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Guam defeats Wallis and Futuna to claim Women’s Beach Volleyball Bronze
KOROR, Palau — Guam captured the bronze medal in women’s beach volleyball with a commanding 2-0 victory over Wallis and Futuna on Wednesday, showcasing strong serving and court awareness throughout the match. In the opening set, Guam’s Austia...

Cars Plus Guam & Heirs to Islands unveils new Santa Fe and Santa Cruz design
Atoigue, Heirs to Islands' co-founder, says the design, which is symbolized by the island’s red dirt mountains, is all about the love for the land. "They’re meant to be driven off-road and explore the island. I felt like the synergy of my...

‘History Comes Alive’ festival commemorates 75th anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam Aug. 1
History Comes Alive – Luma’la i Estoria-ta (Organic Act of Guam) Hagåtña, Guam — The Guam Legislature, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor, Judiciary of Guam, District Court of Guam, Mayor’s Council of Guam, Congressional Office, the...

Jane Quitano wins Guam's lone medal in Nagoya
When 19 members of the Pickleball Guam Association, including PGA President Elwin Quitano, competed in the Kinto Japan Cup in Nagoya last weekend, the goals were clear yet ambitious: win as many medals as possible and strengthen the relationship...

Guam weekend things to do: Comedian Rex Navarrete returns, Hågat carnival & car show, cannabis expo, exhibits
From getting your comedy fix at Rex Navarrete’s two shows to bringing the whole family to the two-day inaugural Mount Carmel Fiesta Carnival and Auto Show down in Hågat, there’s something for everyone this weekend on Guam. But there’s more. Check...

'There's something for everyone': eBooks are back at Guam's public libraries
eBooks are back, and the Guam Public Library System’s collection is bigger and better than ever before. The library’s digital shelves are once again stocked with thousands of titles, ready to be borrowed and enjoyed by library patrons accessible...

Calling all Guamanians near and far – send us your Liberation Day shoutouts!
Calling Guamanians near and far — we want to hear from you! As Guam prepares to celebrate our 81st Liberation Day on July 21, KUAM is inviting Guamanians around the world to send in your liberation shoutouts! Whether you're on island or thousands...

Guam marked as support location for Resolute Force Pacific exercise 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, 35th Operations Group commander, briefs incoming exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force/Airman Hannah Bench By Pacific Island...

Pika's Best of Guam 2025 nominations closing July 16
We’re down to the last few days of nominations for Pika’s Best of Guam 2025, with nearly 200,000 nominations now in the bag. The last day to nominate the best of the best is July 16. Only the Top 5 nominees in 222 categories will advance to the...

Guam's 12U Cal Ripken All-Stars headed to regionals in California
Guam's 12U Cal Ripken All-Stars are headed to the Cal Ripken Pacific Southwest Regionals in Visalia, California from July 13 to July 19, 2025. The roster: Alexander Fejeran, Austia Castro, Brennon Naputi, Jay-shawn Welter, Jun Sigrah, Keegan...

Guam's Masakåda lose to Vietnam, out of AFC qualifiers
The Guam Women’s National Team lost to host country Vietnam in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday and are out of the tournament. The Masakåda finished the qualifiers with a record of 1-1-1, with its lone loss to the...

Korean Air leadership eager to double air service to Guam
“Guam is a favorite destination for Korean visitors, and we want to create more opportunities to welcome them here,” said Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. Office of the Guam Governor HAGÅTÑA (Office of the Guam Governor) — Governor Lou Leon Guerrero,...

Guam's Masakåda ousted from AFC qualifier
Guam’s national women’s soccer team, the Masakåda, wrapped up its run in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers with a 1-1-1 record. The team’s only loss came on the final day of competition in a 4-0 defeat to Vietnam at Viet Tri...

Guam Department of Defense map billions in defense upgrades
The governor emphasized that Guam must not only remain the tip of the spear, but become the center of planning, protection, and progress. That includes upgrades to missile defense, hardening infrastructure, and fast-tracking road and biosafety...

Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority writes off $820k in unpaid rent, most to Section 8 fraud

A Tragic Accident And Life Insurance Led This Guam Native To The Top Of A $6 Billion Firm
Lorrie Baldevia Courtesy of AssuredPartners Name: Lorrie Baldevia Firm: AssuredPartners Location: Seattle, WA Total Value of Policies: $6.3 billion Background: Lorrie Baldevia describes her connection to insurance as deeply personal. The eldest of...

Guam Museum exhibit “So We Leapt,” honors CHamoru World War II resilience

GUAM FINISHES 1-1-1 IN ASIAN CUP QUALIFIER
PRESS RELEASE – The Guam Women’s National Team completed its bid in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Qualifiers with a 1-1-1 record, with its lone loss to group winners Vietnam in the final day of the competition at the Viet Tri Stadium...

Guam's final medal haul at 20 as 2025 Pacific Mini Games wrap up
Guam’s final medal tally was at 20, including four gold, as the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau wrapped up on Wednesday. The island’s athletes are also bringing home nine silver and seven bronze. Tahiti dominated the Pacific Mini Games from June...

LETTER: Why is labor utilization inconsistent at the Port of Guam?
When we look at the definition of efficiency, it is the ability of a process to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense while meeting customer requirements. The Port of Guam general manager, Rory Respicio, has failed to...