Storm Recovery Costs & Utilities: Guam Power Authority estimates $10.3M in 2026 storm impacts (Sinlaku + Bavi), while Guam Waterworks saw nearly one-third of wells offline after Bavi and up to 3,200 customers without water at one point; CNMI recovery continues with Saipan power still a “power situation,” Tinian restoring 980 of 1,059 customers, and Rota still working through power repairs and supplies. Fuel & Power Rates: CUC says rising international fuel oil prices will lift August 2026 Fuel Adjustment Charge by $0.01624 per kWh (to $0.34129). Disaster Aid Access: SBA will shift Survivor Recovery Center hours starting Aug. 4 and reminds CNMI survivors the disaster loan deadline is Aug. 21; it has approved about $50.548M in loans for Sinlaku. Typhoon Tech for Faster Assessments: FlyGuys and TerraFort say AI-assisted drone damage assessments cut post-Sinlaku timelines from months to about 10 days, covering 4,135 residential structures. Local Business & Policy: House unanimously passed HB 24-105 to curb CNMI “birth tourism,” while Saipan Chamber is pushing members to RSVP and submit questions for a lieutenant governor forum. Regional Travel Push: Guam-CNMI leaders renewed efforts to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, framing it as both economic and family-connected. Banking/Finance: Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and First Hawaiian reported second-quarter results and dividends. Casino Bankruptcy Update: Imperial Pacific International creditors asked for a “structured dismissal” to end its Chapter 11 case, with a hearing set for Aug. 4.