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Increase in families on public assistance
The Guam Daily Post
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Data collected by the Guam Green Growth steering committee’s health and prosperous communities working group with information contributed by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2024 has shown an increase in...
The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored
The Pacific Island Times
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July 6, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...
Pageant contestants find confidence, camaraderie in competition
The Guam Daily Post
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Contestants from four different pageants took center stage Saturday during the Pitbull Empire Coronation Night preliminary competition, which celebrated diversity, strength and cultural pride. The event featured the Mister Guåhan, Miss Guåhan,...
Honolulu-based Coast Guard district receives a new name
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 7, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that it will be renaming its districts, with the Honolulu-headquartered District 14 being renamed the Coast Guard Oceania District. In a media release, the Coast Guard said that “this strategic change,...
Marianas Storytelling series’ final chapter captures life at Mañenggon during WWII
The Guam Daily Post
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This year, Guam is celebrating her 81st anniversary of the liberation of the island. It’s a time of remembrance and honoring those who have died and survived some of the most horrific moments in Guam’s history. And while, sadly, the number of war...
'My client is not guilty': Topasna pleads not guilty in PUA fraud case
Pacific Daily News
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Matthew Topasna, the partner of Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged $1.9 million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring on Friday morning. “My client is not guilty,” attorney Thomas Fisher said on...
From new backpacks to pencils: GTA's Back-to-School Drive to help Mañe'lu
Pacific Daily News
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GTA is launching its annual Back-to-School Drive, this year benefiting Mañe'lu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families on Guam through culturally relevant support and mentorship, the company said in a release. The...
Support neni entrepreneurs this summer at Bonita Baby
The Guam Daily Post
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HAGÅTÑA, GUAM — The Nenpire and Bonita Baby is proud to announce the launch of The Nenpire Launch Pad Corner, a dedicated space at Bonita Baby located in Hagåtña, that shines a spotlight on some of Guam’s youngest and brightest young...
LETTER: Why does a 1% business privilege tax cut matter?
Pacific Daily News
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Over the years, our government budget grew to an astounding $1.03 billion, as of 2024. This government serves a mere 166,000 souls, give or take. That folks, is a $7,831 tax burden on every single person currently living here. Regardless if they...
Community workshops to map islands' maritime heritage sites
The Guam Daily Post
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East Carolina University researchers will conduct community workshops on Guam from July 17-29 to map maritime heritage sites and practices across the Marianas archipelago, part of a federally funded study designed to inform government agencies...
Upornia vs TXXX: Which site is better in 2025?
Business Upturn
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July 6, 2025
In the expansive and constantly evolving world of adult entertainment, two names have emerged as leading contenders for U.S. viewers seeking a seamless and high-quality free streaming experience in 2025—Upornia and TXXX. While both platforms boast...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Nonprofit conductor: New CEO of Lane County United Way
KLCC - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This...
Judge remands 2020 COVID-19 double pay matter back to CSC
The Guam Daily Post
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Superior Court of Guam Judge Arthur Barcinas has remanded a COVID-19 related double pay issue back to the Civil Service Commission for further proceedings, determining that the commission failed to make necessary factual findings in the matter....
‘We Are Guardians’ Review: Leonardo DiCaprio Executive Produced This Simple but Galvanizing Documentary About the Destruction of the Amazon
IndieWire
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July 10, 2025
Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, the scattered but stirring eco doc “We Are Guardians” assigns itself the unenviable challenge of providing a small — yet broadly comprehensive — window onto one of the greatest environmental crises in the...
Rearview Mirror: Wallabies to puka shells: a collection of vignettes
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 11, 2025
In the 1950s, my predecessor, Bob Krauss, had a column called In One Ear. It was a series of short, unrelated vignettes. I thought I’d recreate that today with short pieces that have come across my desk recently. We’ll cover cats, dogs and...
Midnight Hammer was the second-longest bombing mission: The B-2 also flew the longest
We Are The Mighty
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July 6, 2025
Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident Operation Midnight Hammer saw B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to...
Northeast PA Quilts of Valor honors 5 veterans for their courage, dedication and service
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
PLAINS TWP. — Five members of the United States military were recently honored by the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor at an outdoor ceremony held at the Plains Township Municipal Park’s Pavilion. Family and friends recently joined with the members of...
In our 50s, we moved to a remote Pacific island. We know we'll need better healthcare someday, but for now, it's paradise.
Insider
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July 11, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Buz Moffett, 63, who moved from Hawaii to Pohnpei, an island in the Pacific Ocean that's part of the Federated States of Micronesia, with his wife in 2018. It has been edited for length and...
US think tank report calls for removal of all 500 US military trainers in Taiwan
Taipei Times
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July 9, 2025
A report released yesterday by US think tank Defense Priorities called on the US to withdraw all 500 US military training personnel currently stationed in Taiwan to avoid appearing “provocative” to China and contravening “past commitments not to...