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Prison timeline debated in court

The Department of Corrections hopes that by privatizing its infirmary, it will be able to solve its medical, dental and mental health care problems within the next year.

• 12:30 AM

GHM losses higher: Hospital short $29M a year under Calvo administration

The governor's spokesman in July told the Guam Memorial Hospital administrator to send the message that the hospital's finances are "much better" than they were before the Calvo administration.

• 12:30 AM

Charges increased in baby's death

Local prosecutors have increased the charges against a man and woman whose baby died after being left in their hot vehicle last month.

• 12:30 AM

Contempt-of-court hearing set for DeSoto witnesses

A court hearing is scheduled for later this month to determine whether Chad DeSoto's girlfriend and family members violated court orders during his murder trial.

• 12:30 AM

A. Samoa: Citizenship? No thanks: Government, delegate say it would hurt native rights

Several residents of American Samoa have argued in federal court that those born in the territory should automatically be granted U.S. citizenship, but the American Samoa government and its congressional delegate disagree.

• 12:30 AM

Teams will review unused ballots too: Doing so will help determine extent of single-sided misprints

The Guam Election Commission yesterday was expected to complete its review of cast ballots from the Primary Election after concerns were raised over improperly printed ballots.

• 12:30 AM

GW students help out after house fire

• 12:30 AM

Naval, federal workers give food

• 12:30 AM

iConnect launches improvements

iConnect yesterday launched its next generation of voice and data communications, which it said is clearer and faster.

• 12:30 AM

Parents charged with child abuse as 3rd-degree felony

A Guam mother and father are facing child abuse charges after allegedly preventing their children from ever leaving their home.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Adelup crafts GMH message: Tells Verga to say finances on 'right path'

A series of emails this summer from Guam Memorial Hospital to Calvo administration officials outline GMH's struggles to stay open and make payroll.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Threat causes school to go into lockdown

Maria Ulloa Elementary School was on lockdown Friday after a man threatened to break into the school and kill everyone while searching for his ex-girlfriend.

• Sep. 3, 2014

UPDATE: Free measles immunization today

Residents can check out a free clinic today from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Terlaje Building in Hagåtña for measle vaccination.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Pika Best Of Guam: Vote for the best burger, best bakery and best buffet!

Vote now for the BEST in the food category for Pika Best of Guam 2014. Voting ends September 15. Winners will be announced in the October issue of Pika.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Evarola acquitted of all charges

A federal jury yesterday cleared a Department of Public Works supervisor of all charges stemming from an overtime fraud scheme in 2006.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Scrap metal laws not enforced

Copper wire thieves on island have no incentive to refrain from stealing copper wire.

• Sep. 3, 2014

More bad ballots found

Republican and Democratic Party representatives, working with the Guam Election Commission, yesterday, found two more improperly printed ballots during their ongoing review of the ballots from Saturday's Primary Election.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Feds, GovGuam meet today on prison

Attorneys for the government of Guam and the U.S. Justice Department today will meet at the District Court of Guam to discuss plans for the future of the island's prison.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Governor announces DOC infirmary to be privatized

The governor's office last night announced that the Department of Corrections infirmary will be privatized.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Public safety roundup

The following information was compiled from magistrate's complaints filed in the Superior Court of Guam.

• Sep. 3, 2014

Hundreds hit up Jack in the Box

Island residents yesterday waited in lines for more than 30 minutes during a soft opening of Guam's first Jack in the Box restaurant in Dededo.

• Sep. 2, 2014

GPD, FSM consul join forces: Migrant unlicensed drivers pose problem on roads

Leaders of Guam's migrant community and the Guam Police Department are looking for a solution to the problem of unlicensed drivers on the island's roads.

• Sep. 2, 2014

GFD rescues fallen hiker: Firefighter injured during effort to save woman

A 35-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital yesterday after a fall, and a firefighter was injured during the rescue effort on the rocky hillside near Tanguisson Point.

• Sep. 2, 2014

Governor plans to privatize DOC infirmary

The governor’s office has just announced that the Department of Corrections infirmary will be privatized.

• Sep. 2, 2014

UPDATE: Unexploded ordnance found, removed from Mangilao

The Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians removed an unexploded ordnance found near the Department of Youth Affairs compound in Mangilao this afternoon.

• Sep. 2, 2014

DPW worker found not guilty of all charges

A federal jury today acquitted Department of Public Works engineering supervisor Ariel Evarola of all charges stemming from an overtime fraud scheme at the Department of Public Works.

• Sep. 2, 2014

Pika Best Of Guam: Vote for the best shopping center, furniture store, and hardware store!

Vote now for the BEST in the shopping category for Pika Best of Guam 2014. Voting ends September 15. The winners will be announced in the October issue of PIKA.

• Sep. 2, 2014

GPA $4.5M loss due to less power usage

The Guam Power Authority is on track to lose $4.5 million this fiscal year because of customers who are using less power or who have started using alternative energy sources, such as solar panels.

• Sep. 2, 2014

McNinch: AG numbers could change in General Election

Results from Saturday's nonpartisan Primary Election for attorney general showed favor for Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson. However, according to one expert, things could change between now and November.

