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A COMBINATION of capital improvement project or CIP funding and allocations from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration will help the Department of Public Works move forward with road hazard mitigation projects, DPW Secretary Ray N. Yumul said.

THE Northern Marianas Technical Institute, Northern Marianas College, the Public School System, and the Workforce Investment Agency have made measurable strides in building the local workforce, according to the CNMI Department of Labor.

(DPS) — The Department of Public Safety advises the public that two DUI sobriety checkpoints will be conducted on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance roadway safety and reduce impaired driving.

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — Gov. David M. Apatang welcomed representatives from Philippine Airlines, Bryan Sansolis, regional head of Japan, Korea, and Oceania, and Rizlyn Blaine Roxas, PAL marketing officer, during a press conference held to announce the return of PAL to the Commonwealth of th…

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — Gov. David M. Apatang, joined by senior members of his administration, participated in the Guam Civil-Military Coordination Council during meetings held in Guam, as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands joined Guam leaders and federal partners in discussio…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be temporary road closures along the northbound lane of Chalan Pale Arnold in Lower Navy Hill to allow for sewer line cleaning.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be scheduled water service interruptions on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, and Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

(MANGO) — The Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations is pleased to announce a series of free workshops open to the public in February, designed to support nonprofit organizations through practical guidance, best practices, and foundational knowledge. These sessions aim to strengthen no…

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Saipan’s east and south recreational beaches this week.

SUPERIOR Court Judge Kenneth L. Govendo sentenced Jerry H. Smith to serve 275 days in prison for his sixth conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol.