Disaster Relief: NAP extended Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program intake through July 22, capping processing at 600 applicants a day to curb 8–10 hour waits after residents lined up as early as 8 p.m. Legal & Rights: A Saipan SSI recipient sued DCCA and NAP, saying an 11-month delay denied him a fair hearing on his food-benefit calculation. Tourism & Immigration Policy: HANMI, the Saipan Chamber, and local leaders backed a Senate move blocking fast-track repeal of EVS-TAP, arguing the program’s DHS screening protects security while supporting CNMI tourism. Regional Health: Isla Community Health Center signed a partnership with Guam’s Todu Guam Foundation to expand specialty care and coordinate disaster response across the Marianas. Youth Sports: The T-Ball League kicked off at Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field for ages 5–8. Community & Culture: North Texas CHamoru Association held its Ipan Beach cleanup, linking diaspora CHamoru identity with local environmental stewardship. Education: Green Meadow School took over Isla Montessori in Dandan, aiming to expand early childhood services while keeping the Montessori name. Workforce Watch: Saipan Chamber leaders warned CW-1 processing delays and “touchback” requirements are creating uncertainty for employers. Health Care Careers: Todu Guam Foundation added two doctors and announced a CNMI partnership with Isla Community Health Center.