CNMI Delegate Race: Incumbent Kimberlyn King-Hinds and challenger Galvin Deleon Guerrero faced voters at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce forum, debating disaster recovery, federal contracting, birthright citizenship, Medicaid and tourism, with King-Hinds defending her first-term work and Deleon Guerrero pushing for faster, more effective results. AG Forum: Three attorney general candidates—Joaquin DLG Torres, Michael N. Evangelista and J. Robert Glass Jr.—tackled prosecutorial independence, deep-sea mining and public trust at an NMI Bar Association event. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups filed lawsuits challenging federal approval steps for Mariana-area deep-sea mining, while King-Hinds’ PACMESA bill would route 50% of lease revenues to Pacific territories and strengthen bonding and consultation. Disaster Recovery Jobs & Deadlines: FEMA hired 22 CNMI residents under the Sinlaku Local Hire initiative, and Rota Bavi survivors are urged to meet a 5 p.m. roofing registration deadline; SBA is offering missed-deadline exceptions via recovery centers. Energy & Travel Costs: Diesel prices jumped 20 cents in Saipan after global oil gains, and DoD raised Guam/CNMI/American Samoa per diem meals and incidentals effective Sept. 1, affecting government travel budgets. Infrastructure & Aviation: FAA seeks public comment on a long-range radar facility on Saipan’s Mount Petosukara to close a north-facing coverage gap. Public Safety Leadership: Acting Gov. Karl King-Nabors nominated Aniceto Ogumoro for CNMI Department of Public Safety commissioner.