Northern Marianas
Rota's Latte Quarry on As Nieves designated as a historic landmark
The Latte Quarry at As Nieves on Rota is one of 19 new 'National Historic Landmarks' recently designated by the United States Department of the Interior.
Wife of ex-Palau president released a day after arrest
Christa Toribiong arrested upon entry at the Saipan International Airport on Monday in relation to criminal charges filed against her in the State of Texas.
CNMI 'losing traction' as a destination - hotel association
Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands has painted a dim picture about Northern Marianas' tourism industry after another subpar hotel occupancy rate in October 2024.
No problem with Taiwanese leader visiting 'allies', CNMI's US congressman says
"Taiwan's president is visiting countries in the region that support Taiwan. I don't find anything wrong with that," Gregorio Sablan said.
CNMI's long-serving congressman bids adieu
Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan officially said goodbye to his constituents in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands during a townhall meeting last Wednesday on Saipan.
CNMI fails to progress in Davis Cup tennis
Captain Jeff Race said despite the loss, the CNMI still had an impressive showing in its first-ever Davis Cup competition.
CNMI governor congratulates Trump
Arnold Palacios, who led a coalition of Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands and independent candidates in the 2024 general elections, has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump.
Kimberlyn King-Hinds wins delegate race in CNMI
The Republican Party candidate from the Northern Mariana Islands won the race for CNMI's lone non-voting delegate in the US House of Representatives.
CNMI votes 2024: Voters in the US territory cast ballots
While citizens of the CNMI cannot vote for the US president, the highlight of the general elections is the US delegate race.
'With a heavy heart': Saipan Tribune announces closure
For more than 30 years, the Saipan Tribune has been a proud and reliable source of news for our island community and the Pacific region.
Vaping in public schools a growing concern in CNMI
The rise in student vaping is a pervasive issue confronting most public schools in the Northern Mariana Islands, according to a recent Public School System Citizen Centric Report. Audio
CNMI plans to house prisoners from other jurisdictions for profit
Northern Marianas' Department of Corrections wants to house inmates from other jurisdictions as its current number of prison beds far exceeds its present prison population.
Northern Marianas eyes manual counting for 5 November polls
A total of 61 candidates will vie for positions in US Congress, CNMI Senate and House of Representatives, municipal councils, and the CNMI Board of Education.
Financial assistance, tourism, and workforce top agenda of US-CNMI talks
"We want [the United States government representatives] to come and see the challenges we face," Commonwealth of Northern Marianas' Governor Arnold Palacios says.
China missile test a cause of concern for CNMI
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands leaders are worried about China's recent missile test after a dummy warhead landed in the Pacific Ocean last week.
Two police dogs die from heat exhaustion on Saipan
The Department of Public Safety assistant chief of police said if there were criminal laws that were violated, officers may also face criminal actions.
The penny drops - police arrest alleged coin machine thieves
Northern Marianas Police have apprehended two suspects in the theft of a coin machine in Saipan last month.
CNMI tennis coach: Good chance to advance in Davis Cup
Former Pacific/Oceania Davis Cup captain Jeff Race is confident the Northern Marianas will fare well in its debut in the tennis tournament.
Airline says discrimination claim carries no weight
A Tinian inter-island carrier has been accused of discrimination by the US Customs and Border Protection after it requested a "lightweight" officer, due to aircraft weight restrictions.
Tinian in Marianas named WWII Heritage City
The recognition honours the contributions of American towns, cities, counties, and their citizens, who played a significant role in supporting the US war effort during World War II.