NMI News Service
Property owner talks about repeat vandal he caught on video
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- Property owner talks about repeat vandal he caught on video
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A Saipan property owner says his container was vandalized twice in less than a week — and the second time, he says he watched it happen and caught it on video. Police identified the suspect as Ariel Shtul, who was arrested Monday afternoon and remains in custody. Ponce Rasa says differences of opinion don’t give anyone the right to enter private property and damage it.
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- Property owner says repeat vandal caught on video; suspect arrested after second incident
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A Saipan property owner says his container was vandalized twice in less than a week — and the second time, he says he watched it happen and caught it on video. Police identified the suspect as Ariel Shtul, who was arrested Monday afternoon and remains in custody. Ponce Rasa says differences of opinion don’t give anyone the right to enter private property and damage it.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 2, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:48:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- Guam officials issue box jellyfish warning; higher-risk dates set for Feb. 9–11
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam DAWR is warning the public to watch for box jellyfish in coastal waters and along shorelines, including reef flats. Higher-risk dates are Feb. 9–11, March 11–13, April 10–12, and May 10–12. Officials say box jellyfish can still sting even when washed ashore. Sightings can be reported to (671) 735-0289, 735-0294, 735-3982, or brent.tibbatts@doag.guam.gov
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- King-Hinds: USCIS confirms $520 fee, refiling guidance for C37 work permit renewals
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- USCIS has confirmed processing errors impacted some C37 work permit renewals, according to King-Hinds. The correct renewal fee remains $520, affected applicants are being told to refile, and USCIS says the original receipt date will be honored once properly processed. There is no automatic extension for C37 renewals—meaning you can’t work past expiration unless approved.
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- Northern Marianas College to host free Summer, Fall info session on Rota on February 3
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rota residents thinking about college: NMC is hosting a free info session at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the NMC Rota Center Computer Lab in Tatachok. Get help with admissions and financial aid. Attendees may qualify for application and placement test fee waivers. Info: (670) 532-9513.
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- CUC warns of sewage odor in Sadog Tasi, Puerto Rico areas February 4
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC says a temporary sewage odor may be noticeable in the Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico areas on Wednesday, February 4, from 1–3 p.m., during wastewater plant operations. For questions, call (670) 236-4333; emergencies: (670) 664-4282.
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- PHI Pharmacy’s Dr. Joshua Wise named Saipan Chamber’s 2025 Business Person of the Year
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- PHI Pharmacy General Manager Dr. Joshua Wise was named the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Business Person of the Year at the Chamber’s January 31 gala. Earlier, he stepped to the podium as the incoming Chamber president, outlining the challenges local businesses are facing and calling for collaboration and open dialogue across the community.
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- CHCC welcomes Dr. Melody Angel as new primary care provider for Rota Health Center
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CHCC welcomed Dr. Melody Angel as the newest primary care provider at the Rota Health Center, bringing years of experience in emergency, urgent care, and long-term care settings as she begins a two-year contract serving Rota.
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- GMM: On the passing of Lino Olopai
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Good Morning Marianas host Brad Ruszala shares his thoughts on the passing of cultural icon Lino Mettao Olopai.
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- CNMI Department of Labor sets Job Fair 2026 for Feb. 6 at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Looking for work or a fresh start? The CNMI Department of Labor’s Job Fair 2026 is set for Feb. 6 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) at Crowne Plaza Resort – Hibiscus Hall. Employers from the private and public sectors will be there to hire, and free resume printing will be available.
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- Rota Marathon 2026 results: Top finishers in full, half, and 5K
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rota Marathon 2026 is in the books. Here are the podium finishers and winning times for the full marathon, half marathon, and 5K from Saturday, Jan. 31—congrats to all runners who took on the course.
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- Brief partial shutdown begins 12 a.m. EST; Moylan says Guam SNAP/WIC continue
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A brief partial federal government shutdown is set to begin at 12 a.m. EST, with the House expected to vote Monday on the Senate amendment to H.R. 7148. Guam Delegate James Moylan says SNAP and WIC benefits will continue, and essential services like TSA screening, postal services, Social Security, Medicare and VA services remain operational during the short lapse.
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- Federal indictment names Don Lemon and co-defendants in alleged “Operation Pullup” church disruption
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A federal grand jury indictment in Minnesota alleges a coordinated disruption of a Cities Church service in St. Paul tied to “Operation Pullup,” naming nine defendants. The filing lists livestreaming statements and conduct it attributes to Don Lemon as part of the alleged operation, not as detached coverage.
Full story and documents available on nminewsservice.com.
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- NMI News Service is live!
