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Weekly Renewal: Risha Aguon (Part 2)
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- Weekly Renewal: Risha Aguon (Part 2)
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- 3:05
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- 1 month ago
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- Weekly Renewal: Risha Aguon (Part 2)
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- Wellness Renewal Podcast - October 2026 Edition
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- 24:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Wellness Renewal Podcast - October 2026 Edition
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- Tamuning Skatepark gets makeover to provide for community
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- 3:07
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- 1 month ago
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- Giving kids a place to play. Giving athletes a place to train. Giving future Olympians a place to begin their journeys. Giving villagers pride in their home. Giving back. It’s what amazing people do.
And at the Tamuning Skatepark, one of three on the island, and famously the most-DIY of the group, three organizations with a heart for providing for others – the Guam Skate Network, Pacific Federal Management and the Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Mayor’s Office - came together to make it safe, fun, available and ready for skaters of all ages and levels, and the community to enjoy.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 5, 2026
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- 1:25:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- GIAA, GVB weigh-in on Korean Airlines’ request to cut flights by 20%
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- 2:55
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- 1 month ago
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- Last week’s request by Korean carriers to cut flights by 20% between South Korea and Guam is now turning into a larger conversation about the future of Guam's tourism industry. It comes at a time when airlines are facing a nearly 9% fee hike at the Guam Airport and as the community increasingly sounds off about the current state of the economy.
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- Port recovery continues: gantry cranes damaged after heavy winds
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Port Authority of Guam is in recovery mode after suffering some damages to their gantry cranes following the passage of Typhoon Choi Wan over the Northern Marianas this past weekend. The port reporting the heavy winds caused the cranes to slam into one another resulting in all three to go down.
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- Rain or shine, Strides for the Cure celebrates 25 years of cancer support
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Strides for the Cure celebrated its 25th anniversary. And what a way to celebrate - in a downpour! But the rain didn't stop the community from coming together for the cause.
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- The Interview: Port Authority's Rory Respicio GM on gantry crane recovery following high winds
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- 12:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Port Authority of Guam General Manager Rory Respicio speaks with KUAM's Don Sulat on how recovery efforts are going as three of the agency's gantry cranes are down following high winds late Friday evening.
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- The Hub: Let's talk utilities
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- 56:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Let's talk utilities on The Hub this week. Jason Salas leads discussions with leaders about keeping the rates you pay for power and water reasonable, while expanding the resiliency and capabilities of our systems to bounce-back from storms. Simon Sanchez, a longtime member of the Consolidated Commission on Utilities shares insight on balancing both concerns, and the mayors talk about what their villages need for infrastructure and support.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 3, 2026
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- 31:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 2, 2026
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- 58:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Korean Airlines wants to cut seat capacity to Guam, blames weak demand
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Five South Korean airlines are asking the Korean Fair Trade Commission to allow them to reduce seat capacity to Guam by twenty percent, arguing demand for Guam as a tourist destination has declined due to its "deteriorating infrastructure" and changing travel trends. A regulatory examiner is recommending against the request, but a final decision has still yet to be made. KUAM News speaks with an independent tourism analyst who warns the request should be a wake-up call for the island as the issue makes its way to Korean newspapers.
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- Southern store robbed at gunpoint
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- We take a look into an active investigation as one of the island’s southern stores was armed at gunpoint.
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- Lacing-up for 25th anniversary of 25th anniversary of Strides for the Cure
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Lace-up for a cause this October, as Strides for the Cure returns to Tumon for its 25th anniversary. The 2K/5K brings the community together to support cancer education in Guam’s public schools.
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- People with Pacific roots enjoy Pacific Islander Festival in SoCal
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Thousands of islanders with roots from across the Pacific gathered in Southern California over the weekend. The crowds enjoying yet another year of the Pacific Islander Festival. KUAM correspondent Nick Delgado has the story.
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- Foodie Call - Firebrands Peanut Butter Collection
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- This week, Shayli and Kobe are upgrading their snacks plates with Firebrands Snickers and M&M Minis peanut butter mixes. A new take on peanut butter with everyone's beloved candy bars, give these ones a shot if you feel like mixing things up.
Brought to you by Firebrands.
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- The Interview: Guam Visitors Bureau & Guam Airport address possible reduction in Korean flights
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- 16:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In this episode of The Interview, KUAM’s Matsuki Hirayama speaks with Guam International Airport Authority Deputy Executive Manager Dafne M. Shimizu and Guam Visitors Bureau Director of Global Marketing Nadine Leon Guerrero in a joint interview.
