Kimberlyn King-Hinds

What Does the New Remittance Tax Mean for the CNMI? What Does the New Remittance Tax Mean for the CNMI? I also wrote to Treasury Secre Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:58 August 31, 2026

A Lasting Connection Between the CNMI and Japan A Lasting Connection Between the CNMI and Japan A recent Vision Times article highlights what many of us in the CNMI know well: the enduring legacy of Japanese craftsmanship can still be seen throughout our islands. From century-old homes, shrines,…

Joeten-Kiyu Public Library gets $208K for Sinlaku Repairs Joeten-Kiyu Public Library gets $208K for Sinlaku Repairs The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library has been awarded $208,870.69 in FEMA funding to repair or replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems damaged by Super Typhoon…

Nogis sisters in DC Nogis sisters in DC Janine Nogis-Rosario from our Saipan District Office and her sisters, Apollonia Borja and Natashia Tomokane, visited their congressional office in Washington on Wednesday. While Janine was in town for congressional management training, Apollonia and Natashia…

$236K to HSEM for Sinlaku Emergency Protective Measures $236K to HSEM for Sinlaku Emergency Protective Measures The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) has been awarded $236,605 in FEMA funding to support emergency protective measures following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.…

$300K Awarded to DPW for Sinlaku Recovery $300K Awarded to DPW for Sinlaku Recovery Very happy to recognize the CNMI Department of Public Works for receiving $323,646.50 in FEMA funding to repair and replace fencing and other components damaged by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. DPW has been working across…

Pushing Back on New Postal Duty Requirements Pushing Back on New Postal Duty Requirements Last week, I submitted formal comments to the U.S. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:58 August 31, 2026

Expanding Access to Financial Services Expanding Access to Financial Services Over the last month, I have been looking into why CNMI residents continue to encounter problems opening brokerage accounts, obtaining credit cards, and accessing other financial services that are readily available…

$1.32 Million in Crisis Counseling Support $1.32 Million in Crisis Counseling Support Last week, we got word that $1,320,108 in federal funding was awarded to the CNMI through FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. This funding will support crisis counseling and mental…

$948K to CPA for Sinlaku Emergency Protective Measures $948K to CPA for Sinlaku Emergency Protective Measures I’m pleased to recognize the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) for receiving $948,387.24 in FEMA funding to carry out emergency protective measures following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The…

Talking Economic Recovery and Investment with Alex Youn and Will Choi Talking Economic Recovery and Investment with Alex Youn and Will Choi Image Alex Youn and Will Choi stopped by the District Office last week to discuss strategies and opportunities availabl Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:08…

Honolulu Passport Office visits Saipan Honolulu Passport Office visits Saipan The Honolulu Passport Office team—Director Melissa Naguwa, Customer Service Manager Michael Betts, and Ms. Lizzie Salerno—visited the Saipan District Office last week during their annual trip to the CNMI. Kirk.Stone@mai……

ESGR Annual visit to the CNMI ESGR Annual visit to the CNMI Image GUAM-CNMI Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) State Chair Cathy Gugue and her team along with CNMI Area Chair Joann Aquino and long-time vol Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:05 August 31, 2026

Growing the CNMI’s Maritime Economy Growing the CNMI’s Maritime Economy Image The good people at Ambyth Shipping and Seafix stopped by the District Office again last week to continue our longstanding dialogue about expanding Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:07 August 31, 2026

Conversations on Interisland Connectivity with MACS Conversations on Interisland Connectivity with MACS Image The team at Micronesian Air Connection Services (MACS) stopped by the District Office to discuss upcoming developments in their int Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:09 August 31, 2026

Seeking Answers on Nuclear Fallout in the CNMI Seeking Answers on Nuclear Fallout in the CNMI Sometimes our work begins with a question from the community. Recently, members of our community raised concerns with me about whether radioactive fallout from U.S. nuclear testing in the Pacific may have…

JKPL highlights Marianas Literary Heritage in Washington JKPL highlights Marianas Literary Heritage in Washington The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library staff — Patrick Sablan, Beth Demapan, Vincent Sablan, Celina Foreman, and Leoralynn Terlaje — visited their congressional office in Washington, DC on…

Touching Base on Rota’s Recovery Touching Base on Rota’s Recovery Image I had the opportunity to visit Rota last week with Mayor Aubrey Hocog to get a firsthand look at the progress being made in the island’s recovery from Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:00 August 31, 2026

Lya Kim Receives Women in Aerospace Access Award Lya Kim Receives Women in Aerospace Access Award Congratulations to Saipan International School junior Lya Kim, who received the Women in Aerospace Access Award while representing the CNMI at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C.! Lya has…

Talking About Journalism with Mount Carmel Students Talking About Journalism with Mount Carmel Students Image The week started with a visit to Mount Carmel School to speak with the students in Thomas Manglona’s journalism class. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:02 August 31, 2026

SBA Expands Bavi Disaster Assistance to Saipan and Tinian SBA Expands Bavi Disaster Assistance to Saipan and Tinian The U.S. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:49 August 17, 2026

Building the CNMI’s Skilled Workforce Building the CNMI’s Skilled Workforce Image On Wednesday, I met with the Northern Marianas Technical Institute (NMTech) to discuss workforce and technical education priorities in the CNMI. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:53 August 17, 2026

Tracking Recovery and Securing Federal Support Tracking Recovery and Securing Federal Support Image I started the week with Governor Apatang and FEMA officials for an update on recovery and relief efforts following Super Typhoons Sinlak Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:47 August 17, 2026

