Rick Cruz
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Our View: Celebrate one of the unique aspects of culture – language
Today is International Language Day, and the idea of it is to, yes, celebrate languages. → Read More
Guam Fire Department extinguishes Dededo blaze
Guam Fire Department battled a blaze on East Nandez Street in Dededo Saturday evening. → Read More
Our View: Welcome to the political newcomers in the 37th Guam Legislature
The 2022 general election brought drama and excitement — and some new faces to the Guam Legislature. → Read More
Our View: Guam DOE overcoming pandemic challenges, progress being made
Officials from the Guam Department of Education reported recently that graduation rates were projected to be low. → Read More
Our View: While on the roads, follow the law, buckle up and drive safely
Reporting news is a public service privilege we at the Pacific Daily News take seriously. It’s driven by a relentless hustle on a never-ending cycle of news to keep our → Read More
9 hospitalized for virus, 12 new cases reported
The Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 from 188 specimens analyzed. → Read More
Crash ties up traffic near air cargo facility
A two-vehicle accident tied up traffic Thursday morning on East Sunset Road in Tiyan. → Read More
15 people hospitalized for COVID-19
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 were at 15 Saturday after rising to 19 Friday. → Read More
National Guard chief visits soldiers, airmen on Guam
The chief of the National Guard Bureau recently visited the island and spent time with Guam National Guard troops. → Read More
Northern Marianas: 112 new COVID-19 cases
The Northern Marianas reported 112 new COVID-19 cases Friday from 882 tests conducted Feb. 3. → Read More
When you need to get tested for COVID-19
Do you need to get tested for COVID-19? → Read More
42 new cases of COVID-19 in CNMI
The Northern Marianas confirmed 42 new cases of COVID-19 Friday night, bringing the CNMI total to 1,104 cases. → Read More
12 new virus cases recorded; 11 hospitalized for COVID-19
The Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 Friday. → Read More
Our View: Stay prepared by participating in Great ShakeOut
At 10:21 a.m. on Thursday, Guam will participate in the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill. → Read More
Man arrested in Dave's Barbershop shooting
Albert Tedtaotao was arrested in connection to a shooting at Dave's Barbershop in Dededo Sept. 15. → Read More
COVID-19 testing suspended due to weather
COVID-19 testing has been suspended Friday because of the weather. → Read More
2 more deaths, 63 hospitalized for COVID-19
Guam’s COVID-19 death toll rose by two on Tuesday, according to the Joint Information Center. → Read More
Our View: If scientific reasons to vaccinate aren't good enough , listen to Pope Francis
There are so many good, logical and sensible reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
250 Guam Department of Education students return to classrooms
250 students at three Guam Department of Education schools returned to face-to-face classes today. → Read More
No traffic at vaccine clinic with smoother process
Tuesday's vaccination clinic at Okkodo High School saw no major traffic backups as previous weeks with a smoother process in place. → Read More