Tuesday, June 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As the summer season gets underway, the Rising Program and the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program officially commenced on June 5, providing valuable opportunities for youth and students to gain meaningful work experience and develop essential career skills. Participants in both programs have been assigned to positions that best match their interests, qualifications, and preferences they selected during the application process. The

🌊🎬 WORLD OCEANS DAY MOVIE NIGHT 🎬🌊Join us for a special evening in celebration of World Oceans Day 2026! 📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Yap Living Museum Enjoy a free screening of "OCEAN" with David Attenborough. This breathtaking documentary showcases the beauty, diversity, and importance of our oceans and the need to protect them for future generations. 🍿 Free drinks and light snacks will be provided for all participants. This event is held in observa

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 2:07 AM, reaching approximately 1.73 meters (5.70 feet). This will be followe

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - In May 2026, the Pacific Mission Aviation continued its mission of connecting island communities with a total of 12 flights to Ulithi, 4 flights to Koror, Palau, and 2 flights that flew to Palau and stayed overnight before making its way back to Yap, the next day. The Pacific Mission Aviation also had 6 flights to Woleai and back to Yap. Overall, these flights have accommodated over 302 passengers traveling between islands to gain

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, June 6, the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, along with the Youth Planning Committee, hosted a Wall Painting Event at the retaining wall site of Yap State Hospital at 1:00 p.m. The event began with a brief safety orientation conducted by members of the Division of Youth Services to ensure that all participants understood the necessary safety measures before starting the activi

TSUNAMI INFORMATION (NO TSUNAMI THREAT) This is an Information Statement from the Disaster Coordination Office and The Weather Service Office of Yap An EARTHQUAKE occurred near MINDANAO PHILIPPINES at 9:38AM, MONDAY, JUNE 8 2026 . THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO YAP. NO ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED. This will be the only statement issued for this event.

Friday, June 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 61%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 10:31 AM, reaching approximately 1.67 meters (5.51 feet). This will be followe

Friday, June 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, June 5th, in accordance with the Yap State Court's May 2026 Traffic Citation, the Division of Public Safety cited one (1) No registration, one (1) No registration/License Plate/Sticker, one (1) No possession of license, one (1) License Expired, and three (3) Disobeying traffic sign. The Division of Public Safety also cited one (1) Unsafe passing, one (1) Speeding, one (1) Faulty tail lamp, four (4) Reckless driving,

Friday, June 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Wednesday, June 3rd, the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute held a Training and Preventive Maintenance Program for the Rescue Boat/Life Boat Davits System and MV Hokuto at the Yap Fishing Authority dock. During the Training and Preventive Maintenance Program, the cadets, including the faculty, engineers, and lead faculty, participated in the Davit Visual Inspection, Davit Mechanical Maintenance, Davit Functional Testing

Thursday, June 04, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 61%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:49 AM, reaching approximately 1.73 meters (5.68 feet). This will be follow

Thursday, June 04, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - In the spirit of graduation season, Colonia Middle School held its Commencement Ceremony on June 3 at the Colonia Middle School campus. The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. and celebrated the achievements of the graduating class as they marked an important milestone in their educational journey. To initiate the Commencement Ceremony, the Master of Ceremony, Mr. Brian Ramngen, welcomed all distinguished guests, graduates, faculty, and

Thursday, June 04, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The YUMO Task Force, in coordination with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), has extended the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Airport and Seaport Projects through June 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Yap Time. The Draft EIS evaluates the potential environmental, cultural, and community impacts of proposed improvements to Yap's transportation infrastructure and identifies measures t

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly sunny with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:13 AM, reaching approximately 1.76 meters (5.80 feet). This will be follo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 22 covering the period of May 25–31, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases. Total Encounters: 572 patient encounters were reported across 22 sentinel sites, with diarrhea remaining at Alert status this week. Diarrhea (Still on alert this week): A t

Wednesday, June 03 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Due to a delay in the shipment of essential water treatment supplies, the Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPC) and the Yap Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urge all residents and businesses in Colonia and the following affected areas to boil all tap water intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and making ice until supplies arrive and full treatment operations resume. This pr

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, May 30th, the North Fanif Elementary School held a Graduation Ceremony at 10:00 am. The ceremony began with the acknowledgements by the Master of Ceremony, Principal Judy Rutinag. Principal Rutinag warmly welcomed everyone who attended the graduation ceremony, including community members, parents, and faculty. After welcoming everyone, Principal Rutinag invited Zachary G. Tamag for the opening prayer and gestur

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 61%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 8:42 AM, reaching approximately 1.78 meters (5.87 feet). This will be follow

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - With summer approaching, the Workforce Enrichment Division, under the Department of Resources and Development, in collaboration with the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, held an Orientation for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program and the Rising Program yesterday, June 1st, at the YapCap Conference Room at 3:30 pm. During the Orientation, the Chief of the Workforce Enrichment Division, a

This outage is necessary to perform essential maintenance work at the power plant. Please be advised, Airport and DB Feeders will power on and off during this power outage. Normal power will be restored as soon as possible. YSPSC apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause. Your understanding and support are very much appreciated. Thank you.

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Public Comments page can be accessed through the U.S. Navy NEPA site: https://www.nepa.navy.mil/yapeis/ You are encouraged to take advantage of this extension by reviewing the available information and submitting any comments, concerns, or recommendations regarding the proposed project. If you have any questions or require further clarification regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the YUMO Task Force Offic