Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Guam and U.S. lawmakers are pushing back as Congress moves to fast-track seabed mining under FAST-41, with Del. James Moylan’s bid to block expedited review failing—raising fears of weaker environmental oversight for Marianas waters. Local Enforcement & Pollution: Guam EPA says abandoned-vehicle littering citations are being dismissed in court because cited parties can prove they no longer own the dumped vehicles, pointing to a major gap in how ownership is tracked. Health & Environment Infrastructure: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority cleared final procurement for its long-delayed Maternal and Child Health renovation, certifying $17.8M for Phase One to modernize labor, maternity, postpartum, nursery, and NICU spaces. Waste & Recycling Costs: Guam Solid Waste Authority is set for another rate increase Oct. 1, while islandwide collection rules and cart purchases move forward, with possible customer assistance and recycling cart funding. Air Quality Warning: NWS reports regional haze likely from wildfire smoke in Indonesia, urging residents with health conditions to take precautions. Food Security & Aquaculture: UOG Land Grant will host a “Tilapia to Table” workshop on raising, salting/smoking fish, and turning fish waste into fertilizer. Tourism Push: GVB launched a new online grants portal for the Tourism Works Micro-Grant to streamline applications for visitor-experience projects. Weather Watch: A tropical disturbance is pulling away, but rip currents and heavy showers remain a risk for holiday weekend plans.