Local News

NMI welcomes return of international flights

June 21, 2026• Local News

Jeju Air’s first direct flight from Seoul Incheon arrived at Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, and the airline has committed to operating four flights a week through Oct. 25, with daily flights during peak periods of July 22-Aug. 3 and Sept. 23-Oct. 10.
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Sen. Castro aligns with GOP, urges voter to ‘look beyond social media’ (updated)

June 21, 2026• Local News

SENATOR Manny Gregory Tenorio Castro has joined the CNMI Republican Party and endorsed the GOP gubernatorial ticket of former Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and former Kagman High School Principal Benjamin Jones Jr.
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Governor reiterates support for EVS-TAP

June 21, 2026• Local News

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Thursday wrote to U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Mike Lee, reiterating his written testimony emphasizing the importance of the Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program to the CNMI’s economic recovery.
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CUC reports $731,518 year-to-date cash flow deficit as liabilities rise

June 21, 2026• Local News

THE Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s unaudited statement of cash flows for the year-to-date period that ended on April 30, 2026 indicates a $731,518 deficit.
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Sports

June 21, 2026• Local Sports

Bucher, Santos lead standout performances at NMA open meet

June 21, 2026• Local Sports

Fighters flex their muscle, Chon Chon delivers surprise victory

June 20, 2026• Local Sports

Braves open title defense against Dodgers

June 18, 2026• Local Sports

Saipan G-Rollers turn adversity into opportunity on Guam trip (updated)

June 18, 2026• Local Sports

Rustlers extend lead, Noypi 2.0 wins thriller in 8-ball action

June 18, 2026• Local Sports

James Dela Cruz named overall male winner of 2026 Gold’s Gym Transformation Challenge

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Editorials

What Sen. Castro and MVA said

June 18, 2026• Editorials

In the case of the House bills that triggered the current legislative hullabaloo, did the House conduct public hearings before acting on the measures? Were CUC, CPUC, or other experts consulted or given the opportunity to provide comments? If not, why not?
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Déjà vu at CUC

June 11, 2026• Editorials

We are good at identifying glaring problems and coming up with sensible solutions. But the follow-through leaves much to be desired.
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Zero

June 4, 2026• Editorials

Everyone on Capital Hill is “for education.” Yet they passed a budget that forced PSS to reduce the number of its school days. Elected officials are also “for public health,” but they have consistently underfunded the medical referral program.
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FAC fury and political amnesia

May 28, 2026• Editorials

A curious thing to hear: an elected official condemning CUC’s management while praising its rank and file for their “good work.” Who does he think oversees them and sets the direction needed to ensure efficient operations?
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Letters

Questions

June 15, 2026• Letters to the Editor

The major problem is the fuel source along with normal bureaucratic inefficiency.
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Urgently needed: An amendment to HR 8800 to include the CNMI

June 14, 2026• Letters to the Editor

As you know, the issue on inclusion of the CNMI in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act or RECA as “downwinders” is not new to the CNMI delegate’s office.
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Opinions

Trek through the jungle

June 21, 2026• Columnists

NEAR Bird Island at the northern end of Saipan there is a trail that leads west through the jungle, over the hump of Marpi and down to As Matuis. It is not for everyone but if you want to feel the island breathe, take its pulse and smell its scents you should hike this trail.
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What CUC said

June 18, 2026• Columnists

Politicians can advocate for and commiserate with ratepayers all they want, but someone still has to pay for generating power and providing CUC’s services.
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Business

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports

June 21, 2026• Business News

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan plans to set a target of about $2.3 trillion in combined public ​and private investment by 2040 across ‌17...
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Regional/World

Woman faces meth charge, claims drugs were planted

June 21, 2026• Regional, World

The charging document contains allegations that during a traffic stop on June 19, Alice Elizabeth Cruz Cabales, 45, was displaying behavior that police believe is consistent with being under the influence of narcotics.
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National

Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight

June 21, 2026• National

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran as both nations seek ​a durable end to their war while disagreeing over Iran’s claims that it had closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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