Storm Watch: Invest 96W’s development risk has risen to medium, and forecasters say a tropical storm or typhoon could cross the Marianas this weekend. Its track and strength remain uncertain; residents should prepare and monitor updates. Tropical Depression 28W was nearing Agrihan Tuesday morning. Schools: The Board of Education is weighing a lawsuit over the Public School System’s constitutional funding guarantee as lawmakers consider budget vetoes. Students have warned that reduced school days would deepen inequities. Federal Funding and Military Access: The CNMI is seeking more than $12.5 billion for aging infrastructure as the U.S. military asks for greater access to ports, airports and other shared facilities. Tinian’s port remains open, though aging infrastructure limits some vessels. Seabed Mining: Guam’s coastal management office objects to a federal finding that proposed mineral leases near the Marianas would have no coastal impact. Travel and Recovery: Philippine Airlines resumes twice-weekly Saipan-Manila flights Oct. 26. Sinlaku-affected workers have until Oct. 24 to apply for disaster unemployment aid. Community: The CNMI mourns Marianas High School STEM educator and 2026 Teacher of the Year Marifi Doculan, who died Monday.