Weather Watch: CNMI emergency managers are urging residents to prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds and rough seas as Invest 92W nears the Marianas later this week, with the system not expected to reach typhoon strength but still capable of tropical storm conditions. Fishing Policy: CNMI leaders welcomed President Trump’s June 11 executive order reopening parts of protected Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including areas tied to the Mariana Trench, while conservation groups warn it could weaken protections. Tourism Update: Philippine Airlines has delayed its Saipan return until October, adding pressure to a tourism rebound still strained after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Military & Environment: The U.S. Marine Corps released the final environmental impact statement for the CNMI Joint Military Training project on Tinian, with a record of decision expected in about 30 days. Local Community: The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation says two Saipan gyms were burglarized and vandalized, with thieves stealing copper wiring and equipment, complicating storm recovery. Veterans in CNMI: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced a bill to expand VA travel benefits for veterans in the CNMI and Freely Associated States when no VA medical facility is available. Education & Science: UOG’s REEF program highlighted coral reef monitoring work by CNMI and Guam undergraduate fellows using regional data tools and coral health analysis. Sports Spotlight: A Saipan pickleball community story is set to culminate with CNMI athletes traveling to the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam.