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Typhoon Recovery & Utilities: CNMI Homeland Security says power and water restoration is advancing after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with about 99% of Saipan’s primary power lines re-energized and generation capacity restored to 34.7 megawatts (full restoration still underway). Agriculture Losses: Preliminary CNMI Division of Agriculture assessments report Sinlaku wiped out up to 50–60% of Saipan livestock, including major drops in cattle, chickens, swine and goats, with water shortages and heat stress cited. Debris & Cleanup: USACE is running residential debris removal on Tinian; residents are asked to sort debris by category and keep roadways clear, with a June 12 request deadline for SWEEP assistance in Saipan. Tourism Hit: Marianas Visitors Authority reports April visitor arrivals fell 72% to 3,277 after flight disruptions and storm damage, though Seoul-Saipan bookings are set to resume June 20. Energy Resilience: Military grid power has been connected to Tinian’s electrical system using community-scale generators to support recovery while repairs continue. Local Spending: Saipan’s governor signed a measure allocating $1.5M from remaining casino license fees to health, libraries, youth programs, and community projects. Workforce Policy: CNMI delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds backs a bill to ease CW-1 touchback requirements, aiming to keep workers in place for businesses still recovering. Shipping & Logistics: After Sinlaku, some Saipan businesses report higher costs for faster, more reliable cargo movement as supply chains remain strained. Energy Policy Debate: CNMI senator Jude Hofschneider is pushing a nuclear study resolution (small modular reactors/microreactors) to explore long-term power resilience. Regional/Industry Context: United Airlines is accelerating Micronesia and Saipan service upgrades to all-MAX 8 by early October 2026, and PAL has suspended Manila–Saipan service until Oct. 22, 2026.

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