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The best of both worlds rolls into Saipan
Marianas Variety
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LOOK! Out on the road! Is it a truck? Is it an SUV? It’s the Hyundai Santa Cruz! You spot it through your rearview mirror on Beach Road — the front of a stylish SUV. Let it pass, and you’ll be looking at the back of a sporty pickup truck. That’s...
Update 2: U.S. Coast Guard reopens ports of Guam and Rota, continuing assessments in Saipan and Tinian
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port set Guam and the Rota ports back to Heavy Weather Condition Whiskey, effective 7:30 p.m. on July 30, reopening the ports to normal operations as the tsunami advisory ended. Further...
Red flags at 23 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...
BREAKING (UPDATE 2) Guam, CNMI upgraded to tsunami advisory; first tsunami waves as early as 2:37pm Wednesday, residents urged to stay away from beaches, harbors
Pacific Daily News
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A tsunami advisory is now in effect for Guam and the CNMI following a powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake in Russia, and the earliest estimated time that hazardous sea level fluctuations may begin is at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday on Saipan and 2:51 p.m. on...
Record 29 boats from Guam for annual Saipan fishing tournament, 1st fishing festival
Pacific Daily News
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A record 29 boats from Guam, with captain and crew, plus others, took part in the 41st Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament. The first-ever Saipan Fishing Festival added extra flair for fishermen, fish lovers, and fans. Organized by the...
Died suddenly: Governor of Saipan, a U.S. territory near Guam, who fought Chinese penetration
World Tribune
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July 25, 2025
by WorldTribune Staff, July 25, 2025 Real World News Arnold I. Palacios, governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory near Guam, died suddenly late Wednesday night after reports that a “medical incident”...
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...
Mariana Trench provides no protection from tsunamis, weather service warns
The Guam Daily Post
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Despite popular belief that the world's deepest ocean trench shields Guam from tsunamis, the Mariana Trench actually poses the greatest tsunami threat to the island. According to warning coordination meteorologist Landon Aydlett at the National...
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...
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...
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...
The original ‘Lone Ranger’ was killed in WWII — but not by the enemy
Navy Times
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August 14, 2025
Amid the depths of the American Great Depression, came an American hero that enthralled over 17 million listeners during its debut from radio station WXYZ in Detroit. Hitting the airwaves in 1933, “The Lone Ranger” depicted a character who was the...
When war becomes tourism
Graphic
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July 21, 2025
In 2022, a Canadian politician, Dominic Cardy, was on vacation in Ukraine. He visited sites that had experienced Russian bombings and been damaged, and he shared multiple images and videos on his personal X (Twitter) account. In 2021, British...
Atkins Kroll Saipan drives community impact as hole-in-one sponsor for 23rd HANMI Charity Classic
Marianas Variety
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Atkins Kroll Saipan is a hole-in-one sponsor of this year’s HANMI Charity Golf Tournament set for July 26 at LaoLao Bay Golf Resort. Contributed photo ATKINS Kroll Inc., an Inchcape company proudly announces its sponsorship of the 23rd HANMI...
Governor: CNMI tourism builds momentum as Kensington reopens, Jeju Air & T’way flights resume
Marianas Variety
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(Office of the Governor) — Gov. Arnold Palacios has welcomed the reopening of the Kensington Hotel Saipan, calling it a “positive signal” for the Commonwealth’s tourism industry and a reflection of growing confidence in CNMI’s economic recovery....
Governor: EVS-TAP restoration signals hope for tourism and economic revival
Marianas Variety
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Arnold I. Palacios (Office of the Governor) — Gov. Arnold Palacios has reaffirmed his administration's full support for the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program and emphasized its significance in the Commonwealth's tourism...
‘All venues are ready for play’
Pacific News Service
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With four days to go before the opening ceremony of the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022, the Oleai Sports Complex was a beehive of activity Monday with construction workers putting the finishing touches on the quadrennial event’s central...
Tour de Romandie Féminin 2025 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list
Cyclist
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August 13, 2025
The Tour de Romandie Féminin kicks off this week, running from Friday 15th August until Sunday 17th August. The women’s stage race in Switzerland will be entering its fourth year with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky having...
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan brings flavor, culture, and island vibes this July
Marianas Variety
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(Special Advertising Feature) — Whether you're a local looking for the perfect weekend outing or a visitor seeking authentic island experiences, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan has something for everyone this July. From indulgent buffet dinners and...
Red flag at 3 Saipan sites
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...