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Richard Overton
New Bill Seeks to Designate 'Richard Overton Memorial Highway'
spectrumlocalnews.com
AUSTIN, Texas — State Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-Austin) has filed a billseeking to rename part of a highway in honor of Richard Overton, the former world’s …
Hong Kong
Guam teen competing in Hong Kong sailing event
guampdn.com - www.guampdn.com
Guam youth sailor Eric Thomson, 15, will compete alongside 219 teams from 12 countries in Hong Kong this week during the Hong Kong Race Week …
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Hawaii
State and Region briefs for February 12
hawaiitribune-herald.com - Associated Press
Hawaii bankruptcy filings skyrocketed 40 pct last monthHILO — The number of bankruptcy filings in the state increased by more than 40 percent to 149 …
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Environment
Tropical island forest on Guam to be dug up for military firing range
independent.co.uk - Jane Dalton
A forest on a Pacific tropical island is to be razed to make way for a new military firing range. The bulldozers will clear about 89 acres on Guam, …
Cannabis
Cannabis News Round-Up
samefacts.com - Daniel Harvester
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Latest Pennsylvania marijuana legalization proposal would clear criminal …
China
Is China’s ‘Guam Killer’ Missile Too Hyped Up?
realcleardefense.com - Emanuele Scimia
The DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile, also known as the “Guam killer,” continues to be surrounded by great hype in China. Chinese military …
Law
Worker Death Leads to Fine for Guam Building Materials Retailer
bloomberglaw.com - By David McAfee
A Guam-based building materials distributor faces $16,575 in penalties after one of its employees was killed by falling doors as he unloaded a …
Hong Kong
Worldwide Now Casting: Join the Multi-Genre Dance and Acrobatics Show ‘Zubrick’ + More Gigs
backstage.com - Ashley Steves
Light up the stage as a member of the ensemble of “Zubrick,” a choreographed dance show that will perform in Guam and feature magic, acrobatics, …
Sailing
Invitation to 500 Sails boatyard open house/preparations for sail to Pika Festival
mvariety.com - www.mvariety.com
(Press Release) — 500 Sails is planning to sail two of their traditionally designed canoes, Neni and Richard Seman, to this year’s Tinian Pika …
University of Hawaii Manoa
PacIOOS wave buoy recovered after drifting 800 nautical miles
hawaii.edu - Fiona Langenberger
Crew from theU.S.Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia recover and secure thePacIOOSwave buoy onboard.TheU.S.Coast Guard recovered a drifting wave buoy deployed …
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News (China)
Next stop Guam? China shows off its next generation DF-41 and DF-26 ballistic missiles
scmp.com - Lee Jeong-ho
China’s ballistic missile technology is advancing rapidly and recent demonstrations of its capabilities leave little doubt that when it comes to …
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Micronesia
The best surf spots on Guam
surfertoday.com - Editor at SurferToday.com
Far in the Pacific Ocean lies an American Territory with round year tropical weather and warm sandy beaches. Like its ocean neighbors, it too has a …
World News
China releases footage of 'Guam killer' DF-26 ballistic missile in 'clear message to the US'
nzherald.co.nz - Other
China has revealed footage of its next-generation Dongfeng-26 ballistic missile showing improved stability and accuracy, a move analysts say aims to …
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Cannabis
Governor supports recreational marijuana bill
postguam.com - John O'Connor
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said she is in support of new legislation that promises to legalize adult use of marijuana and marijuana products. Leon …
Mormonism
Groundbreaking announced for new Latter-day Saint temple in Pocatello, Idaho
heraldextra.com - Stacy Johnson
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will break ground for a new temple in Pocatello, Idaho in March. The church announced Friday that the …
Saipan
Matson Sues to Remove MSP Subsidies for APL's Guam Service
maritime-executive.com - By MarEx 2018-11-28 18:57:07
Hawaii-based carrier Matson has filed a federal suit in an effort to reverse Maritime Security Program enrollment for two vessels operated by its …
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Cannabis
Bill to legalize recreational pot has strong bipartisan support
guampdn.com
CLOSE Sen. Clynt Ridgell, D-Talofofo, talks about his newly introduced bill seeking to legalize adult marijuana use on Guam. A bill to legalize …
Cannabis Industry
Could recreational marijuana be a thing on Guam?
kuam.com - Nestor Licanto
A bill to legalize adult-use marijuana has been introduced by freshman senator Clynt Ridgell. While a medicinal cannabis law has been on the books …
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East China Sea
US Air Force Flies 2 B-52H Bombers Over East China Sea
thediplomat.com - Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers flew an 11-hour mission over the East China Sea and Sea of Japan on January 29. The B-52H …
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China
China tests 'Guam killer' missile it says can strike moving warships
abc.net.au
China's military has test-fired its DF-26 intermediate ballistic missile, nicknamed the "Guam killer" due to its range, which reportedly has the …
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China
China Tests 'Guam Killer' Missile, Claims It Could Strike Moving Carrier
military.com
China has test-fired its so-called "Guam killer" ballistic missile, claiming the weapon could strike a moving aircraft carrier, according to a report …
Clinical Trials
UH Cancer Center helps bring cancer clinical trials to Guam
hawaii.edu - Nana Ohkawa
TheUHCancer Center Minority/UnderservedNCORPteam visitedFHPHealth Center in Guam. Back from left, Munirih Taafaki, Samir Ambrale, Jeff Larsen and …
Micronesia
China Releases Footage of DF-26 ‘Guam Killer’ Missile
realcleardefense.com - Lee Jeong-ho
China has revealed footage of its next-generation Dongfeng-26 ballistic missile showing improved stability and accuracy, a move analysts say aims to …
CNN
Micronesia
China releases video of 'Guam killer' missile
CNN
The video purports to show intermediate-range ballistic missiles being launched -- but experts question whether they're capable of hitting moving ships.
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U.S. Marines
Artifacts discovery halts some work at Marine base on Guam
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Work has stopped in part of the new U.S. Marine Corps base under construction on Guam following the discovery of artifacts. The Pacific Daily News …
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U.S. Military
Navy Couple Faces Nearly $11,600 Bill to Move Dogs from Virginia to Guam
military.com - Wyatt Olson
Early last month, Kenneth and Emily Sanders learned the Navy was transferring them from Norfolk to Guam at the end of February. The transfer was …
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U.S. Marines
Artifacts Discovery Halts Some Work at Marine Base on Guam | Hawaii News | US News
U.S. News & World Report
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Work has stopped in part of the new U.S. Marine Corps base under construction on Guam following the discovery of artifacts. The …
U.S. Military
Pair of Guam Airmen Face Trial in Unrelated Sex Offense Cases
military.com - Matthew Burke
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa -- A pair of airmen assigned to Andersen Air Force Base on Guam face separate courts-martial there in the coming weeks for …
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Micronesia
How A Japanese Soldier Survived For 27 Years Hiding Alone in a Cave After WWII
nextshark.com - Jin Hyun
Shoichi Yokoi, former lance corporal in the Japanese Army during World War II, was discovered in 1972, hiding in the jungles of Guam in an …
Clark Sparksadded this to Military Thoughts & History
Military History
The unbelievable story of a Japanese soldier who hid in a jungle cave for 27 years until he was found in 1972
Business Insider - Caitlin Foster
Shoichi Yokoi was 26 when he was drafted into the Japanese Army in 1941. At the time, soldiers were taught that surrender was the worst possible fate for a soldier — so when US forces invaded Japanese-occupied