Local News

(Press Release) — The local Supreme Court’s proposed amendment to the NMI Rules of Attorney Discipline and Procedure that will create confidentiality for attorneys who voluntarily participate in a Lawyer Assistance Program has recently taken effect. 

HAGÅTÑA (BGHC) — BankGuam Holding Company has announced that its board of directors has authorized the payment of a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock.

THE Department of Public Safety’s Highway Patrol Section says its investigation into Wednesday’s fatal auto‑pedestrian crash in Puerto Rico points to pedestrian error, according to Highway Patrol investigator Sgt. Adrian Mendiola.

TWO experienced hikers say they discovered what appeared to be an undocumented latte stone deep in Marpi last year, but they refrained from sharing their find with the public out of concern for vandalism and damage to the site.

THE prices of fuel rose for the first time this year, following two consecutive rollbacks in November and December 2025.

IN light of the looming suspension of flights from South Korea, the administration of Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James Mendiola is monitoring tourism revenue on a monthly basis.

THREE traditional sailing canoes from 500 Sails departed Saipan on Thursday morning for Tinian as part of the annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival, also known as Pika Fest, scheduled for Feb. 13–14.

THE URAALI Refaluwasch Association is urging Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds to introduce legislation that could “align offshore development with principles of territorial equity, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and sustainable blue‑economy advancement.”

(Office of the CNMI Governor) —   Senior leaders across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government are currently participating in a mandatory professional development workshop aimed at strengthening ethical leadership and organizational excellence within the administratio…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a temporary road closure along the northbound lane of Chalan Pale Arnold in Lower Navy Hill from Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, to Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.