Solid Waste & Recycling Rollout: Guam Solid Waste Authority is seeking $4 million to buy trash and recycling carts ahead of the 2027 mandatory, islandwide collection—aiming to add tens of thousands of new customers and potentially lower rates once phased in. Drinking Water Recovery: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after Super Typhoon Bavi, saying all wells are back online and recent samples were negative. Beach Health Alerts: Guam EPA flagged 10 polluted beaches based on July 23 sampling, warning of illness risks—especially for kids, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems. Hazardous Waste Court Fight: Guam’s AG joined a Supreme Court amicus brief backing environmental review requirements for hazardous waste decisions, in the Prutehi Guåhan Tarague Beach detonation dispute. Brown Tree Snake Science: New research explains how Guam’s brown tree snakes avoided expected genetic bottlenecks, revealing thousands of hidden genetic changes tied to their invasive success. Power Costs & Investment: Taiwan’s foreign minister said Guam investment interest is growing, but high electricity prices remain a major hurdle. Weather Watch: NWS Guam is monitoring two Pacific disturbances, with one bringing scattered showers and the other expected to pass north of Guam. Virtual Island Summit: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept. 15–17, 2026 with a new three-day format focused on adapting, transforming systems, and mobilizing action.