Our Lady of Lourdes novena set The Santa Lourdes Community in AsTeo has announced that the novena in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes will begin on Feb. 7 and will end on Feb. 15. From Feb. 7 to Feb. 14, the rosary and novena will start at 5pm at the Santa Lourdes Shrine in AsTeo. On...

Public warned of rip currents The public is being warned of a high risk of rip currents through Wednesday along east facing reefs. Surf as high as 11 feet will result in a high risk of rip currents through Wednesday. Based on information received from the National Weather Service...

Whale research presentation on Saipan The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center has studied cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in the Marianas since 2010. In 2015, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began studying humpback whales off Saipan in winter months...

SAFA elects new officers The 37th Saipan Agricultural Fair Association has elected new officers, with Dr. Ignacio T. dela Cruz elected as president and William C. Ada as vice president. The other officers are Aileen S. Benavente, treasurer, and Zabrina C. Shai, secretary. The...