Northern Marianas
Flights in Saipan cancelled due to Philippines eruption
The eruption of Taal volcano in the Philippines has led to some flights to the Northern Marianas being cancelled.
Three injured as scaffolding at CNMI casino site collapses
Three construction workers at the Imperial Pacific International's resort project in the Northern Marianas have been injured after the scaffolding they were using collapsed.
Storm-damaged CNMI school to be completely rebuilt
A middle school on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan, which was devastated by Super Typhoon Yutu in 2018 is to be completely rebuilt.
Police investigate CNMI school shooting threat
Police are investigating a threatening email that resulted in a school on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan being placed on lockdown this week.
CNMI at risk of measles outbreak - health official
A public health expert is warning that the Northern Marianas is vulnerable to a measles outbreak.
Ancestral remains in Northern Marianas still to be buried
There are hundreds of ancestral remains in the Northern Marianas that remain unburied after they were exhumed from different locations on the islands.
Northern Marianas looks to ban styrofoam
A bill has been introduced in the Northern Marianas House of Representatives seeking to ban styrofoam food containers.
CNMI community college gets big federal grant for Yutu relief
The lone community college in the Northern Marianas has been awarded $US21.9 million by the U.S. Department of Education for Super Typhoon Yutu relief.
CNMI police offer reward for information on Saipan murders
Northern Marianas police are seeking help to solve last week's double murder at a restaurant on Saipan and are offering a reward for information on the case.
Burglary likely motive in CNMI deaths - police
Police in the Northern Marianas believe burglary was the motive in the murder of two women shot to death at a Saipan restaurant last Friday.
CNMI police investigate deaths of two women
Police in Northern Marianas are investigating the deaths of two women, whose bodies were found at a Korean restaurant on Saipan.
CNMI worried about decline in tourists from China
The Northern Marianas tourism body is worried about a sharp decline in visitor arrivals from China and wants the islands to develop other markets for tourism.
CNMI bill proposes belated high school diplomas for WWII era students
Residents of the Northern Marianas whose high school education was interrupted by World War II could be bestowed high school diplomas if a proposed bill passes the Legislature.
US House passes shark fin ban
A bill banning the buying or selling of shark fins nationwide has been passed by the US House of Representatives.
CNMI casino contractor seeks lien over unpaid millions
What is known as a mechanic's lien is being sought on the incomplete Imperial Pacific International hotel-casino project on Saipan in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI puts focus on preventing spread of dengue
The Northern Marianas so far has only two cases of dengue, with none of them locally acquired, and the government wants it to stay that way.
CNMI moves towards styrofoam ban in 2020
A Northern Marianas representative is preparing a bill that would ban the use of styrofoam and other disposable food containers beginning January 2022.
CNMI governor dismisses impeachment call
The office of the Northern Marianas governor, Ralph Torres, has dismissed talks of impeachment being promoted by one of his biggest critics.
CNMI tourism expected to bounce back in 2020
As the Northern Marianas bounces back from the devastation of last year's typhoon, it is optimistic tourist numbers will improve in 2020.
Call for impeachment of CNMI governor
The Northern Marianas' House of Representatives doesn't need to wait for the governor to be indicted or arrested to start impeachment proceedings, an opposition lawmaker says.