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SAIPAN experienced another islandwide power outage Thursday morning at around 7:12 a.m., which lasted about four hours. According to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, the outage was caused by an “auto‑trip.”

THE Board of Education was scheduled to discuss, among other critical matters, a possible issue concerning the CNMI Supreme Court’s interpretation of the constitutionally mandated 25% allocation of government funds to the Public School System, during a special meeting on Capital Hill at 9 a.m. Thur…

IMMEDIATE administrative action to stabilize the workforce can reduce uncertainty in the CNMI economy, Gov. David M. Apatang said in his testimony before the Department of the Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Affairs in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Saipan time.

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — On Tuesday, Gov. David M. Apatang and his Section 902 Consultations Team continued negotiations with the federal government in Washington D.C., underscoring the need for immediate federal regulatory changes and financial support amid the Commonwealth’s fiscal crisis.

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — Acting Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola met with Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Sherman, commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, along with other senior military leaders, to engage in discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing a mutu…

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce expresses its strong support for the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act, a bill that would provide long-term workforce stability while reinforcing protections for U.S. workers in the Commonwealth.

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College is inviting all local employers, government agencies, and business organizations to participate in its upcoming Career Fair on Friday, March 13, 2026. The event offers a valuable opportunity for employers to meet with NMC students, recent graduates, and community m…

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is advising the community of an increase in reported cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease or HFMD in the CNMI.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — The temporary road closure along the northbound lane of Chalan Pale Arnold in Lower Navy Hill, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, and Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

THE Saipan Immigration Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of Lorna R. Maramba, who recently pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a false identification document with intent to defraud the United States.