Live from Saipan after Julian Assange hearing
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appears in U.S. District Court on Saipan where he was sentenced to time served after reaching a plea agreement with the U.S. government.
Thomas reported in more than a dozen live television and radio shows before, during, and after his visit while also reporting the story locally for KUAM News and internationally for CNN.
"Flight of the Sihek" series
In this multi-part series, Thomas traveled to Wichita, Kansas where the endangered Guam Sihek (kingfisher) is being raised and brought to Palmyra Atoll where they returned to the wild after nearly 40 years. Just over 100 birds are left in captivity.
Thomas covered the international story for KUAM News over the course of two years and shared his videos and photos with outlets across the globe. A documentary is in the works.
View the full series here.
Interior Secretary Haaland meets with CNMI leaders on Pacific tour
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is visiting the Marianas for the first time this week as part of her Pacific tour. Regional correspondent Thomas Manglona reports from Saipan where she met with CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios and Lt. Gov. David Apatang.
Meet Japan’s “recycle natives”
They’re being called “recycle natives.” Thomas wss on assignment in Osaki Town as part of the Association for Promotion of International Cooperation’s Japan Journalism Fellowship. Thomas takes us to an elementary school that is redefining lunchtime with sustainability and the environment in mind.
Three generations preserve Chamorro language through teaching on Rota
The movement to preserve the Chamorro language continues on Rota with three different generations of teachers coming together to keep the lessons alive at Sinapalo Elementary School.
"Please help us bring the girls home."
Jermain Quitugua, the mother of missing sisters Faloma and Maleina Luhk, maintains hope 12 years later. She spoke exclusively with Thomas.
CNMI diverts resources to Rota, prepares for Typhoon Mawar aftermath
The Northern Marianas was spared from the brunt of Typhoon Mawar but the CNMI Government is still exercising caution as they prepare for a post-typhoon response on Rota.
Rota Chugai pictograph cave tells 2,000-year-old story
Rota is home to at least three caves with ancient pictographs. Thomas explores one site on Rota with the local Historic Preservation Office, who’s on a mission to keep the stories alive for generations.
Three generations preserve Chamorro language through teaching on Rota
The movement to preserve the Chamorro language continues on Rota with three different generations of teachers coming together to keep the lessons alive at Sinapalo Elementary School.
CNMI crew, traditional canoes make history at FestPAC
An all-female sailing crew made history at the 13th FestPAC as they led the CNMI to the shores of Hawai’i in the Wa’a opening ceremony. Thomas met the crew and reported live sailing on a canoe.
View the full series here.