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Island Achievement: Saipan-born Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Keli Mendiola Mangloña helped the U.S. Air Force win its second Desert Duals grappling championship. Cultural Connections: Guam student Gabriella Alyssa Cruz Lape joined Madrid’s Hispanidad parade, where Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands were among more than 20 places represented. Youth Sports: The NMI U17 women’s team opened Asian Cup qualifying with an 18-0 loss to Kyrgyz Republic; meanwhile, 3x3 basketball returns to Ada Gym, with U18 boys’ and open divisions planned. Education: Joeten Daidai Foundation awarded $16,000 in scholarships to eight NMI students heading to colleges including Columbia, Notre Dame and Northern Marianas College. Mariana Heritage: A new museum feature recalls when homemade chokolåte was part of everyday life in the islands. Community on the Water: About 50 NMI paddlers are fundraising for October’s Micronesia Cup in Guam, with clubs preparing sendoffs and fundraisers.

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Kyrgyz Republic routs NMI 18-0 in U17 women's qualifying opener

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Oct. 5, 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026

Happening this Wednesday: Saipan Chamber of Commerce October general membership meeting

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Oct. 5, 2026

Celebrate Spooktacular October at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan with Halloween delights, BBQ tastings, and beachfront luxury

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Oct. 4, 2026

Tinian casino bill veto deadline passes with Senate session canceled

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Oct. 1, 2026

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Ybanez pleads guilty to false statement in bank loan application

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Guam Justice Torres: Islanders are US citizens, but not ‘full members’ of American family

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