During Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s recent trip to America Samoa, a brief discussion occurred around the fate of the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument. Zinke was caught on tape saying, “The President has made a commitment and he accepted the recommendations to make sure the...

The weather agency forecasts heavy rainfall possible for the Marianas over the weekend into early next week. Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, a developing...

Typhoon Mangkhut is rapidly approaching Rota, according to a Facebook post of the National Weather Service a few minutes ago.   Heavy rain bands have already brought some flash flooding to areas of Guam and CNMI. Seas continue to build as winds increase across the region....

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $579,981 in total grant funding to the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the purpose of building awareness and preparedness within the Commonwealth for hazards and potential threats...