NMI News Service
Good Morning Marianas April 2, 2026
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- Good Morning Marianas April 2, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:32:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela #iran #xxxy
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- Marianas Beach Resort Names Industry Veteran Bart Jackson as General Manager
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Marianas Beach Resort owner David Hood has named industry veteran Bart Jackson as the property's new general manager as the resort moves toward its Sheraton rebrand. Full story at the link.
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- Rain Delays Behind Them, Saipan Little League Senior and Junior Divisions Heat Up
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The rain held things up, but Saipan Little League is in full swing — and the stats are impressive. The Fielders and Ol'Aces are both unbeaten in their divisions, with Damian Palacios posting a 0.00 ERA and Kaleb Reyes hitting .733. Full stats for both divisions at nminewsservice.com.
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- Triple J to Open Furniture and Appliance Store in Chalan Kanoa on April 6
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Triple J is opening a new Furniture and Appliance store at the Pay-Less Fresh Market in Chalan Kanoa on Monday, April 6. The store will carry GE Appliances, home furnishings, bedding and decor. Full story at the link.
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- Apatang Administration Plans Public Land Lease Relief for Hotels, Tourism Businesses
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Apatang administration plans to authorize lease relief for hotels and businesses on CNMI public lands, including rent deferrals and flexible payment schedules, as visitor arrivals remain 20% below last year's pace. A formal announcement is expected next week. Full story at the link.
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- Saipan World Resort Scales Back Operations Amid Aviation Instability, Rising Fuel Costs
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Saipan World Resort has announced a temporary operational scale-down, blaming global aviation instability and rising fuel costs for a sharp drop in occupancy. Management says the move is intended to strengthen long-term sustainability. Full story at the link.
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- FULL ADDRESS: Trump Touts Iran Military Progress, Warns of Further Strikes in Nationwide Address
- Runtime
- 18:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night on Operation Epic Fury, saying Iran's military has been effectively dismantled and warning of further strikes if no deal is reached. Full story at the link.
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- President Trump Touts Iran Military Progress, Warns of Further Strikes in Nationwide Address
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night on Operation Epic Fury, saying Iran's military has been effectively dismantled and warning of further strikes if no deal is reached. Full story at the link.
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- Sinahi Returned to Chief Quipuha Statue in Hagåtña
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The sinahi belonging to the Chief Quipuha statue in Hagåtña has been recovered after going missing March 31. A motorist found it placed back in the statue's hand late Wednesday. Full story at the link.
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- Apatang Grants Easter Administrative Leave for CNMI Executive Branch Employees
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Gov. David M. Apatang has authorized administrative leave for non-essential Executive Branch employees starting at 12:30 p.m. today in observance of Easter.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 31, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:43:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela #iran #xxxy
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- FULL INTERVIEW: IT&E CEO David Gibson
- Runtime
- 28:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- IT&E just launched The Loop — and it's not an April Fools' joke. Spend $150 a month and get 50 cents off every gallon at Shell, free data roaming to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and the U.S., plus a free service of your choice. Sign up in the next two weeks and you're in the raffle for a Toyota Corolla Cross. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- IT&E Launches 'The Loop,' Offering $.50 Off/Gal at Shell, Free Data Roaming, and more
- Runtime
- 4:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- SAIPAN — IT&E has launched a new loyalty program called The Loop, offering customers who spend $150 or more per month a package of benefits including 50 cents off per gallon of fuel at Shell stations, free international data roaming and a free service of their choice, CEO David Gibson announced Wednesday on Good Morning Marianas.
Gibson, who joined host Brad Ruszala live in studio, was emphatic that the announcement was not an April Fools' joke.
Customers enrolled in The Loop will receive 50 cents off every gallon of fuel at Shell, with the discount tied to their Pacific Points account. Free data roaming is included for travel to the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan and the mainland United States. Customers may also choose one free service from IT&E's lineup, including additional phone lines, MiFi devices, Beam fixed wireless internet or other available plans.
The program is open to both new and existing consumer customers. Existin...
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- House Honors Pioneer Contestants of Inaugural Miss Northern Marianas Descent Pageant
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The CNMI House honored the pioneer contestants of the inaugural Miss Northern Marianas Descent Beauty Pageant with a Commemorative Resolution, recognizing Queen Siana Tasi and her fellow titleholders as the first Marianas Cultural Ambassadors. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- CNMI Kicks Off Environmental Awareness Month With Cleanups, Earth Day Walk, Expo and More
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- April is Environmental Awareness Month in the CNMI — and DEQ has a packed schedule across all three islands. Island-wide cleanups, an Environmental Expo, a free movie night, an Earth Day walk, tree planting and mural contests are all on the calendar. Full schedule at nminewsservice.com.
