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Established on March 16, 1972, Marianas Variety is the CNMI's oldest, most trusted, most influential and most widely read newspaper. It is an independent publication with no ties to business or political interests. Its business is to be a newspaper, not to “defend” special interests or promote any business entity or politician. Variety has a readership of 40,000 in the CNMI and 2,000 throughout Micronesia. We distribute in the CNMI, Guam, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. We have subscribers in the South Pacific, the Philippines, Hawaii, Japan and the mainland U.S. Variety provides its readers with the most extensive local and regional news and views. and international news. It has the liveliest opinion page in all of the Marianas and remains the only CNMI newspaper that takes a stand, through its editorials, on the burning issues of the day. Variety is published from Monday to Friday and is owned by Younis Art Studio, a local company.

Chamber puts delegate candidates before voters The Saipan Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted the 2026 U.S. Delegate...
11/09/2026

Chamber puts delegate candidates before voters

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted the 2026 U.S. Delegate of the CNMI Debate on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. The event provided members of the community with an opportunity to hear directly from Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and independent candidate Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/chamber-puts-delegate-candidates-before-voters/article_7176ac8b-f46f-4536-98ed-fc87f0b9cac6.html

AG Candidates Forum Program
11/09/2026

AG Candidates Forum Program

Scheduled power service interruption for portions of Fina Sisu on Sept. 14(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There w...
11/09/2026

Scheduled power service interruption for portions of Fina Sisu on Sept. 14

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Areas affected: Portions of Fina Sisu
Water wells affected: None
Wastewater facilities affected: W-8
Traffic lights affected: None
Purpose: To allow the CUC line crew to replace and install transformers.
Motorists are advised to reduce speeds and exercise caution while driving in the area or taking alternative routes
CUC appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding as it works to ensure reliable service for its customers.
For more information, contact the CUC hotline at (670) 236-4333, visit https://www.cucgov.org or monitor CUC’s page. For emergencies, contact Customer Service at (670) 664-4282.

High school baseball is backAfter years on hiatus, the Boys High School Baseball League finally makes its return Friday,...
11/09/2026

High school baseball is back

After years on hiatus, the Boys High School Baseball League finally makes its return Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Watch Marianas High School steal its way to a run off a Mount Carmel School error during the opening game at Francisco "Tan Ko" Palacios Baseball Field.

‘An unfortunate situation’ for DPS (updated)ASKED about his reported firing by acting Gov. Karl King-Nabors, Department ...
11/09/2026

‘An unfortunate situation’ for DPS (updated)

ASKED about his reported firing by acting Gov. Karl King-Nabors, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony Macaranas on Friday said: “I'll let Governor Apatang comment on the issue.”

DPS public information officer Fred Sato issued the following statement:

“The Department of Public Safety will continue to carry out its mission of protecting and serving the community. While this is an unfortunate situation for the Department, we remain focused on maintaining continuity of operations and ensuring essential public safety services are not affected.

“At this time, there is some uncertainty regarding interim leadership in the absence of a Commissioner. However, DPS personnel remain committed to their responsibilities and will continue to report for duty, respond to calls for service, and provide the level of public safety our community expects.

“Our officers and civilian personnel will continue to do their jobs professionally and remain focused on serving the people of the CNMI.”

Villaluz, Nicdao, and Li top A250: My Marianas Writing ContestTHE Northern Marianas Humanities Council congratulates the...
11/09/2026

Villaluz, Nicdao, and Li top A250: My Marianas Writing Contest

THE Northern Marianas Humanities Council congratulates the winners of the A250: My Marianas Writing Contest:

1st Place ($500): Alleena Villaluz, “A Mixed Plate of Home”
2nd Place ($400): Jillian Nicdao, “Small Island, Big Story”
3rd Place ($300): Youna Li, “Beneath the Surface of Home”

https://www.mvariety.com/news/arts_culture/villaluz-nicdao-and-li-top-a250-my-marianas-writing-contest/article_43cd97a0-7c8a-4f07-88c9-af97885b23dc.html

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