborne, the as Guam's hometown airline has a major technology announcement for passengers. KUAM’s Victorious Falan has this report.
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- Tourism Works – NIPAA
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- This week on Tourism Works, we explore how indigenous culture and traditions play an important role in Guam's tourism industry through experiences with NIPAA.
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 14, 2026
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 14, 2026
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- Lots of rain expected this weekend as storm approaches
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- While we still don’t know for sure what the exact conditions will be this weekend with that storm out on the water and slowly approaching, Guam is projected to possibly receive as much as 12 inches of rain between Saturday and Monday.
The system could be a tropical storm or typhoon when it comes near us, putting the wind strength anywhere from 39 miles per hour to 74 miles per hour or higher.
Here’s the National Weather Service with what forecasts are today.
