Power & Water Restoration: CNMI Homeland Security says recovery is moving faster after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with Saipan reporting about 99% of primary power lines re-energized and generation capacity restored to 34.7 megawatts (still finishing distribution repairs and reconnections). Tinian Grid Support: US Army Corps of Engineers and the 249th Engineer Battalion connected temporary community-scale generators to Tinian’s grid to bridge the gap while permanent repairs continue. Debris Removal: USACE is running residential debris removal on Tinian; residents must sort materials and keep roadways clear, with a hotline for questions. Energy Security: CNMI senator Jude Hofschneider pre-filed a resolution to study small modular reactors and microreactors as a way to reduce fuel dependence and improve resilience. Fuel Stabilization (FSM): Vital FSM Petroleum Corp. says new law backs up to $5M in loans for fuel price stabilization, adding capacity to manage fuel shocks. Shipping & Logistics: PAL suspended Manila–Saipan service until late October 2026 and Cebu–Osaka until mid/late 2026, while local businesses report higher costs for faster, more reliable cargo after Sinlaku. Tourism Hit: MVA reports April visitor arrivals down 72% year-on-year to 3,277, with some signs of recovery as Seoul-Saipan bookings reopen in June. Deep-Sea Mining Policy: Guam’s new law bans deep-sea mining in its nearshore waters and restricts port use without full community consultation, with fines up to $50,000 per day. Workforce Reform: CNMI delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds backs H.R. 8931 to ease CW-1 “touchback” requirements and push targeted CW visa reform. Maritime Liability Case: A Guam court approved a $226,800 claims fund tied to the M/V Mariana Sinlaku disaster and set a Guam-only claims process. Infrastructure Contract: A $249M US contract for architect-engineer services for electrical projects was awarded, including work in Guam and some in Tinian. Housing for Survivors: BOX House/Ready Pod is donating 10 rapidly deployable units to CNMI residents, including veterans and their families. Ocean & Minerals Watch: NOAA cleared a deep-sea minerals application for exploration review, as Pacific nations debate seabed minerals and geopolitics.