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The Annual Youth Summit Conference is being held at Pacific Islands Club in San Antonio.( related story) Photo by Mark Peñaranda

Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens, left, of Andersen Air Force Base’s 36th Wing introduces Vice President Dick Cheney yesterday afternoon at Andersen. Cheney, in his 15-minute address, cited Guam’s growing strategic importance to U.S. security plans. ( related story) Photo Paul Blas

Local News — CNMI

Foreign workers prepare welcome rally for Stayman
3rd public forum discusses NMI long-term vision, retirement
Taman says he’ll seek 2nd term
DPL hearing officer to run for Senate
Fitial, lawmakers discuss budget cuts
Former Hopwood vice principal rated Black as ‘a little above average’
Senate OKs bill on land disposition rule
DPS has new PIO
No foul play in death of ex-convict
No funding for volcanic observation in N. Islands
7 candidates for ACT election
Local community to pay last respects to Camacho
New college wants to help diversify NMI tourism market
Ada proposes tax credits for raceway construction
Young people urge creation of Kagman healthcare facility
‘But they are only baby teeth!’
Camacho declares Precinct 4 candidacy
Promoting local arts, crafts
Red Cross joins cleanup program
Around the Islands

Local News — Guam

Cheney: US won’t retreat in Iraq
5 charged in MidPac theft
2 airmen receive awards for heroism
Feds suggest new consent decree compliance deadlines
Alcorn is Small Business Person of the Year
Camacho to attend national governors meeting
Man, woman steal car, stroller for drugs
Upgrades continue at Navy water plant
Chamber director to serve in Afghanistan

Local News — Palau

Admiral Leidig to visit Peleliu, Angaur
PPUC to seek grant for solar power
$13.5M revenue collections as of Jan 31
Diplomat seeks information about wife’s relative in Palau