Mark Rabago

The US government went into shutdown on 1 October after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass appropriations funding government services.

Joint Task Force Micronesia commander Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky acknowledged that the US military has not always prioritized local businesses in regional projects.

The stone pillar - an emblem of Chamorro identity - was purchased by a private collector in the 1950s and taken off-island.

Legislators are urging Pacific parliaments to establish and strengthen independent human rights institutions to seek justice for nuclear testing victims.

A last-minute visa mix-up almost prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures in the Northern Mariana Islands.

In addition to the 12 meth-exposed newborns, three infants tested positive at delivery, and one expectant mother was found using meth while pregnant.

A single act of sexual abuse now results in permanent removal from ministry, with dismissal from the clerical state pursued where warranted.

The move by the US president could bring clarity to one of the world's most enduring mysteries.

Decades-old explosive remnants of war - mortar rounds, artillery shells, grenades - removed following severe coastal erosion caused by Tropical Storm Krosa.

Northern Mariana Islands' US Congress delegate has asked President Donald Trump to declassify federal documents related to the pioneering aviator's disappearance.

The United States Postal Service has acknowledged routing errors that caused chronic delays in mail delivery to the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands wants more time for residents to share their thoughts about the United States military's plans for the territory.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, US and Japanese officials held the 80th anniversary commemoration of the World War II atomic bombings on Wednesday.

"He went home tired, came back the next day still exhausted, but he never stopped showing up."

Dozens of CNMI residents braved the rain, many waving CNMI flags or bowing their heads as the hearse of the late governor passed.

The body of the former Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios will arrive in the Commonwealth today from Guam. Audio

The 77-year-old Vietnam War veteran succeeds the late governor Arnold Palacios, who suddenly passed on Wednesday after being medically evacuated to Guam.

Arnold Palacios, the 10th governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones.

Kimberlyn King-Hinds has formally asked the US Treasury to clarify how federal taxes generated in the territory are being utilised.

Nearly 300 aircraft and over 600 troops are part of the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 in about 25 locations on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

CNMI and Guam groups are calling for a 45-day extension to the public feedback period on a US military proposal for joint military exercises.

Tinian mayor Edwin Aldan warns that military activities could devastate ecosystems already threatened by climate change.

Monday's action begins at 8:30am local time (11:30 NZT) and includes baseball, softball, swimming, va'a, volleyball and wrestling. Audio

Guam's governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, said right now, there are no credible threats to their island.

The information stated that wells on the CNMI island are among the most contaminated in the US.