Local News

(Press Release) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announces that the VA Outpatient Clinic on Saipan is temporarily closed due to the impacts of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Reopening represents a remarkable achievement of determination, faith, and community effort in the face of catastrophic circumstances.

Judiciary facilities are now open on a limited basis to address bail, family protection, emergency, time-sensitive, and selected criminal matters. Additionally, starting Wednesday April 22, the Cashier’s Office will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

(FHB) — First Hawaiian Bank continues recovery efforts in Saipan following recent severe weather impacts. The Oleai Branch generator has been repaired and is now fully operational.

RELIEF and recovery are now in motion across the CNMI following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

THE post–Super Typhoon Sinlaku relief operation is shaping up to be more complex than the response following Super Typhoon Yutu in 2018.

THE Public School System will begin site inspections of all school facilities across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota this week as it moves into the recovery phase following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

THE Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation reported Monday that no deaths have been linked to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, though several residents have sought medical care for storm-related injuries.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Monday said the Commonwealth is still finalizing its request for a major disaster declaration to the President Donald Trump as federal teams continue assessing the widespread destruction left by Super Typhoon Sinlaku on Tinian and Saipan.