Theirs was the longest transoceanic crossing of their time. The ancestors of the Marianas used their navigation and sailing prowess to build a settlement in the remote islands of the Pacific.
As a reporter covering the CNMI Retirement Fund's attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection 12 years ago, I...
In a thought-provoking public lecture at the Azucena Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan, Father Fran Hezel, a...
On May 29, 2012, the Marines made history with a daring landing on Tinian’s North Field, reviving a place that...
Former Peace Corps volunteer and educator Samuel F. McPhetres had a long, remarkable career that took him to some of...
Hans Hornbostel had been longing to satisfy his craving for an “omang.” Perhaps the perilous journey he had had crossing...
Read moreDetailsAmidst the fervent endeavors of a dedicated historic preservation group, a relic from the Japanese era met its demise at...
In the heart of the Pacific, the Northern Mariana Islands are poised for the emergence of a flourishing heritage tourism...
In an emotional return, 79-year-old Imako Saito of Tokyo, originally from prewar Saipan, embarked on a heartfelt pilgrimage to her...
In a public lecture on Saipan in the Northern Marianas years ago, local historian Don Farrell delved into the complexities...
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