Fisheries Scholarships: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is now accepting applications for 2027-2028 U.S. Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarships, offering tuition, fees, and some living costs for up to three students from CNMI and other territories, with preference for students two years or less from graduation. Storm Recovery Taxes: The IRS extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines for CNMI residents and businesses affected by Super Typhoon Bavi, generally pushing eligible deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027. Affordable Power Push: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Affordable Power for the Northern Marianas Act, proposing $15 million annually in mandatory Covenant funding aimed at lowering electricity costs and rebuilding CNMI’s aging power system. Electric Utility Partnership: MentorAPM expanded its partnership with the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation to cover electric power generation, using a unified asset management approach across water, wastewater, and electricity. Typhoon Sinlaku Relief: The 21st Air Expeditionary Wing supported civil authorities during post-Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, including cleanup and rebuilding help on Tinian and Saipan. Tropical Weather Watch: NWS is tracking two tropical disturbances and says the monsoon pattern will bring breezy winds, sun and showers, and isolated thunderstorms, with stronger winds and more showers farther north. Sports Spotlight: CNMI’s men’s tennis team beat Turkmenistan 2-1 to retain Davis Cup Group IV status, and Carol Lee won her first WTA title in Poland. Election & Community Voice: A new opinion piece argues “the CNMI belongs to all of us,” urging voters to respect different choices as the 2026 election field takes shape.