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Tropical Storm Saudel Watch: CNMI officials urged residents to finish preparedness steps as Saudel tracks northwest, with Tropical Storm Condition III for Saipan and Tinian and stronger typhoon conditions for the far northern islands; the Coast Guard set Port Heavy Weather Condition YANKEE for Saipan and Tinian, warning vessels to prepare or evacuate. Deep-Sea Mining Push: BOEM says proposed seabed leasing near the CNMI won’t affect Guam’s coastal zone, but Guam leaders and CNMI officials are still criticizing the rushed process and limited Guam input as a proposed lease sale date of Dec. 16 advances. Tinian Online Gaming & Stablecoin: MRC says legal online gaming and the MUSD stablecoin could diversify Tinian’s economy and generate major tax revenue, following CNMI Supreme Court arguments over Tinian Local Law 24-03. Local Politics & Trust: Three gubernatorial candidates debated plans to restore public trust, lower utility costs, and harden disaster readiness after recent typhoons. Community & Sports: Saipan’s Lady Sufa and other local softball players head to Oregon for the Labor Day tournament; NMI U20 men’s team got a send-off before AFC qualifiers in Mongolia. Business & Education: ACME Education and EUCON announced an education-tourism partnership in Saipan, while NMC’s paid NextGen internship placed 377 students in food and agriculture experiences.

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Aug. 11, 2026

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