PRECINCT 2 Republican House candidate Keith William C. Ada has filed a complaint with the Commonwealth Election Commission regarding the validity of the candidacies of two independent candidates, one of whom is his former wife, Marissa Flores of Precinct 3.

VICENTE "Ben" Sablan Basa, 71, cried while he played the guitar and sang his favorite Elvis Presley song, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?,” at the Manamko' Center on Monday.

THE Commonwealth does not, and cannot, explain how Gov. Ralph DLG Torres’ request to search for a specific document — that is directly related to the charges in the case against him and contains exculpatory information— is a “fishing expedition,” attorney Anthony H. Aguon said.

“WE are currently in a small [Covid-19] surge,” said Commonwealth Healthcare Center Public Health Director and emergency medical physician Dr. Lily Muldoon.

DEPARTMENT of Finance Secretary David DLG Atalig on Friday said about $21 million of the Local Economic Impact Payment — otherwise known as the LEIP or second local stimulus — has been disbursed to CNMI taxpayers.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, was defeated in a GOP primary Tuesday, falling to a rival backed by the former president in a contest that reinforced his grip on the party’s base.

SENATE President Jude U. Hofschneider on Monday said it has always been the objective of lawmakers, especially the Senate leadership, to fully fund the retirees’ 75% benefits as mandated by the settlement agreement, and the 25% allocated by the administration.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a $430 billion bill that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, designed to cut domestic greenhouse gas emissions as well as lower prescription drug prices and high inflation.

THE Commonwealth Ports Authority will again charge a parking fee at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport.

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services  has been awarded $3.4 million to conduct food science research and spur further economic development in the CNMI.

(Reuters) — Police believe the son of the prime suspect in the killings of four Muslim men may have played a role in the murders, which have shaken the Muslim community in New Mexico's largest city.

MAJURO (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — The World Health Organization has declared the covid outbreak in the Marshall Islands a public health emergency.

(Press Release) — Liana S. Hofschneider, the chair of the Saipan & Northern Islands Soil & Water Conservation  District of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced that they will hold their  regular  monthly  meeting  this Friday,  Aug.  19,  2022, at 10 a.m., at …

THE Commonwealth Ports Authority police may soon have law enforcement authority, thanks to a House bill that was unanimously passed by the Senate recently.

(Reuters) — Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer who helped lead challenges to the 2020 election results, said on Monday that he is a target in a criminal probe in Georgia examining attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the election.

TAIPEI (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata of American Samoa, as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation in Taiwan, emphasized the importance of the partnership between the United States and Taiwan, and the mutual interests of pea…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 as CUC continues its ongoing system maintenance.

REPRESENTATIVE Vicente C. Camacho on Monday pre-filed House Bill 22-112 which proposes to establish a veterans preference employment provision in the civil service law.

(Reuters) — Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer who helped lead challenges to the 2020 election results, said on Monday that he is a target in a criminal probe in Georgia examining attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the election.

TARAWA (Radio Australia/Pacnews) — The Kiribati government has made an extraordinary attempt to deport suspended High Court Justice David Lambourne.

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation-Community Guidance Center-Healthy Transitions and System of Care Programs hosted Mental Health First Aid or MHFA trainings certifying an additional 42 individuals.

THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week.

THE man who fled the scene after crashing a pickup truck he was driving and left behind three injured minors was charged with, among others, homicide by vehicle.

THE Public School System on Monday began its two-day professional development session with the participation of close to 1,300 educators and stakeholders from Saipan, Tinian and Rota.

NORTHERN Marianas College welcomed close to 1,300 students to its Fall 2022 semester which began Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

DEPARTMENT of Finance Secretary David DLG Atalig said on Friday that the CNMI is expected to receive roughly $16 million in reimbursements from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency for Covid-19 expenditures.

CHIEF Judge Ramona V. Manglona of the District Court for the NMI granted the parties’ stipulation to issue a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit of Customs Director Jose C. Mafnas against David DLG Atalig in his personal capacity and in his official capacity as secretary of Finance, Willia…

(CHCC) — The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation have confirmed the CNMI’s 39th Covid-19-related death.

THE central government owes roughly $10 million to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation and not $34 million, Department of Finance Secretary David DLG Atalig said on Friday.

DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Christina “Tina” Sablan and her running mate Leila Fleming Staffler challenged their electoral opponents to a debate.

A REFALUWASCH group on Sunday endorsed the NMI Republican Party candidates in this year’s election.  

FELLOW veterans and independent candidates running on the slate of gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and his running mate, Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang, on Friday showed their support for military veteran and retired police officer Edward Castro Barcinas who is vying for R…

NMI Republican House candidate David "Randy" Reyes Sablan on Friday shared his platform that would "address the socio-economic well-being” of the public.

HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — Rudy Fegurgur Quinata and Joyner Scott Sked have each been given life sentences for the murder of former Humåtak Mayor Daniel Sanchez.

GOVERNOR Ralph DLG Torres on Wednesday signed into law House Local Bill 22-36 to appropriate $250,000 in casino fees for the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission and Tinian Mayor's Office.

FESTIVALGOERS had the opportunity to participate in multiple competitions at the Tinian Beef, Beer, and Bands Festival over the weekend, including the first annual Beer Olympics.

MANILA (Reuters) — The Philippines is looking to buy heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States, after scrapping a deal with Russia worth 12.7 billion pesos ($227.35 million) in order to avoid sanctions, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Monday.

(Reuters) — At least one person was killed and 17 injured on Saturday when a car struck a crowd outside a bar in Berwick, Pennsylvania, where a group was raising money to benefit the victims of a recent fire, according to police and local media.

(Office of the Governor) — The Department of Public Works, Energy Division Office along with the Office of the Governor, Office of Grants Management, will host a Tinian Energy Educational Awareness and Community Outreach Program Campaign Drive-Thru Distribution Event.

PAGO PAGO (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — Following a swarm of earthquakes detected at the Manu'a Island Group in American Samoa, the U.S. Geological Survey has dispatched a team to Pago Pago to assess and set up equipment to monitor seismic activities in the island group.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A 29-year-old Delaware man died in an apparent suicide early on Sunday after crashing his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol and firing shots into the air, police said.

(Rotary Club of Saipan) — Just in time for the start of the new school year, the Interact Club of Saipan Southern High School adopted a bus shelter, located in Dandan. Club members spent the past three weekends of their summer break removing graffiti, picking up trash, and painting the bus s…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — There will be scheduled power service interruptions on Aug. 18 and 20, 2022 as CUC continues its ongoing system maintenance.

DEDEDO, Guam (Press Release) — Guam Regional Medical City or GRMC recently received certification from The Joint Commission as an “Advanced Primary Stroke Center.”  However, the good news does not end there because GRMC was also selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s “…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Republicans stepped up calls on Sunday for the release of an FBI affidavit showing the justification for its seizure of documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home amid reports of heightened threats against federal law enforcement personnel.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — There will be a scheduled water service interruption on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, from 8  a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for customers in Fina Sisu (Joeten Subdivision, Gafo Place, Tun Joaquin Doi Road, Ghoot Lane to Bayak Drive).  Customers in the affected areas will expe…

(SCS) — Saipan Community School is hosting its annual open house and parent orientation night on Aug. 18, 2022 at 6 p.m. Parents and students are encouraged to attend as well as members of the community interested in learning more about our school.

THE administration of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres will remit 25% of the retiree pension in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, which starts on Oct. 1, 2022.