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- King-Hinds Urges USCIS to Fix EAD Renewal Crisis That Could Sideline 10 Percent of CNMI Workforce
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Congresswoman King-Hinds is sounding the alarm — USCIS processing failures on Long-Term Resident work permit renewals could sideline up to 10 percent of the CNMI workforce. She's calling on USCIS to implement automatic extensions and a dedicated processing track. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Fisherman Found Unresponsive on Rota Reef Dies Despite Rescue Efforts
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A 51-year-old fisherman found unresponsive on the reef near Poña Point Pavilion in Rota has died. Responders deployed a boat from East Harbor and performed CPR throughout the rescue, but the attending physician at Rota Health Center pronounced him dead on arrival. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Rep. Ogo Honors Young Cultural Advocate Keannalyn Diaz for Education, Cultural Promotion
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Rep. Julie Marie Ogo has honored Keannalyn Chanel Angel Diaz with a Honoria of Recognition for her work promoting Chamorro and Carolinian culture and inspiring young women to pursue their education. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- CUC Electric Bills to Rise in April as Fuel Adjustment Charge Increases
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- CUC electric bills are going up in April. The Fuel Adjustment Charge rises to $0.245 per kWh on April 1, up from $0.22075, due to rising global oil prices. The full calculated rate is nearly double that, but capped pending CPUC approval. Details at nminewsservice.com.
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- Op-Ed: Public accountability requires a clear explanation of how this case unraveled
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- How did a major public-corruption case against a former CNMI governor end in dismissal with prejudice, a $23,000 settlement, and the termination of the prosecutor who said the evidence was insufficient? Rep. Vincent "Kobre" Aldan examines the public record and asks the questions the people of the CNMI deserve answers to. Read it at nminewsservice.com.
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- King-Hinds Opens 2026 Congressional Art Competition With Covenant Anniversary Theme
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Congresswoman King-Hinds is calling on CNMI high school students to enter the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year's theme — "Our Golden Chapter: 50 Years of the Covenant" — makes it a especially meaningful one. The district winner's artwork hangs in the U.S. Capitol for a year. Deadline is April 17. Details at nminewsservice.com.
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- Shear Line Brings Strong Gusts to Northern CNMI; Dry Trade Wind Pattern Expected Through Weekend
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Strong gusts are hitting the northern CNMI today as a shear line sits just north of Saipan. The good news — a dry trade-wind pattern is expected through the weekend, with just a slight uptick in showers and winds as a trade surge develops. Full NWS outlook at nminewsservice.com.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 31, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:42:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela #iran #xxxy
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- Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Policies Allowing Boys to Compete in Girls' Sports
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Justice Department is suing Minnesota in federal court over state policies that allow boys to compete in girls' sports and access girls' locker rooms, alleging violations of Title IX. The complaint names two specific student cases and cites a locker room incident at Stewartville High School. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Three Arrested After Officers Catch Suspects Siphoning Fuel From Mayor's Office Vehicles
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A DPS patrol officer caught three people in the act of siphoning fuel from government vehicles at the Mayor's Office early Saturday morning. A search of their vehicle turned up a fuel container, a cut hose — and meth. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Director Named National 250 Public Service Champion
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi has been named one of 250 Public Service Champions nationally by the National Academy of Public Administration. She represents the CNMI among honorees selected from across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- CNMI Judiciary to Mark Law Week With Proclamation Signing, Student Awards Ceremony
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The CNMI Judiciary kicks off Law Week 2026 with a proclamation signing and student awards ceremony April 24 at 9:30 a.m. at Guma' Hustisia. Law Week runs April 27 through May 1 under the theme "Rule of Law and the American Dream." Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- CNMI SBDC, Air Force Team Up to Train Local Businesses on Federal Contracting
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- More than 60 CNMI small business owners got hands-on federal contracting training this month, with U.S. Air Force contracting officers walking them through SAM.gov, capabilities statements and the DoD bidding process. The CNMI SBDC and 356th ETSG out of Andersen AFB made it happen on both Saipan and Tinian. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- CHCC Monitoring for Whooping Cough After Additional Cases Confirmed in Guam
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Guam has confirmed additional whooping cough cases this year, and CHCC is monitoring the CNMI closely. No cases confirmed here as of March 27 — but health officials are urging residents to stay up to date on pertussis vaccinations. Free vaccines available for eligible children. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Marianas Records 15,495 Visitor Arrivals in February, Korea Flights Continue to Decline
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Marianas welcomed 15,495 visitors in February — down 2% from last year — as Korean air seat losses continue to drag on tourism numbers. China posted a 33% spike thanks to Lunar New Year timing, and PAL's new Manila-Saipan service launched March 29. Full MVA report at nminewsservice.com.
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- Op-Ed: Relational Leadership in a Positional World
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- If four U.S. senators can fly to Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul to reassure allies before a Trump-Xi summit, why is it still so rare for high-level delegations to sit with communities in the Marianas and listen on our terms? Gregorie Michael Towai writes on relational leadership, the Covenant, and what accountability actually looks like in the CNMI. Read it at nminewsservice.com.
