Typhoon Recovery Funding: Grace Christian Academy says it has raised about $130,000 for Sinlaku and Bavi recovery, with roughly $95,000 earmarked for campus construction; the school estimates total repairs could reach $2 million and is pushing toward a $500,000 fundraising goal while seeking FEMA reimbursements. Airport/Seaport Resilience: Commonwealth Ports Authority chair Bart Jackson says the authority is moving from emergency restoration back to day-to-day operations and using typhoon impacts as a chance to rebuild facilities “better and more resilient.” Court Access for Benefits: A federal judge allowed a Saipan resident’s lawsuit over Nutrition Assistance Program fair-hearing delays to proceed, finding the complaint plausibly alleges a due-process violation. CNMI Finances Under Scrutiny: An Ernst & Young single audit report says former Gov. Ralph Torres left CNMI with $1.2 billion in debt and received the worst audit marks, including disclaimer and adverse opinions for major components. Small Business Grants: Bank of Hawai‘i is accepting applications for its 2026 Saipan Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant—up to five $5,000 awards—with a Smart Money Seminar required for applicants. Workforce & Inclusion: Project H.A.F.A. (Helping All Find Advancement) launches to connect people with disabilities to four-week paid internships with local employers across CNMI. Federal Disaster Loans: SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for CNMI businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by Super Typhoon Bavi, with Rota eligible for physical damage and economic injury loans. Tourism & Travel: Direct Tokyo–Saipan flights resumed Aug. 2, and CNMI education tourism welcomed a Japanese cohort to Saipan through NMC’s Marianas Education Tourism Program.