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THE Make-A-Wish Foundation, along with dozens of sponsors, gathered at Crowne Plaza’s Ataari Dinner Show on Saturday to celebrate Janie Benavente and her parents, Eun and Jeremiah Benavente, and the wish that came true.

SENATE Vice President Corina L. Magofna last week introduced Senate Bill 24-58, which would further empower the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission to protect ratepayers from billing errors and surprise charges.

CNMI parents who took meaningful leadership roles in addressing issues affecting children were recognized at the 2026 Parent Leadership Summit, hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs’ Division of Youth Services at Aqua Resort Club on Saturday.

ASAN, Guam (Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office) — The Department of the Navy, including both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps; the U.S. Air Force; the U.S. Army; and the U.S. Coast Guard (collectively referred to as “Action Proponents”) have prepared a supplement to the 2015 Mariana Isl…

At 1:55 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, a report of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 22.950°N 144.302°E about 539.4 miles north of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

EPIPHANIO Cabrera, who was reinstated Friday by Gov. David M. Apatang as administrator of the Office of Grants Management–State Clearinghouse, said he felt relieved and hoped to continue the work he has been doing.

A GROUP of protesters from OurCommonwealth670, Prutehi Guåhan, From Luta for Luta, Marianas for Palestine, and other community organizations gathered outside the administration building on Capital Hill Friday morning, voicing opposition to federal discussions on potential deep-sea mining in waters …

OVER 250 employees, many accompanied by their families, had their health checked during the first-ever Triple J Enterprises Health & Wellness Fair at the multi-purpose center in Susupe on Friday.

(CNMI DOL) — The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding all employers that timely communication with the Department and affected employees is required in the event of a reduction in force or business closure, as outlined in § 80-20.1-240 of the CNMI Administrative Code.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — A noticeable sewage odor may be present in the Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico areas on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.