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OPINION Lotz: From Tumon Bay to Pati Point, Guam's marine preserves beckon
Pacific Daily News
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In my series of advocacy articles of what we should be offering as truly Guam sites for tourists to visit and enjoy, the final and perhaps most apparent are the ocean, reefs, and beaches of the island. Certainly, what is most obvious to tourists...
'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn
The Pacific Island Times
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June 28, 2025
Guam's health care leaders discuss Bill 82-38 at a press conference held June 27, 2025, at Hyatt Regency Guam. Photo by Jann Furukawa/Pacific Island Times Guam's medical community has warned that a bill proposing to replace the arbitration system...
GEC hosts anew college poll worker program on July 4-26, course fees fully covered
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Election Commission is once again hosting a two-credit course College Poll Worker Program, which may be used towards teachers’ recertification or reclassification, as well as help prepare students in the administration of Guam's elections...
Guam to host first cannabis trade show amid industry growth push
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's inaugural cannabis-themed trade show and concert will launch next month, bringing together advocates, educators and entrepreneurs as the island's cannabis industry seeks to overcome regulatory challenges and build momentum. “Cultivate - The...
Park staff keeping an eye on weather conditions
Peninsula Daily News - Washington State
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June 28, 2025
PORT ANGELES — The temporary fireworks stands popping up in parking lots and empty lots on the Olympic Peninsula are a sign for most people that the Fourth of July is almost here. For Jeff Bortner, Olympic National Park’s interagency fire...
Heat alerts issued for northern Taiwan, 37°C possible Tuesday
Focus Taiwan
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July 1, 2025
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) Temperatures in Taiwan are expected to stay high Tuesday under the influence of a persistent Pacific high pressure system, and the Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued heat advisories for part of the country. The...
Duluthian Sailor returns home for Navy Week
WDIO - Minnesota
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July 1, 2025
Local news, sports, weather presented by the WDIO News Team Over two decades after graduating from Duluth East High School, one sailor has gotten a chance to serve at home – at least for a quick assignment. Master at Arms Senior Chief (MACS) KC...
Acting Gov. Tenorio nominates Tina Garcia as GEDA administrator
Pacific Daily News
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Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio nominated Christina “Tina” D. Garcia to serve as the next chief executive officer and administrator of the Guam Economic Development Authority, which requires legislative confirmation. The nomination comes months after...
Army Works to Deter Chinese Threats
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
JUNE 30, 2025 – China is developing military technologies, capabilities and procedures at a pace and scale never before seen, said Army Gen. Ronald P. Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, who spoke today during a strategic landpower forum at the...
9 breathtaking beaches on Guam
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Gun Beach (The Guam Guide) Guam is a beautiful island with some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. From the calm waters of Tumon Bay to the rugged coastline of Ritidian Point, there is a beach for everyone on Guam. So come and explore...
Regional fishery management council appointments announced
National Fisherman - Alaska
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June 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the nation’s eight regional fishery management councils, a key step in the federal effort to manage and protect marine resources...
LETTER: Create a Guam culture and ocean pavilion
Pacific Daily News
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I recently had the chance to attend Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, and let me say, it’s not just an expo. It’s a global showcase, a brain spa, and a cultural theme park all rolled into one. Countries like Uzbekistan, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are doing...
ASTRO names key officer to lead off Guam’s 3D printing venture
The Pacific Island Times
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June 26, 2025
Submarine models and vessel parts can be created using 3D printing technology. Photo by Mar-Vic Cagurangan By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America, or ASTRO America, has hired a director...
Guam’s Breaking Wave Theatre Company wins national grant for climate justice show
KUAM
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June 24, 2025
“Our topic for ‘We Will Not Go Silent’ was climate change and climate justice in relation to Guahan and as we were doing the research and we were talking and in these circles we realized we couldn’t talk about climate justice and climate change...
Children's cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination, removed from Guam shelves
Pacific Daily News
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A popular children's cough syrup from brand Little Remedies is being recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination that could result in vomiting, diarrhea or even death, and local health officials on Thursday said the products are being...
Archaeologists Find 3,500-Year-Old Traces of Rice in Guam
Sci-News
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June 25, 2025
Rice was a staple crop in the ancestral Austronesian regions of Taiwan and Island Southeast Asia, but it was unknown in any of the Pacific Islands at the time of European encounters, with the exception of the unique case of Guam and the Mariana...
UOG's Shelton recognized by UN initiative for sustainability
The Guam Daily Post
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The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton has been spotlighted by the American Leadership on the Sustainability Development Goals, or SDGs, a United Nations Foundation initiative, for his work...
'They stole from the kids': Thieves strike Guam Baseball Academy storage units
Pacific Daily News
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In a brazen and deeply unsettling crime, thieves broke into the Guam Baseball Academy’s training facility late Tuesday night, stealing thousands of dollars' worth of equipment and striking a devastating blow to the island’s youth baseball...
Inspired by Osaka Expo 2025—Why Guam Needs Its Own Year-Round Pavilion
The Guam Daily Post
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Håfa Adai! I recently had the chance to attend Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, and let me say, it’s not just an expo. It’s a global showcase, a brain spa and a cultural theme park all rolled into one. Countries like Uzbekistan, Italy and Saudi Arabia...
Heading out to the beach? Guam EPA issues advisory for 43 beaches over storm water runoff
Pacific Daily News
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Heavy rainfall this week and through the weekend has the potential to negatively impact the beach water quality, so the Guam Environmental Protection Agency's Beach Watch Program on Thursday issued a beach advisory that includes all 43 beaches to...