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- CNMI Labor Department Warns 75 Percent of Employers Have Not Filed Required Employment Data
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Three out of four CNMI employers have not yet filed required Census of Employment data, and the April 30 deadline is closing in. Failure to comply could cost you your Certificate of Good Standing. Details at nminewsservice.com.
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- CUC Tinian Office to Temporarily Relocate to Tinian Diamond Hotel Starting April 7
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Heads up Tinian — the CUC office is temporarily moving to the Tinian Diamond Hotel and Restaurant starting April 7. The current office closes April 6 for the move. All services continue at the new location. Full details at nminewsservice.com.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:28:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- China's flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday, restoring a travel link suspended since the start of COVID-19 in 2020. Chinese tour groups made up 90% of North Korea's visitors before the ban. Full AP report at nminewsservice.com.
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- North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- North Korea says Kim Jong Un watched a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine capable of reaching the U.S. mainland — but outside experts are questioning the claims. Full AP report at nminewsservice.com.
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- Gulf States Tell US a Ceasefire With Iran Is Not Enough — Missile Threat Must Be Eliminated
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Gulf Arab states are telling Washington that ending the war with Iran isn't enough — any deal must permanently degrade Iran's missile and drone capabilities and guarantee the Strait of Hormuz stays open. Full Reuters report at nminewsservice.com.
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- Saipan Chamber April Meeting to Feature Workforce Pell Grant Presentation, Industry Showcase
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Saipan Chamber's April General Membership Meeting is Wednesday at Crowne Plaza — and the topic is Workforce Pell Grants and short-term training for high-demand industries. NMC is presenting. Lunch runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details at nminewsservice.com.
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- Chinese siblings charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A brother and sister are facing federal charges after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. The brother fled to China after planting it — his sister allegedly helped cover his tracks. Full AP report at nminewsservice.com.
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- Tania Tan Breaks CNMI 1500-Meter Record at UCLA Invitational
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Tania Tan is at it again. The NMI distance standout clocked 4:55.54 in the 1500 meters at UCLA this weekend — good for 8th place and a new Northern Mariana Islands national record. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- US senators visit Taiwan before Trump Xi summit
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Four U.S. senators — two Democrats, two Republicans — are heading to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea ahead of Trump's May summit with China's Xi Jinping. The trip is a show of support for alliances seen as critical to countering China in the Indo-Pacific. Full AP report at nminewsservice.com.
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- Miss Northern Marianas Descent Brings Women's Month Read-Aloud to Joeten-Kiyu Public Library
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The inaugural Miss Northern Marianas Descent, Siana Dorene F. Tasi, brought Women's Month to life at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library with a special read-aloud for kids earlier this month. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Ex-UN Official Backs Camacho, Calls AG Opposition Letter a 'Hatchet Job'
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A former CNMI Public Defender who later served at the United Nations is urging the Senate to confirm Judge Joseph Camacho as Presiding Judge — and he's not holding back on the AG's opposition letter. Masood Karimipour calls it a "hypocritical hatchet job" driven by overzealous prosecutors. Full story at nminewsservice.com.
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- Funeral for Melvin Wayne Camacho Sakisat March 2, 2026
- Runtime
- 4:17:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- This broadcast is brought to you from the San Roque church.
In Loving Memory of ✝ Melvin Wayne Camacho Sakisat
Lovingly known as “Smel”
Sunrise: May 17, 1967
Sunset: February 22, 2026
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- IOC President Coventry Defends New Women's Policy, Says Science Is Clear and More Guidance Is Coming
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry went on camera to defend the new women's competition policy, calling the science clear and promising more guidance ahead. Full story and video at the link.
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- Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on Beach Road in San Jose, Driver Cited
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A pedestrian was struck in a marked crosswalk on Beach Road in San Jose Friday afternoon — other vehicles had already stopped to let him cross when a Toyota Prius moved lanes and hit him. The driver was cited. Full story at the link.
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- Latte Built Fighter Ernest Licop Steps Up as White Belt Against Blue Belt at Ballroom Blitz Tonight
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Eight months into jiu-jitsu, Ernest "Batman" Licop is stepping up against a blue belt tonight at Ballroom Blitz. He says it feels like an underdog story. Five Latte Built fighters are on the card. Full story at the link.
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- Maratita Drops 50 Pounds to Win Latte Built's 12-Week Transformation Challenge
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- He started at 253 pounds, worked out every day for 12 weeks, and crossed the finish line at 203. Audie Maratita is the winner of Latte Built's biggest-ever transformation challenge — and he's not done yet. Full story and video at the link.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:25:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- Two Charged in DOC Contraband Case; Bail Set at $25,000 Each
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Corrections officer and female suspect arrested in Tuesday's DOC contraband bust appear in court. Both are charged with promoting prison contraband and bail has been set at $25,000 each. Full story at the link.