- Runtime
- 37:35
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- First Pitch for 2026 Saipan Little League
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Here's the ceremonial first pitch for the opening of the 2026 Saipan Little League Baseball League thrown out by Antonio Camacho.
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- NMIFA offering free introductory referee course in February
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- NMIFA is hosting a FREE Introductory Referee Course in February. The class session is Feb. 6 (6–8 p.m.) and the field session is Feb. 21 (3–5:30 p.m.), and participants must complete both. Open to ages 14+ and new referees—no experience needed.
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- CUC schedules water service interruption for portions of As Lito, As Perdido, Koblerville on Feb 5
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC has scheduled a water service interruption for portions of As Lito, As Perdido and Koblerville on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to repair waterline leaks along Chalan Monsignor Martinez. Customers may experience low to no pressure during the outage, and full pressure could take 1–2 hours after service returns. For info: (670) 236-4333.
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- Governor, Lieutenant Governor issue statement on passing of Lino Mettao Olopai
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis James C. Mendiola released a statement mourning the passing of Lino Mettao Olopai, honoring him as a cultural leader and historian who worked to preserve Carolinian language, identity, and heritage in the CNMI.
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- OPD holds pre-bid meetings, site walkthrough for Oleai Sports Complex construction package
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- OPD held pre-bid meetings and a site walkthrough as the CNMI moves forward with major upgrades at the Oleai Sports Complex, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, grandstand, locker rooms, ADA access improvements, and baseball facility work. Construction bids are due Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. ChST, and construction management proposals are due Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. ChST.
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- MHS students visit Naeba Ski Resort as part of Seisa Japan cultural exchange program
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- MHS students Kaitlyn, Mikayhla, Mariana, Don, Devon, and Shem visited Naeba Ski Resort as part of the Seisa Japan Cultural Exchange & Ski Program. Chaperones were Ms. Margie and Mr. Jojo, and the group met with Seisa leaders Mr. Kaneko (principal) and Mr. Kuriyama (vice principal).
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- Op-Ed | In the Presence of Giants: Remembering Tata Lino Olopai
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A reader shares a heartfelt tribute to Tata Lino Olopai—remembering a beloved elder whose quiet leadership, humility, and sense of duty anchored family and community, and urging all of us to spend more time listening to our elders while we still can.
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- Democrats and White House strike deal that would avert government shutdown
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Democrats and the White House struck a potential agreement to avert a government shutdown by separating DHS funding and extending it for two weeks while broader funding runs through September.
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- Good Morning Marianas January 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:31:24
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- Good Morning Marianas January 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:43:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- Tan Siu Lin Foundation donates $10,000 as first platinum sponsor for NMC
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Tan Siu Lin Foundation donated $10,000 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation as the first platinum sponsor for the 2026 NMC Golf Open, set for March 21–22. NMC says the tournament is its signature fundraiser supporting efforts to build and equip modern campus facilities tied to workforce development.
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- Latte Built’s Michelob Ultra 2025 12-week challenge draws record 33 participants
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Latte Built 24-Hour Fitness says a record turnout of 33 people signed up for “Latte Built's Michelob Ultra 2025 Wellness & Transformation 12 week challenge,” running January 3–March 28. The program tracks biweekly weigh-ins, waist measurements, and body fat percentage, with prizes for the top three winners plus two runners-up (one male, one female). Sponsors include Marpac and Michelob Ultra ($1,000 cash + in-kind prizes), and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence.
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- King-Hinds to Vets: "We're fighting to justify a CBOC"
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is urging local veterans to register at VA.gov, saying being officially counted is a key step in the push for a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in the Commonwealth so fewer veterans have to travel off-island for basic care.
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- Saipan Humane Society to hold free animal handling and capture training Feb. 3
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Saipan Humane Society is hosting a FREE Animal Handling & Capture training on Feb. 3 (9:30 a.m.–noon) at Casa Marianas (Gold Beach Hotel), featuring John Peaveler. Topics include safe handling, dog/cat capture, and population management. Open to the public. Questions: info@saipanhumanesociety.org
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- DEQ extends public comment period on updated EPA water, wastewater project scoring criteria
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- DEQ is taking public comment on updated scoring criteria used to prioritize CNMI drinking water and wastewater projects for potential EPA State Revolving Fund funding. The deadline was extended to Thursday, Feb. 12. Comments can be emailed or submitted in person at the DEQ office.
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- Governor Apatang meets Guam Governor and Lieutenant Governor ahead of IGIA talks
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Governor David M. Apatang met with Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio in Saipan to align Marianas priorities ahead of an upcoming IGIA meeting, including discussions on mining issues, BoEM, and regional regulatory concerns.
