Disaster Recovery Watch: CNMI power restoration continues, with Saipan at 81% (11,833 customers) and Tinian at 93%, while Rota repairs move ahead; water is largely back too, and mariners are warned that some navigational aids and VHF are still limited. Utilities Financing: The Senate unanimously passed an amended $40M CUC emergency financing bill, sending it back to the House after changes tied to collateral and dividend security. Emergency Orders: Gov. David Apatang extended the Commonwealth’s State of Significant Emergency for another 30 days as recovery from Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi continues, especially on Rota. Local Governance & Services: CUC crews listed specific feeder and lateral areas getting restoration work, and reminded customers on generators/solar to switch off main breakers before energization. Public Safety: DPS reported 213 traffic crashes since Sinlaku and Bavi, including two fatalities, urging extra caution at intersections with non-operational signals. Community & Culture: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced “From the Hill to the Vill” town halls on Saipan (Aug. 11), Tinian (Aug. 13), and Rota, focused on recovery and disaster response lessons. Sports & Youth: NMI women’s football is set for the LPK Cup in Cambodia starting Aug. 1, and NMC’s CTI says nine SSHS students completed a digital literacy program and passed CompTIA certification. Recognition: BBMR director Lester L. Carlson Jr. received a top national budget officer award, highlighting continued territory fiscal leadership.