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THE complaining witness in the sexual abuse trial of Justin Diaz recanted her accusations on Wednesday, telling a jury she lied when she previously claimed he had sexually assaulted her.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang, Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds, and other CNMI officials met with federal leaders in Washington, D.C., to convey the Commonwealth’s pressing issues and priorities during a two-day visit.

SENATOR Paul A. Manglona on Tuesday sent an inquiry to Isla Community Health Center Chairman Matthew Gregory regarding the current status of the Federally Qualified Health Center or FQHC grant the clinic is expected to receive.

(NMCADSV) — The Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence acknowledges the concerns raised by students, families, and community members regarding reports of non-consensual, AI-generated images of students.

Currently, a broad and weak circulation is in the initial stages of formation south-southeast of Chuuk and south-southwest of Kosrae, and north of Kapingamarangi.

On Wednesday afternoon, the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in coordination with the National Weather Service-Guam, received reports of a funnel cloud sighting in the Southern Saipan area.

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Tinian’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling.

“Parents need to know that in 2023, cases of child abuse and neglect reached 1,000. By 2025, that number had doubled to 2,000. In just two years, the number of cases in the CNMI doubled.”

THE MS Amadea, a premium German cruise ship operated by Phoenix Reisen, received a lively island welcome when it arrived at the Port of Saipan early Tuesday morning. Passengers were greeted by cultural dancers, local vendors, and a street‑market-style reception organized by the Marianas Visitors Au…

“The CNMI’s existing laws, both local and federal, provide clear and unambiguous employee protections and avenues for grievances to be heard. I find this bill unnecessary and duplicative of existing governmental employee protections.”