WASHINGTON, D.C.—Esther Camacho Sablan of the Air National Guard had her silver eagle insignia, denoting the rank of colonel, pinned on her uniform at the Marianas congressional office by Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Ind-MP). Col. Sablan is believed to be the first...

According to members of the House Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations, a bill seeking to negate the salary increases of elected leaders may be deemed unconstitutional. Rep. Edwin K. Propst’s (Ind-Saipan) House Bill 20-39, which seeks to remove salary increases of...

An experienced competitive cyclist is suing the Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC and its bus driver over the injuries he suffered when the bus’ side mirror allegedly struck him while he was doing a cycle ride on Beach Road, Saipan last November. Noe Valdisimo, 49,...

A 2-year-old boy nearly drowned during a family picnic at San Antonio Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the father managed to revive the child just as patrol units and medics arrived at the scene. Medics transported the boy to the Commonwealth Health Center, where he was...