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FD's Ethan Dela Cruz runs into Shieh finals
Editor's note: This article is part of a multipart series by The Guam Daily Post featuring Shieh Su Ying Scholar-Athlete Award finalists. Today’s profile is on Ethan Dela Cruz, a graduate of Father Duenas Memorial School who will attend the...

Montana looks to back Trump in federal climate lawsuit
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly...

Frank Jao’s Journey to Becoming a Real Estate Titan
Orange County is home to the largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam. Within the thriving ethnic enclave is a collection of strip malls spanning parts of Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana known as Little...

No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says
A moving company had finished packing some of a U.S. Navy senior chief’s household goods June 18, and workers were set to return to finish the packing job for his permanent change-of-station move. Instead, the following day — on the Juneteenth...

22 teens graduate from GPD’s Project U, earning praise for discipline, growth, plans
A total of 22 students between the ages of 14 and 17 marched across the stage at Tiyan High School’s gym Thursday, receiving certificates from the Guam Police Department for completing Project U. Project U is a summer program aimed at steering the...

Tropical disturbance threat diminishes as system moves away from Marianas
The tropical disturbance that brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Guam over the past two days is moving away from the Marianas, significantly reducing the threat of tropical cyclone development near the islands, according to the National...

DARPA Cancels Liberty Lifter WIG Seaplane Project Over Cost and Certification Hurdles
Image by DARPA The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has shut down its three-year effort to build the Liberty Lifter, a heavy-lift seaplane that would skim above waves on a cushion of air. According to industry sources, the agency notified...

North Carolina ranks 5th in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia North Carolina ranked fifth in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 8,915 loans issued,...

Ohio ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Ohio ranked 13th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,542 loans issued, according...

Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Alabama ranked 14th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,806 loans issued,...

UOG CIS and Sea Grant scientist releases significant book on rabbitfishes
The University of Guam has announced the release of "Biology of Rabbitfishes," a comprehensive volume exploring the evolutionary history, ecological roles and economic importance of rabbitfishes, or the family Siganidae. The book, edited by UOG...

Maine ranks 43rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Maine ranked 43rd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 675 loans issued, according to...

Maryland ranks 10th in total VA home loans during Q1
Maryland ranked 10th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,582 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...

South Dakota ranks 47th in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia South Dakota ranked 47th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 449 loans issued, according to...

LETTER Adelup: Tenorio not under investigation, and has not been accused of any wrongdoing
The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration acknowledges the recent federal charges and understands how deeply unsettling this news may be for our community. We recognize the concerns these developments may raise and want to reassure the people of...

Florida ranks 3rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Florida ranked third in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 11,765 loans issued,...

Utah ranks 23rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Utah ranked 23rd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,260 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...

Senate panel pushing DOD on strategy to deter Chinese cyber activity on critical infrastructure
The Senate Armed Services Committee is proposing legislation that would require the Department of Defense to develop a deterrence strategy against cyber activity on critical infrastructure. The provision is part of the annual defense policy bill....

Arkansas ranks 32nd in total VA home loans during Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Arkansas ranked 32nd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,748 loans issued, according...

Oregon ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Oregon ranked 22nd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,621 loans issued, according to the...