Although not expected to hit the CNMI, a tropical depression east of the Marianas gave the islands’ a glancing blow yesterday with torrential rain and gusty winds, causing floods in some roads and areas on Saipan. Packing maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour, Tropical...

The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is warning the public of possible flash floods on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. In an advisory, HSEM, in coordination with the National Weather Service, issued a flash flood warning in effect for all islands until 9:45pm...

Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) is expecting action on his legislation that proposes to give residency status to foreign workers in the Commonwealth who are considered long term. Sablan told Saipan Tribune in an email late Saturday evening that his legislation, H.R....

The CNMI joined the rest of the Micronesia island communities last Friday for the inaugural Micronesia Cleanup Day in a simultaneous drive against garbage in the region. In proclaiming Sept. 13 as Micronesia Cleanup Day, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres said the occasion recognizes the...