Utilities & Cost of Living: Guam’s Public Utilities Commission approved a fuel surcharge hike for GPA, raising the average residential bill about $58 a month starting July 1, as the LEAC rate climbs to 19.4 cents per kWh. Power Restoration & Recovery: In CNMI, CUC says long-delayed Saipan power materials are arriving, with 83.8% of Saipan’s power restored and FEMA generators being phased out; CUC also scheduled a Tinian power interruption June 27 (2–4 p.m.) for pole installation. Tourism Shock & Rebound: MVA reported May arrivals down 82% year over year to 2,171, with international flights resuming after Sinlaku; MVA is also pushing trail access like the June 27 Bird Island Fun Hike to rebuild visitor experiences. Local Business & Public Safety: DPS says business establishments made up nearly half of burglary/theft cases since Sinlaku (267 incidents from April 15–June 16), while the Saipan Chamber of Commerce plans a July 1 luncheon on recovery and utility affordability. Trade & Mobility: Guam and CNMI officials advanced visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration, aiming to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Legal & Labor Abuse: A Saipan-area case ended with an 82-year-old sentenced to probation and home detention for visa fraud tied to the CW-1 transitional worker program. Regional Security: The US-led Valiant Shield exercise is underway, with an MQ-28 Ghost Bat prototype flying from Rota as part of multinational drills. Energy Investment: Commonwealth Ports Authority and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a solar farm on CPA property at Saipan’s airport.