Weather & Preparedness: El Niño has been formally confirmed in the Pacific, with SPREP urging a coordinated regional response and warning Western Pacific countries may see drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk. Tropical System Watch: CNMI and Guam officials are monitoring Invest 92W, which remains broad and weak but could bring more showers and stronger winds to the Marianas later this week, with uncertainty on track and intensity. Local Travel Disruption: Philippine Airlines is pushing back its Manila–Saipan restart to October after Typhoon Sinlaku, with night operations at Saipan’s airport due to resume June 20. Coast Guard Expansion: The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, the fifth FRC homeported to Guam, with a commissioning planned for September in New York and arrival in late fall. Economy & Jobs: Guam added 790 net jobs year-over-year in March, driven by private-sector growth while government employment dipped; unemployment stayed at 3.4%. Housing: GHURA is downsizing Section 8 units under federal cost-cutting, reducing payment standards and requiring fewer bedrooms for voucher holders. Tourism Push: Guam’s “Wellness Island” pitch earned top honors at the Seoul International Travel Fair, with local businesses drawing strong interest. Community & Culture: Maga’lahen Hurao-CHamoru Academy is seeking expansion to 7th–9th grade to keep CHamoru immersion going through high school. Sports: Academy softball standout Mylie Butters signs to play in North Carolina. Power Costs: A proposed $100 power bill credit faces funding questions as residents brace for an estimated $58 average residential bill hike.