Typhoon Recovery & Tourism: Marianas Beach Resort says it will stay closed after Sinlaku and Bavi, citing destroyed generator and voltage equipment, but it will keep meeting CNMI lease commitments to support recovery. Disaster Finance: The SBA opened rural disaster assistance for Saipan and Tinian after Bavi, with Home, Business Physical, and Economic Injury disaster loans available to eligible applicants (physical deadline Oct. 13, 2026). Bankruptcy Watch: Imperial Pacific International’s IPI Chapter 11 case is winding down as a judge approved structured dismissal, with about $40.9M in CNMI claims listed—though payouts depend on priority fees, taxes, and administrative costs first. Utilities & Business Continuity: The House received a Senate version of a bill seeking a $40M emergency line of credit for CUC after Sinlaku and Bavi, setting up likely House-Senate negotiations. Local Economy & Community: Saipan Chamber of Commerce canceled its September general membership meeting; separately, a Saipan barbershop and lawmakers teamed up for free back-to-school haircuts for K-12 students. Policy & Public Services: Candidates sparred at an NMD forum over education, public land revenue, and the economy, while the governor vetoed a bill that would have redirected “abandoned” gaming funds. Trade & Travel: DHS is tightening pre-arrival screening for Chinese EVS-TAP travelers, and the MVA says it’s reviewing how changes could affect tourism. Local Enterprise: Marianas Churisos opened a Garapan soft launch and sold out within an hour, signaling momentum for local food manufacturing.