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(NMC) — Individuals on Rota interested in furthering their education and pursuing a degree at Northern Marianas College are encouraged to attend NMC’s free information session on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — A noticeable sewage odor may be present in the Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico areas on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

THE CNMI is mourning the loss of Lino Mettao “Tata Lino” Olopai, a revered Carolinian cultural leader, master navigator, and knowledge bearer who passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 86.

LORNA Maramba was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers caught her using two falsified permanent resident cards to travel from the CNMI to Hawaii, according to a federal complaint unsealed last week.

THE Public School System is now ready to bid out the construction of Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School after receiving a 100% completed architectural and engineering design.

FOLLOWING a vandalism incident that forced Garapan Central Park to close Wednesday night, Division of Parks and Recreation Director Mike Cruz said the park is now back in operation after staff repaired and secured the electrical panel.

NORTHERN Marianas College Board of Regents nominees Dave Guerrero and Mike Evangelista on Wednesday said they will ensure that NMC remains an accessible, affordable, and high-quality “beacon of hope” for the CNMI.

REPRESENTATIVE Patrick H. San Nicolas, who is running for mayor in this year’s general election, on Friday vowed to ensure that Tinian’s residents and business owners benefit from the ongoing U.S. military buildup.

Military officials speak with local contractors during Industry Day, hosted by the CNMI Small Business Development Center at Northern Marianas College. The Industry Day sessions were held on Saipan, Tinian and Rota last week and focused on sharing updates, resources and opportunities related to fed…

Businessman Steve Jang, center, poses with parishioners of San Jose Church after donating three solar-powered lights on Saturday. “It’s a gift that keeps on giving,” Jang said, adding that the lights will lower operating costs, reduce the church’s environmental footprint, and allow more resources t…