• Sep. 2, 2014

3 men injured in stabbing incident at Paseo Loop

Three men were injured late Sunday in a stabbing incident by a children's playground at Paseo Loop. Guam Police Department spokesman Officer A.J. Balajadia said officers responded to a disturbance involving eight men. A 911 call was received at 11:37 p.m., according to Guam Fire Department spokesman Lt. Phil Camacho. Camacho said the three men were injured while fighting. One man had an injury to his right arm, Balajadia said.

• Sep. 2, 2014

Man thought missing was found unharmed

The wife of a 38-year-old man called 911 Sunday morning after her husband, who was free diving near the Marbo Cave cliffline area in Mangilao, was late in coming home. Rescue crews, including a Navy helicopter, later found the man unharmed. Lt. Phil Camacho of the Guam Fire Department said the 911 call was received at 11:49 a.m. The man was overdue in coming home by at least an hour, Camacho said. The man was found -- still free diving -- around 12:54 p.m.

• Sep. 2, 2014

GWA asks public's help for info on copper thieves

The Guam Waterworks Authority is asking the public to report anyone who might have stolen copper wire from the agency. In a statement sent out Monday, Heidi Ballendorf, authority spokeswoman, said GWA was the recent victim of copper wire theft and that the latest theft has cost the agency $20,000 in replacements. The agency is asking anyone who sees people at an agency location who isn't GWA personnel to report it immediately to police or call one of GWA's 24/7 water line numbers.

• Sep. 2, 2014

Trapp awarded by District Court for excellence

Howard Trapp, a local attorney who has argued cases at every level from the local courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, received the Cristobal C. Duenas Excellence Award at the District Court of Guam's annual conference Thursday.

• Sep. 2, 2014

3 injured in stabbing incident

Three men were injured late Sunday in a stabbing incident by a children’s playground at Paseo Loop.

• Sep. 1, 2014

GovGuam celebrates Labor Day: Rain doesn't wash out annual picnic at the beach

Rain and high humidity didn't stop hundreds of government of Guam workers from hitting the beach yesterday for the annual GovGuam Labor Day Picnic at Gov. Joseph E. Flores Memorial Beach Park at Ypao Beach in Tumon.

• Sep. 1, 2014

Primary sees fewer voters: Less than 50% of those registered cast ballots

The percentage of registered voters who showed up at the polls for Saturday's Primary Election was the lowest ever recorded for a gubernatorial primary on Guam. The low voter turnout percentage is part of a downward trend seen on election day for the island's gubernatorial primaries since 1998.

• Sep. 1, 2014

Navy, Air Force conduct exercise: Active-shooter simulation meant to prepare security forces

An active-shooter simulation recently was conducted at the Joint Region Marianas headquarters on Guam as part of an annual military exercise meant to prepare security forces for responding to potential threats to military installations.

• Sep. 1, 2014

Hiker rescued, firefighter injured at Tanguisson

A 35-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital this morning after a fall, and a firefighter was injured during the rescue effort on the rocky hillside near Tanguisson Point.

• Sep. 1, 2014

Public Safety Roundup

The following information was compiled from magistrate's complaints filed in the Superior Court of Guam.

• Sep. 1, 2014

Funeral costs vary, but can be very high

Question: My best friend's mother recently passed and although her mother had life insurance, a large amount of it was used to pay for her funeral expenses. My friend gave me a rough estimate of how much the funeral costs and I could not believe how expensive it can be. Do you have some advice that can help me prepare for the cost of a funeral?

• Sep. 1, 2014

Calvo talks about misprinted election ballots

Gov. Eddie Calvo spoke today about misprinted ballots that were said to only have Republican candidates' names in yesterday’s Primary Election.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Bordallo leads DC race: Election officials estimate 30-40% turnout

The Guam Election Commission about 11:50 p.m. yesterday started to report the results from yesterday's Primary Election, which showed Del. Madeleine Bordallo beating challenger Matthew Artero in the Democratic congressional race, with 13 of 58 precincts counted.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Free diver found unharmed after worried wife calls 911

The wife of a 38-year-old man called 911 this morning after her husband, who was free diving near the Marbo Cave cliff line area in Mangilao, was late in coming home.

• Aug. 31, 2014

ELECTION 2014: Unofficial results are in for all 58 precincts

The unofficial results of the Primary Election as of 3:20 a.m. with all 58 precincts have been counted. Click here to see the list.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Voters hit polls with issues in mind

From job creation to education to infrastructure, voters who headed to the polls for yesterday's Primary Election shared many of the same issues and concerns.

• Aug. 31, 2014

6 soldiers return to Guam from Tripler medical center

Most of the 600 Guam National Guard members who served in Afghanistan have been home for months, but for several soldiers, the journey home took a detour to Tripler Army Medical Center, in Hawaii, for injuries sustained while they were deployed.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Party faithful await results

After the polls closed for yesterday's Primary Election, candidates and voters gathered in Agana Heights, at the residence of former Gov. Carl Gutierrez, and in Anigua, at the campaign headquarters of Gov. Eddie Calvo, to await the results.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Take Maru 55 to be cut into pieces

A 49-foot Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground near Cocos Island during Tropical Storm Halong on July 30 will be cut into pieces and removed from the reef with barges designed to navigate shallow waters, according to the Coast Guard.

• Aug. 31, 2014

Commission decides to count ballots despite misprints

The Guam Election Commission has decided tonight to count all ballots in today’s Primary Election as is even though at least 18 ballots were misprinted, featuring candidates from a single party.

• Aug. 30, 2014