Celebrate October with new flavors, special offers, and island experiences at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan

(Special Advertising Feature) — This October, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan invites guests and the local community to indulge in a month-long celebration of flavors, culture, and unforgettable island moments. With exciting new dining offers, vibrant...

Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival

The second International Tatu & Arts Festival was held at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa in Saipan. Photo: TripAdvisor. The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and...

Democrats’ Government Shutdown Will Not Slow ICE Down from Arresting the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Murderers and Human Traffickers

WASHINGTON – Despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will continue arresting the worst of the worst criminals including child abusers, pedophiles, murderers, violent assailants and human...

HANMI, MVA push for Korea-Saipan flight solution

By Bryan Manabat [email protected] Variety News Staff DENNIS Seo, chairman of the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands and board member of the Marianas Visitors Authority, said HANMI and MVA are coordinating with CNMI and Korean...

Revival of WW2-Era Tinian Airfield Picks Up with ‘Rehabilitation’ Work

As a part of its plan to revive old World War Two-era airfields in the western Pacific to counter China, PACAF (Pacific Air Forces) released on Oct. 1, 2025 images of works “rehabilitating” the runway at Tinian airfield, in the Northern Mariana...

NMC hosts 5th Annual International Day of University Sports

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College recently hosted its 5th Annual International Day of University Sports or IDUS on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Oleai Track, bringing together students, athletes, and community members for a morning of friendly...

ICE Agents Continue Arresting Convicted Killers, Child Rapists in Spite of Government Shutdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say arrests and deportations of criminal illegal aliens will continue despite a government shutdown. “Despite a lapse in funding, ICE will continue to remove the worst of the worst criminal...

A brave new world: Business openings in Saipan

BY MARK RABAGO Saipan Correspondent SAIPAN — Despite the uncertain economic times, several brave souls on Saipan have taken the leap to set up their own businesses — from electronics and pet grooming to poke bowls, barbecue, and smoked meats....

Backlash prompts CNMI governor to recall $80K pay request for aide

(This story has been updated following the governor's recall of his request.) Saipan— Just two days before issuing a directive for sweeping cost-cutting measures, CNMI Gov. David Apatang asked the legislature to approve an $80,000 annual salary...

Numbers International awarded Saipan Mayor’s Office bingo license

Thinking of you and the good times we have spent together! Happy Birthday, to my dear best friend who is always close to my heart! Wishing God writes the best of his blessings in your destiny and showers upon you the most beautiful, moments...

October 2025 Regulatory Updates for Broadcasters – Possible Government Shutdown, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, EEO Public File Reports, EEO Audit Responses, ETRS Filing Deadline, LPTV/TV Translator Filing Windows, and More

October is, on paper, a busy month of regulatory deadlines for broadcasters. As set forth below, the month includes the requirement for almost all broadcasters to complete and upload to their public file their Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, as...

NMC to help Tinian train new police officers

Northern Marianas College President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero, Tinian Mayor Edwin P. Aldan, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, DPS Tinian Resident Director Wally Villagomez, NMC Criminal Justice Program Coordinator...

Trump orders declassification, release of all government records on Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has ordered the declassification and public release of all government records about aviator Amelia Earhart, noting that her disappearance in 1937 as she attempted to...

Cork International Film Festival to Host Irish Premieres for 70th Anniversary

CORK, Ireland — The Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that the Opening Gala for its 70th anniversary edition will feature the Irish premiere of the film Saipan. This gala will take place at The Everyman Theatre on Thursday,...

‘Some wrongs being corrected’: Ceremony recognizes return of latte stones to Guam

Over 100 years removed from Guam, several pieces of latte stones were returned to the island and are now on display at Skinner’s Plaza behind the Guam Museum. A rematriation ceremony was held on Friday to mark the return as a significant step...

Daylight Saving Time is approaching — but some want to change that

There are only a few months until the end of the year — and the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is also quickly approaching. Clocks will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, which means we’ll “gain” an extra hour. Of course, just a few months...

When do we set the clocks back for daylight saving time change 2025?

Fall is here, which means the end of this year's daylight saving time is coming up. In November, millions of Americans will turn back their clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time in 2025. The controversial practice of "springing forward"...

Do we gain an hour this weekend? When to change the clocks 

It's almost that time of year when we change our clocks back an hour. At this point in late October, the sun is setting before 6 p.m. in Rhode Island. Sunrises, on the other hand, are happening after 7 a.m., according to the Old Farmer's Almanac....

Elvis meets the Criterion Closet

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Stills provided by TIFF The Toronto International Film Festival turned fifty years old in September, and that is a legit milestone. Five decades of world premieres, eagerly anticipated screenings, appearances...

Is it time to change the clocks this weekend? Here’s when Daylight Saving Time ends

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end, so enjoy these last few days of bright evenings. But we have one more complete weekend to enjoy the longer days. We’ll “fall back” to Standard Time on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.,...