Disaster Recovery Update: Gov. David M. Apatang extended CNMI’s State of Significant Emergency for another 30 days as recovery continues after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, with power and water restoration still ongoing on Rota. Infrastructure Resilience: A CNMI Homeland Security advisor warned Guam and CNMI aren’t hardening key systems enough—citing generator and water-well vulnerabilities that can leave communities without water when the grid fails. Local Education & Skills: Northern Marianas College’s Center for Training and Innovation finished a Saipan Southern High School digital literacy program; nine students passed CompTIA certification after storm disruptions. Youth & Community: Saipan and Guam athletes made history at Tokyo’s Karate Dream Festival, with a combined delegation from the Marianas competing at a Guinness-certified event. Sports Tourism: Saipan is set to host the Oceania Badminton Masters, bringing visitors and volunteer officiating opportunities to support local badminton growth. Court & Rights: A Ninth Circuit ruling says many detained immigrants in the region—including Guam and CNMI—can seek bond hearings. Business & Elections: Saipan Chamber is urging members to RSVP and submit questions for a lieutenant governor candidates forum. Relief on Rota: Salvation Army delivered eight pallets of canned goods to Bavi-hit Rota, with more distributions planned for Saipan and Tinian. Records Access: CNMI DOL says it can’t provide copies of historical umbrella permits and related LIIDS records because the legacy system is permanently inoperable and older files were destroyed. Weather Watch: Typhoon Dolphin remains far from the Marianas but forecasters warn of hazardous seas and swells for mariners.