Members of Japanese nonprofit group Kuentai was just going to hold a Shinto Buddhist ritual blessing the souls of those who died on Saipan during World War II. But before the ceremony started, a local resident approached them and presented human remains they found at their yard....

Before a crowd of Cabinet heads, top local officials, staff, and supporters, the Senate on Friday confirmed Robert Hunter to the post of Department of Community and Cultural Affairs secretary. In an interview after the hearing, Hunter said they are currently working with grantors...

Rep. Vinson Sablan (Ind-Saipan) wants to shed light on the whereabouts of the reported 332 human remains and artifacts uncovered on the construction grounds of the Saipan casino in Garapan during archaeological work last year. Sablan asked House Speaker Rafael Demapan (R- Saipan)...

The Matua Council for the Advancement of Chamorro is turning to lawmakers and other government officials as it continues to oppose a hotel and resort development on Garapan. Liana M.S. Hofschneider, founder of the civic group, said she wrote a letter to seek lawmaker...