The Korean Fair Trade Commission is reviewing a request from five Korean airlines that want to reduce seat capacity to Guam from 90% to 70%, citing weakened demand to travel to Guam as a tourist destination. That request comes as airlines are also facing higher costs to operate at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport.
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- Wounded Warrior Ride needs your help to honor Guam’s veterans
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Wounded Warrior Ride needs your help to honor Guam’s veterans
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 2, 2026
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score – October 2, 2026
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- A chat with Julian Aguon - sang for the president, Pulitzer Prize finalist & Time100 Next list
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- 11:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A chat with Julian Aguon - as a youth he sang for the president, he later was a published author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, he became a distinguished lawyer and now being named to the Time100 Next list, Julian talks about a life spent sharing values and fighting for what he believes in.
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- KUAM News LIVE: October 1, 2026
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- 34:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Why Guam’s weakening economic activity is a tipping point this election
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- With more business closures making headlines while other ventures continue to take a leap of faith, the current state of the economy has become a tipping point for the business community this election. The Guam Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the issue, speaking to the importance of keeping leaders accountable and empowering voters to be part of the change they want to see in the island.
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- GDOE files lawsuit against GEB member Angel Sablan
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The largest Government of Guam agency continues to make headlines as the Guam Department of Education is now filing a civil lawsuit against a member of the Guam Education Board. The deputy alleging that the board member has made threats, harassed and threatened her well being.
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- Guam Young Professionals hosting senatorial forum
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Guam Young Professionals organization is looking to learn more from your senatorial candidates as the general election is just around the corner. The GYP is hosting a senatorial forum today with the democratic candidates and again next week with the republican candidates.
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- Island Magic Mike talks up his show “Alohahaha” with Jannice Carrasco
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Jam Session brings Island Magic Mike to the Leo Palace Resort to debut his all new comedy show, “Alohahaha”. A press conference took place today and our Jannice Carrasco spoke with the comedian to see what to expect at the show.
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- Properties in the Tropics: live the dream in Tumon at Blue Pacific Lattice
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Properties in the Tropics: live the dream in Tumon at Blue Pacific Lattice
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- UOG’s Doug Palmer looks back at 10 years as Tritons athletic director
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- 9:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- You can see a lot in 10 years – and for the last decade and 10 college sports seasons, Doug Palmer has overseen the Athletic Department at the University of Guam. He’ll be retiring at the end of the fall season, so he looks back at growing the Triton sports program, instilling tough competition and school spirit, and running the Field House.
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- Guam strong: Gerald Martinez on the evolution, expansion and leveled-up caliber of powerlifting
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- 5:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Guam strong: Gerald Martinez, who has been training and competing in powerlifting since he was 18, talks about the evolution, expansion and leveled-up caliber of the sport, and how it's grown as a community with a big youth movement.
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- Take a tour through the gorgeous new Custom Fitness and Physical Therapy in Asan
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- 7:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Custom Fitness and Physical Therapy has a beautiful new location in Asan, located perfectly for island residents needing to train, take advantage of restorative treatment, get injuries looked at, join the positive community, or use the preventative medicine the company has always provided for our island.
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- Toys for Tots Guam: our history, our tradition, our service, our inafa’maolek
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Toys for Toys has launched and in a dramatic way, as organizations, families, individuals and the U.S. Marine Corps are securing new. Unwrapped toys to make a child’s holiday season be filled with hope and faith. Catherine Castro, president of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, shares the story, motivation and mission of this annual holiday season endeavor to be there for kids, stimulate our economy, and give back.
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 30, 2026
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- 58:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Social video shows large amounts of dead atulai washed up at Nimitz Beach
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A video is making its rounds online showing a large quantity of dead atulai, or mackerel, rotting along the coastline of one of the island’s southern beaches. KUAM’s Kyle Ngiratregd investigates the cause of the fish kill.
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- Talks on extra Section 30 monies stall yet again at the Guam Legislature
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The fate of the $20M in excess Section 30 funds is still in the air. Lawmakers returning into special session earlier today to go over the governor’s proposed legislation which would prioritize putting the excess monies towards Guam’s only public hospital. However, it appears senators are continuing to push deliberations on the monies to a later date.
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- Tourism Works: Stroll Guam
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It's time for another installment of Tourism Works - where we shine the very-deserving spotlight on the companies, organizations and people that are sharing the signature Hafa Adai Spirit with the world. Today, get a look at Stroll Guam.
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- Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky responds to buildup concerns from island business community
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Joint Task Force-Micronesia commander Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky says the Department of War felt it was not necessary yet to convene an economic adjustment committee, which Guam governor Lou Leon Guerrero has been pushing for on her high-stakes delegation to San Francisco last week, as thousands of U.S. Marines and their dependents are still expected to continue relocating to Guam. The Naval officer spoke before the Guam Chamber of Commerce and responded to concerns from the business community as the military buildup and its impacts ramp-up.
