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By Bryan Manabatbryan@mvariety.comVariety News Staff THE federal court on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging a Filipino national with marriage fraud. A grand jury in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands indicted Michael Padilla Morales on Oct. 9 on one count of marriage fraud. …

By Andrew Robertoandrew@mvariety.comVariety News Staff    A PROCLAMATION signing at the governor’s office on Thursday marked October as CNMI Humanities Month. The Northern Marianas Humanities Council organized the ceremony. According to the council’s website, the organization’s mission is to …

(SHS) — The Saipan Humane Society is proud to announce the successful completion of its second Mars Ambassador Program Spay and Neuter Clinic, held last month on both Saipan and Rota. This life-saving outreach provided much-needed veterinary care to over 300 animals across the islands, helping impr…

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

“We deeply mourn the passing of Deputy Marshal III Jesus S. Santos, a dedicated and faithful member of the Judiciary family who served for 29 years.”

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) —  There will be a temporary road closure along the northbound lane on Beach Road in Susupe on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(USPS) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research stamp.

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WASHINGTON (Office of the CNMI Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is asking residents and businesses in the Northern Marianas to contact her office if they have been charged new tariffs on packages sent to the United States following the implementation of Executive Or…

COMMISSIONER of Education Lawrence F. Camacho has reassured education stakeholders across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota that the Public School System’s accreditation remains secure, as PSS navigates “unprecedented fiscal challenges.”