Weather Watch: El Niño is ramping up after back-to-back typhoons, with forecasters warning warmer Pacific waters could shift storm tracks and intensify systems toward Guam, CNMI, and the wider Micronesian region. Disaster Recovery (CNMI): Super Typhoon Bavi has passed, but Rota is still reeling—tens of thousands across Guam and the Northern Marianas are without power and many residents are lining up for rationed water as CUC works to restore services. Community Resilience & Building: Local voices are pushing beyond emergency supplies to stronger home, school, church, and public building standards so the next storm doesn’t cause the same level of disruption. Local Culture & Leadership: Bernice Shane Sabino was crowned Miss Asia-Pacific International Northern Marianas 2026, with Governor David M. Apatang framing pageants as leadership and community advocacy. Sports & Youth: The YONEX Northern Marianas Open returns to Saipan July 14–19 with free admission to matches, offering a big morale boost during recovery. Education & Tourism Funding: The governor signed appropriations to support the Marianas Visitors Authority and the Public School System, including tourism stabilization and education-mandate funding. Tinian Mothers’ Support: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian to help mothers and expecting mothers manage power disruptions for medicine, formula, lighting, and communication. Saipan Business Spotlight: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is inviting registrations for its 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on July 25.