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- Dededo vice-mayor has tips on how to handle feral pigs in your village
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The world is a really different place these days, as what starts as a clever Internet post can quickly become a widespread community concern. The popular profile @guamfunnymemes recently shared a whimsical video of a family of feral pigs crossing the street in Barrigada Heights, which prompted a huge rush of engagement by locals to share it and have a chuckle.
But novelty aside, this brings to light a serious issue for municipal leaders - for health, for safety and for agriculture. KUAM’s Jason Salas spoke with Dededo vice-mayor Ann Leon Guerrero for her thoughts at the village level about the impacts of babui running wild.
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 30, 2026
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Clutch Sports Guam: Final Score - September 30, 2026
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 29, 2026
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- 58:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Internal affairs investigation underway after detainee assaulted by cellmates
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An internal affairs investigation is underway after four Department of Corrections detainees allegedly brutally assaulted a fellow inmate for 20 minutes inside a DOC cell last week.
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- Former Guam Airport employee and wife will go to trial for meth trafficking
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A former employee with the Guam International Airport Authority and his wife accused of trafficking nearly ten pounds of meth through the mail are set to go to trial in federal court next month.
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- Regular session continues: senators talk over Guam's signage law
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Regular session continues at the People's House as senators attempt to bring their proposed legislation closer to the deliberation process making it a step closer to passing and becoming law. Though there were several bills heard today, lawmakers shifted their focus on a piece of legislation that would update Guam's signage law.
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- Weekly Renewal: Risha Aguon joins Clare
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Weekly Renewal: Risha Aguon joins Clare
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- Marines again ready to help kids with Toys for Tots
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Living up to their credo of “always faithful”, the U.S. Marines Corps is running point for the Toys for Tots campaign. 2026 is the 16th year the Corps has worked with the Guam Chamber of Commerce to ensure that children have a new toy to own and love this Christmas, and more importantly, bring hope to kids and their families during what can be a very hard time.
You’ll be seeing the drop boxes where you can donate a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to the cause, and help these Marines do what they do: always look out for the little guy.
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- UOG Spirit Squad brings the hype to Triton sports events, first cheer team since the 1970s
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- 7:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Just in time for Homecoming Week, UOG has brought back a major competitive advantage to its athletic program anytime the Tritons take the court, hit the field, or head out to the beach. The UOG Spirit Squad is a talented group that brings the hype to events, and gets the crowd into the game. See how this diverse team with backgrounds in dance, musical theater and high school cheerleading gives it their all to make the college experience amazing for everyone.
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- House to Home: AG Doug Moylan on abandoned vehicles – “Don’t get me started!”
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- 31:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- House to Home: AG Doug Moylan on abandoned vehicles – “Don’t get me started!”
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- Oishi Japanese Kitchen closes after 13+ years, owner grateful for customer connections
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Having its origin in Upper Tumon and eventually relocating to the busy intersection at the border of Dededo and Yigo on Wusstig Road, Oishi Japanese Kitchen / Oishi Curry House for 13.5 years prepared meals that kept customers coming back, for the savory spice, service, and smiles. And after informing patrons that it would be ending its operations earlier this month, the eatery closed its doors for the final time on Monday.
Hisashi “Sashi” Watanabe, who expertly played the roles of founder, owner and chef, told KUAM News that his best memories of being a Guam business are “Without a doubt….being a part of our customers’ life stories. We watched young couples date, get married, and eventually bring their own children in for curry—watching those kids grow up right before our eyes. We’ve also had so many military service members stationed on Guam…leaving their unit patches on our wall. Knowing that our small kitchen became a comforting, familiar fixture in p...
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- KUAM News LIVE: September 28, 2026
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- 1:27:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Interact with us and the KUAM community live during our show!
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- Senators in regular session: talks on Section 30 funds continue
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Lawmakers are hoping to continue conversations on how to utilize the extra $20 million in Section 30 funds. As we have been covering, there are several bills that would put the monies in either education, energy credit, or towards Guam’s only public hospital. However, before talks on those bills can continue lawmakers must motion to put it on their upcoming session agenda.
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- The Hub - CHoose: Define What’s Next - Young People's Voter Summit
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- 46:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Hub - CHoose: Define What’s Next - Young People's Voter Summit
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- Empowering Guam's youth for the future
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A day designed to help Guam's youth take steps toward a brighter future. West Care Pacific Islands hosted its Small Steps, Big Dreams Youth Conference on Saturday at Dusit, bringing together young people for a day of learning, career opportunities, and encouragement.
