Utilities: The CPUC will meet Thursday on Eastern Power Solutions’ proposed $500 million solar project, but its legal counsel can’t guarantee a decision by the company’s Oct. 31 deadline. Eastern says it may withdraw without approval. Ratepayers and lawmakers also urged CUC to address unpaid bills, billing problems and oversight before raising electric, water and wastewater rates; a decision is expected Nov. 20. Typhoon Recovery: The CNMI declared an all clear after Super Typhoon Champi moved away, and the Port of Saipan reopened to commercial traffic Monday. Federal emergency assistance is available for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, with FEMA covering 75% of eligible protective costs. Public Health: BECQ issued red flags for five Saipan sites, including the Grotto, after bacteria levels exceeded standards. Avoid swimming or fishing within 300 feet for 48 hours or until further notice. Separately, a cancer registry found oral and throat cancers ranked second among reported CNMI cancers from 2007 to 2022, with nearly 60% diagnosed at an advanced stage. Courts: A manslaughter trial began in Saipan over the 2025 death of Alvin Rebamba. Prosecutors allege Jeremy Guillermin punched him outside a Garapan bar; the defense says Guillermin acted in self-defense.