Tourism Shock and Recovery: CNMI visitor arrivals fell 72% in April to 3,277 after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted flights and damaged infrastructure; stakeholders are watching the June 20 restart of direct Seoul–Saipan service and airport repairs as the key to summer rebound. Hotel Demand Check: The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported March occupancy at 29.47% (down from 34.73% a year earlier), with some properties reopening and others still repairing. Regional Air Connectivity Push: Guam and CNMI governors renewed their call to add the Philippines to the Guam–CNMI visa waiver program to boost lawful travel, passenger demand, and airline routes. Deep-Sea Mining Policy: Guam’s governor signed a ban on deep-sea mining in Guam nearshore waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and restrictions on port use without community consultation. Energy Resilience Debate: A CNMI senator filed a resolution to study small modular and micro nuclear reactors as a way to reduce fuel-price exposure and improve power resilience. Disaster Support for Businesses: SBA opened a third Saipan disaster recovery center to help businesses and nonprofits apply for federal aid after Sinlaku. Ocean Science and Local Jobs: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus expedition season returns to Mariana waters starting June 10, bringing local participants and new sonar mapping capacity. Governance and Democracy Talk: A bipartisan congressional briefing highlighted how “consent of the governed” still doesn’t fully apply to 3.6 million Americans living in U.S. territories. Micronesian Games Host: Kiribati was selected to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, after CNMI withdrew its bid due to Sinlaku devastation.