The Patriot Games The Patriot Games I’m proud to see two young athletes from the CNMI, Addalee Taflinger and Richard Zhao, representing our islands at the Patriot Games in Ohio. Addalee was recently featured in TIME, where she spoke about her desire to bring greater awareness to Saipan and the…

Hill to the Vill Comes to Saipan and Tinian Hill to the Vill Comes to Saipan and Tinian Image Last week was jam-packed with... you! Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:57 August 17, 2026

Let’s Talk About it: Reporting Back on Our Progress Let’s Talk About it: Reporting Back on Our Progress While I am home this August, I want to take some time to report back to you on the work we have been doing and the progress we have made over the last year and a half. In this week’s Let’s Talk…

Catching Up with Fabian Indalecio Catching Up with Fabian Indalecio Image Community advocate, health influencer, U.S.Military Veteran, and Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:59 August 17, 2026

$200,000 Grant to Expand Family Literacy and Indigenous Storytelling $200,000 Grant to Expand Family Literacy and Indigenous Storytelling Congratulations to the Joeten Kiyu Public Library who has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Laura Bush…

Investing in Affordable and Reliable Power Investing in Affordable and Reliable Power On Monday, I introduced Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:45 August 17, 2026

Catch Up with Kim -- August 17, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- August 17, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:37 August 17, 2026

New Ruling Changes Advance Parole Travel Considerations New Ruling Changes Advance Parole Travel Considerations A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals may have significant consequences for individuals with a history of unlawful presence who are considering travel outside the United…

King-Hinds Partners with U.S. State Department to Assist Residents Who Lost Passports During Sinlaku King-Hinds Partners with U.S. State Department to Assist Residents Who Lost Passports During Sinlaku Saipan – Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that representatives from the U.S.…

Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge This summer, students from kindergarten to the 8th grade are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge hosted by the Second Lady Usha Vance! From June 1st through September 4th , students can explore new stories, discover new ideas, and…

Clarifying H-1B Requirements for the CNMI Clarifying H-1B Requirements for the CNMI Following Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 14:47 August 11, 2026

Honoring Peace on Tinian Honoring Peace on Tinian Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 14:52 August 11, 2026

Congratulations to a Friend of the Marianas Congratulations to a Friend of the Marianas Congratulations to Jordan Roiland on his appointment as the University of California’s 2027-28 Student Regent-designate . Jordan will represent students from across the University of California system, serving…

CJPA Awarded Over $750K for Violence Prevention CJPA Awarded Over $750K for Violence Prevention The Commonwealth’s Criminal Justice Planning Agency has received two significant grants from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. The FY 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program has awarded…

A250 Field Trip Winner’s Visit A250 Field Trip Winner’s Visit Image Attina Louresse Rosario, a fourth-grade student from Sinapalo Elementary School in Rota won a first place prize in the national America’s Field Trip ("A Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 14:58 August 11, 2026

Postal Duty Collection Changes Published in the Federal Register Postal Duty Collection Changes Published in the Federal Register New Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 14:51 August 11, 2026

Meeting with Mayor Aldan Meeting with Mayor Aldan While on Tinian, I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Mayor Edwin P. Aldan to discuss the island’s ongoing recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the federal response, and the work still ahead. We talked about the progress that has been…

Catching up with the Media and You Catching up with the Media and You I spent Friday morning with the good folks at Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 15:07 August 11, 2026

Celebrating Chamorro Language and Culture Celebrating Chamorro Language and Culture Image I was honored to attend the Chamorro Culture and Language Research Training Program hosted at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/10/2026 - 14:49 August 11, 2026

White House Announces Christmas Volunteer and Performer Opportunities White House Announces Christmas Volunteer and Performer Opportunities First Lady Melania Trump has announced that applications are now open for volunteers and performers to participate in the 2026 Christmas season at the White…

Meeting with Department of War regarding CUC and CNMI Energy Issues Meeting with Department of War regarding CUC and CNMI Energy Issues Image On Tuesday, I met with Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Energy Resilience and Optimization Rebecca Isacowitz t Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:10…

Welcome to the team, Jean Welcome to the team, Jean We are thrilled to introduce Jean Choi, the newest addition to the Saipan District Office for the summer. She is heading into her final year at University College London (UCL), where she pursues her degree in Crime and Security Science. She steps…

Mark Your Calendars for Hill to the Vill: Round 2! Mark Your Calendars for Hill to the Vill: Round 2! Image This month, I'm asking for something from you. Please come to one of our From the Hill to the Vill: Community Conversations. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:08 August 3, 2026

Catch Up with Kim -- August 3, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- August 3, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:05 August 3, 2026

Rota Blue Coffee Brews New Opportunities with UCC Japan Rota Blue Coffee Brews New Opportunities with UCC Japan Rota's coffee story is gaining international attention . Coffee was first cultivated on Rota during the Japanese administration of the Northern Marianas in the early 20th century, when…

The Future of AI, Innovation, and National Security The Future of AI, Innovation, and National Security Image We recently met with representatives from ControlAI, a nonprofit organization focused on the safe development and governance of artif Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 07/27/2026 - 15:30 July 27, 2026

Ciara Joins the Tinian Team! Ciara Joins the Tinian Team! Please give a warm welcome to our new Tinian District summer intern, Ciara Santos. A senior at Western Governors University majoring in Elementary Education, Ciara is passionate about advocating for education in the CNMI. With a drive for…