Typhoon Recovery Logistics: A federal-local team will start a 30-day vessel removal at Smiling Cove Marina on Saipan June 1, with Basin Place and Marina Lane road access closed while water and boat ramps stay open. Power & Materials: CUC says Saipan is just over halfway to restoring primary lines, but progress is slowing due to copper conductor theft and missing service drops; resources are shifting to Kagman. Leadership Shift (USACE): Lt. Col. Simratpal Singh took over the Sinlaku Recovery Field Office May 26, moving the mission from emergency response to sustained recovery across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Tinian Power Restored: Temporary large-scale generator power was delivered to Tinian after storm damage to the power plant. Business Support: SBA opened an additional Saipan Business Recovery Center location June 2 to help with disaster loan applications. Renewables Push: South Korea’s KEPCO says it’s exploring solar for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as CNMI looks to cut fuel dependence. Tourism & Workforce: MVA managing director Jamika Taijeron will step down May 31 amid a tough tourism climate. Immigration & Work Permits: A Filipino man was sentenced to 18 months for a CNMI work-permit fraud scheme involving 242 fraudulent applications. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: BOEM plans seabed mining lease auctions, including a CNMI sale in November 2026. Local Deadline: CNMI’s S.T.R.O.N.G. tent/roofing program registration deadline is June 1 at 5 p.m. Education & Food Careers: NextGen Summer Internships applications are open for food and agriculture tracks in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.