CUC Emergency Financing: The CNMI Senate unanimously approved an amended $40M Commonwealth Utilities Corporation emergency financing bill for utility restoration after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, then sent it back to the House for concurrence. Power Costs: CUC says the Fuel Adjustment Charge will rise in August after higher international fuel oil prices, pushing the FAC rate up by $0.01624 per kWh. Recovery Update: CNMI officials report Saipan power restoration at 81% and Tinian at 93%, with water largely back online, while Rota continues repairs and still faces limited navigation aids. Infrastructure Hardening: A CNMI homeland security advisor warned Guam and CNMI aren’t investing enough in hardening critical systems like generators for water wells and transformers for the grid. Rota Biosecurity: Brown tree snake sightings are straining Rota port inspections, with officials citing heavy vessel traffic and limited staffing as they ramp up trapping and inspections. Humanitarian Shipping: Local foundations and partners pledged $7,000 in fuel support to keep free ocean transport of water and supplies moving to Rota. Education & Workforce: Northern Marianas College wrapped up a Saipan Southern High School digital literacy program, with nine students earning CompTIA certification after storm disruption. Tourism Momentum: Marianas Visitors Authority says South Korea travel is strengthening, with Jeju Air extending winter Seoul–Saipan service into March 2027. Local Business Shift: Saipan’s Panda Store is pivoting from souvenirs to backup power products like generators and solar equipment as residents plan for outages. Sports Tourism: Crowne Plaza Oceania Masters in Paradise kicks off in Saipan, bringing regional badminton visitors and boosting local hospitality demand.