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(CNMI HSEM) — A tropical disturbance developing in central Micronesia is expected to move toward the Marianas in the next few days and bring heavy downpours to the islands around midweek. After the storm`s passage to the west, feeder bands along the leeside of the system may bring an extended perio…

(COTA) —  The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, under the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor, is pleased to announce that beginning November 1, 2025, and throughout the entire month, all veterans, active-duty and Reserve members of the U.S. armed forces, including the National Guard an…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, and Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

(Special Advertising Feature) — StayWell Insurance Saipan would like to announce the annual CNMI government employee personal plan open enrollment beginning Nov. 3, 2025, through Dec. 3, 2025.

By Emmanuel T. Erediano Variety News Staff THE  Zoning Board will convene next Thursday to discuss, among other items, the job vacancy for zoning administrator, Board Chairman Henry S. Hofschneider said Thursday. In an interview, Hofschneider said the board will meet on Nov. 6, 2025, to decide on a…

By Emmanuel T. Erediano Variety News Staff THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is investigating a complaint about the illegal dumping of trash and construction debris in San Vicente, its program managers said on Wednesday. BECQ Site Assessment and Remediation Program manager Joshua Sant…

Governor David M. Apatang cautions that further austerity measures may be necessary if the Commonwealth’s fiscal situation worsens, urging department heads to notify staff of potential work-hour reductions by October 31, 2025.

SZE Man Yu Inos, also known as “Yuki,” is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud in federal court.

THE Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a car fire in front of Moonlight on Beach Road in Chalan Kanoa Tuesday morning.

(Press Release) —  The Office of the Attorney General announces that on Oct. 17, 2025, Xiajun Ning was convicted of attempting to bribe Zoning officials with $1,500 in cash after failing to obtain the required building permits at any point prior to and during construction.