CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios, 69, Passes Away After Medical Incident

CNMI governor Arnold Palacios, 69, passes away after medical incident

Arnold Palacios, the 10th governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones.

CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios dies Wednesday night, hours after airlifted to Guam for medical treatment

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold I. Palacios died late Wednesday night, hours after he was airlifted to Guam following a “medical incident” in the morning. He was 69.

CNMI Gov. Palacios dead at 69

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold I. Palacios died Wednesday night at the Guam Regional Medical City. He was 69 years old.

Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios dies at 69

Governor Arnold I. Palacios (R) of the Northern Mariana Islands passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 69, after suffering a medical incident in his Capitol Hill office on Saipan. He was airlifted to Guam for specialized care but was later pronounced dead at Guam Regional Medical City at approximately 10:37 pm. Palacios had been reported in stable condition and responsive following the incident earlier in the day. According to the Office of…

Statement from NGA Chair Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Governor Kevin Stitt on the Passing of Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold I. Palacios

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) extends its deepest condolences upon the passing of Governor Arnold I. Palacios of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “We are profoundly saddened by the news of Governor Palacios’s passing. He was a dedicated public servant whose life’s work was marked by integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to his community. “As Governor, he brought innovative leadership and …

CNMI Gov. Palacios passes away

"Gov. Palacios passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones," the Office of the Lt. Governor said in a statement.