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- Runway lights restored at Saipan airport after NOTAM; inbound flights delayed until daylight
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- UPDATE: CPA confirms the runway lights at Saipan’s airport are back in service after a NOTAM reported RWY 07/25 lights out. Two inbound flights were delayed until daylight (not diverted), and CPA says the issue was resolved overnight.
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- Good Morning Marianas January 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:17:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- Good Morning Marianas January 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:34:28
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- PSS: Classes as usual this week
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Sorry, kiddos. CNMI PSS says schools on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are open and operating on a regular schedule this week, with no school cancellation announced. Students should report as scheduled if they are not sick. PSS says any weather-related changes will be shared through official school communications.
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- NWS: Shear line brings heavy rain, flooding, and hazardous seas; more showers possible this weekend
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Tons of rain across Saipan today, and the National Weather Service says a shear line over the CNMI already dropped 5–7 inches on Saipan with some flooding. Showers and gusty winds hang around for the next few days, a drier break is possible late week into Saturday, then more showers and stronger winds could return by Sunday. High surf and rip current hazards remain in effect for Guam and the CNMI.
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- Viewer Video January 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- What in the heck is going on here?
Viewer video sent from the Chalan Monsignor Guerrero-Airport Road Intersection yesterday afternoon.
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- CNMI DOL hosts MSHA mine safety presentation ahead of February compliance assistance visit
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI DOL and MSHA held a January 23 mine-safety compliance assistance presentation in Saipan ahead of a Courtesy Compliance Assistance Visit expected to begin in February. MSHA says the visit is aimed at education and helping operators identify and correct issues without enforcement penalties.
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- Guam releases public draft of “Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan,” sets hearings and comment deadline
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans released the public draft Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan, a 25-year roadmap updating the island’s comprehensive development plan. Public hearings are set for Feb. 12 (Hågat) and Feb. 25 (Dededo), with comments due March 11.
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- Saipan Chamber urges DHS, Interior to weigh economic impact, says senators’ claims outdated
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urging federal officials to weigh current data and the economic impact before changing the Guam–CNMI Visa Waiver Program or EVS-TAP, warning that abrupt termination would cause severe and immediate harm to the CNMI’s fragile recovery.
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- CNMI DOL urges employers to file 2025 Census of Employment data by January 31
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI DOL is reminding employers to submit their final 2025 Census of Employment (COE) data by January 31. DOL says about 2,400 businesses still haven’t met the reporting requirement and warns late submissions may impact Good Standing certifications.
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- Apatang tells DHS, Interior: EVS-TAP is “core” to CNMI border security
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Governor David M. Apatang has written DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum arguing that EVS-TAP is a core part of the CNMI’s border security framework and warning that disrupting lawful travel programs could weaken enforcement capacity by undermining the Commonwealth’s economic stability.
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- Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Seattle is headed to the Super Bowl after beating the Rams 31-27 in an electric NFC championship game. Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns and the Seahawks’ defense sealed it with a fourth-down stop at the goal line, setting up a Super Bowl matchup with New England in Santa Clara.
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- Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Patriots are headed to their 12th Super Bowl after a gritty 10-7 win over the Broncos in snowy Denver. Drake Maye ran for New England’s only touchdown and sealed it late, while the Patriots’ defense delivered two key takeaways to close out the AFC title game.
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- NMTech classes cancelled until further notice due to flooding.
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- NMTech classes cancelled until further notice due to flooding.
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- Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101 Without Ropes
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Would you do this?
American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101 by scaling the 508-meter skyscraper without ropes and reaching the spire in about 90 minutes. The ascent streamed live on Netflix with a short delay and sparked debate over airing such high-risk feats.
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- King-Hinds to Noem, Burgum: EVS-TAP was built for security, CNMI can’t afford visa waiver changes
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds sent a Jan. 23 letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urging visa and border policy decisions that reflect CNMI realities, defending EVS-TAP as a Trump-era security-and-stability tool and citing a reported drop in tourist births after the program’s implementation.
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- Good Morning Marianas January 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:36:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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- Amata warns deep-sea mining could threaten fishing, culture
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- American Samoa Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen told a House hearing the territory remains opposed to deep-sea mining near its waters, warning fishing and culture are on the line. She pressed Impossible Metals on its timeline to scale “green” technology, environmental testing plans, and a pledge to share profits with the territory.
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- King-Hinds, Moylan press deep-sea mining executives on NEPA, sediment plumes, and consultation
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam Delegate James C. Moylan pressed deep-sea mining executives on NEPA review, sediment plumes, permitting “shortcuts,” and what real consultation with island communities should look like, warning that decisions made in Washington can carry permanent consequences for the Marianas, Guam, and American Samoa.
