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Tropical Storm Condition III Cancelled for Saipan, Tinian, Rota; Tropical Storm Condition II Declared for Agrihan, Alamagan, Pagan
Marianas Variety
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TROPICAL STORM KROSA (12W) BULLETIN #05 DATE: JULY 25, 2025 TIME: 8:00 AM BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE-TIYAN GUAM AND COMPILED AT THE CNMI EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER-STATE WARNING POINT: ...KROSA UPGRADED TO...
From Saipan to the world, SIS joins the global elite with record AP Scholar achievements
Marianas Variety
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(SIS) — Saipan International School proudly announces that 29 of its students have been recognized as AP Scholars by the College Board for the 2024–2025 academic year — the highest number in the school’s history. This milestone highlights the...
Tropical Storm Condition III Declared for Saipan, Tinian, Rota, Pagan, Alamagan, and Agrihan
Marianas Variety
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Saipan (CNMI) – As of 9:30 AM, Governor David M. Apatang in consultation with the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS Guam) Weather Forecast Office (WFO), has declared Tropical...
Only one week left to apply for Saipan Chamber scholarship
Marianas Variety
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THE clock is ticking for students in the Northern Marianas: the deadline to submit applications for the Saipan Chamber of Commerce scholarships is just one week away. All completed applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025, at...
Red flags at 2 Saipan sites; green flag on Rota
Marianas Variety
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THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator...
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise
Air & Space Forces Magazine
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August 3, 2025
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam—When it comes to keeping aircraft safe, a...
CPUC may regulate wireless, broadband services, consultant says
Marianas Variety
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COMMONWEALTH Public Utilities Corporation consultant Dr. Marc Hellman, in a report issued last June, affirmed the commission’s regulatory power over wireless service rates in the CNMI. Docomo Pacific has challenged CPUC’s regulatory oversight....
Public invited to celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 128th birthday on Saipan
Marianas Variety
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Amelia Earhart (AESMMI) — The Amelia Earhart Saipan Memorial Monument Inc. once again invites the public to commemorate Amelia Earhart’s 128th birthday. She was born on July 24, 1897. The group will host the birthday commemoration at Joeten-Kiyu...
Red flags at 10 Saipan sites
Marianas Variety
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THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of...
Saipan Chamber of Commerce to meet on Aug. 6
Marianas Variety
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(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s August general membership meeting is set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Queens Hall of Kensington Hotel Saipan. This month’s meeting will feature a special Q&A panel...
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands in 'very dire' condition: officials
The Bond Buyer - New York
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July 9, 2025
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold Palacios reportedly said in February he was optimistic about federal aid. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is in "very dire" fiscal condition, its government told the...
Saipan Chamber submits recommendations to King-Hinds
Marianas Variety
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Kimberlyn King-Hinds THE Saipan Chamber of Commerce has formally submitted its response to U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds, regarding her proposed CNMI Labor Stabilization Policy Framework. In its letter dated July 15, 2025, the Chamber...
Tropical disturbance 98W to bring heavy rainfall to Guam, could pass close to Saipan, Tinian this weekend
Pacific Daily News
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A tropical disturbance currently centered north of Chuuk, Invest 98W, could bring heavy rainfall to Guam and the rest of the Marianas later in the week and could pass close to Saipan and Tinian, according to the National Weather Service. Guam and...
Saipan's Herman’s Bakery eyes expansion to Guam, return to Pohnpei
Pacific Daily News
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AIRPORT ROAD, Saipan—Herman’s Modern Bakery, Saipan’s oldest and most iconic bakery, is setting its sights on Guam. Under the leadership of new general manager Joseph Lee Pan Guerrero, the family-run Saipan institution is preparing to open its...
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan honors local talent in ‘Artist of the Summer’ Art Contest
Marianas Variety
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From left, Robert Neil Alvarez, Greg Bacnis, and Christian Apolonio pose for a photo with their winning artworks at The Cultural Lounge of Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, during the awarding ceremony on July 17. The three artists earned 3rd, 2nd, and...
Elite Badminton Athletes Set to Compete in Saipan Tournaments
Times News Global
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July 21, 2025
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands – The CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 and the CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International 2025 are poised to feature two exciting weeks of international badminton, with elite athletes from various countries...
Storm Forming Near Chuuk, Predicted to Head Toward Tinian and Saipan
Kandit News Group
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July 21, 2025
A tropical disturbance – Invest 98W – has formed near Chuuk, and weather models are consistent in its prediction that some type of low-level storm could reach near or over Saipan or Tinian this Friday or Saturday, according to National Weather...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 6: Heartbreak for Samoa as the Northern Mariana Islands Cling onto Semifinals Spot
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - There was a lot to play for at Stop 6 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania in Conference 2. With semi-finals quickly approaching, teams were desperate to get into the top two on the standings to secure a ticket. Women’s...
REFORPAC Community Day draws hundreds of Saipan residents
Marianas Variety
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THE Resolute Force Pacific 2025 Community Day drew hundreds of Saipan residents on Monday, showcasing several U.S. Air Force aircraft participating in large-scale military rehearsals in the Indo-Pacific. 2nd Lt. Grace Brandt, public affairs...
More months, more benefits: Breastfeeding builds a healthier future for the Marianas
The Guam Daily Post
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Science is beginning to paint a clearer picture of how long-term breastfeeding benefits human health as babies and beyond. In its 2020–2025 edition, the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” includes diet recommendations for the first time for...