Disaster Recovery & Utilities: CNMI power restoration remains the headline after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, with Saipan reported at 81% restored (11,833 customers) and Tinian at 93%, while Rota repairs continue; CNMI Gov. David Apatang says Saipan’s power situation is still tight and Tinian may require rebuilding its power plant. CUC Financing & Fuel Costs: The Senate unanimously approved an amended $40M CUC emergency financing bill, sending it back to the House, while CUC also raised the August Fuel Adjustment Charge by $0.01624 per kWh due to higher international fuel prices. Brown Tree Snake Watch: Rota officials say port workload and limited staffing are straining border protection after multiple brown tree snake reports, prompting rapid response and added staff and equipment. Rota Aid & Water Logistics: Local and partner foundations pledged $7,000 in fuel support to keep free humanitarian water shipping running to Rota, with multiple trips already delivered. Infrastructure Hardening: A CNMI homeland security advisor warned Guam and CNMI aren’t investing enough in hardening critical infrastructure like generators for water wells and transformers for power. Tourism & Business: MVA says South Korea travel momentum is building with Jeju Air extending winter Seoul–Saipan service into March 2027, and Saipan is hosting the Oceania Badminton Masters to drive sports tourism. Local Policy: The House passed a bill aimed at curbing commercial birth tourism in CNMI, while the Senate moved its version of the CUC emergency line-of-credit bill back to the House after amendments. Recognition & Education: BBMR director Lester Carlson Jr. won a top national budget officer award, and NMC wrapped up a Saipan Southern High School digital literacy program with students earning CompTIA certification.