Typhoon Recovery Watch: Guam National Guard says it has had “no news of activation” to aid CNMI after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, despite prep meetings and a staff estimate process. Power & Logistics: GPA bucket trucks returned to Guam from Saipan to boost restoration, while ports on Rota and Tinian have reopened for commercial traffic as recovery continues. Rota Relief: The Red Cross delivered supplies and support to 400+ Rota households after Bavi, with more responders scheduled. Tourism Rebound: Hong Kong Airlines has resumed flights to Saipan, a sign of growing confidence as CNMI rebuilds after back-to-back storms. Sports Return: Badminton is back in CNMI with international tournaments in Saipan, drawing 200+ players from 20 countries after typhoon disruptions. Local Policy: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 9652 to establish CNMI’s first permanent VA community-based outpatient clinic on Saipan. Health/Community: CNMI educators represented the Commonwealth at ISTELive 2026, sharing AI and digital citizenship approaches. Federal Update: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sending it to the Senate; CNMI is already exempt from DST under current rules. Public Safety: A Chinese national was sentenced in CNMI federal court to 24 months for unlawful ammunition possession. Retiree Notice: CNMI Finance warned the July 31 25% benefit payment may be delayed/paused without legislative action on HB 24-84. Drug Pricing Settlement: CNMI residents may be eligible for compensation tied to a multistate Glenmark generic drug price-fixing settlement covering purchases from May 2009–Dec 2019.