Health & Infrastructure: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority received a $136,000 federal grant for a boom lift to help maintenance crews reach elevated areas for inspections, repairs, and safety work in-house. School Safety & Public Health: GDOE is waiting on the official environmental health inspection report for the Tiyan High School campus after a closure tied to demerits and a low grade; officials plan to reopen with a double-session schedule to keep the 180-day requirement. Weather & Flood Risk: NWS Tiyan issued a flash flood warning for central Guam and a flood advisory islandwide after thunderstorms produced heavy rain; residents were urged to avoid flooded roads. Ocean Protection vs Extraction: Conservation groups and CNMI partners filed lawsuits challenging federal deep-sea mining lease plans in the Marianas, arguing the government didn’t fully account for impacts on protected species and critical habitat. Local Land Use: GLUC approved a new Tamuning warehouse project, aimed at boosting distribution capacity and reducing waste. Wildlife Recovery: The sihek (Guam kingfisher) is showing major progress after captive breeding and reintroduction efforts, including nests with eggs on Palmyra Atoll. Climate Outlook: Guam’s NWS says the strengthening El Niño could mean a higher risk of extreme weather this season, with super typhoons potentially far above typical years. Community Food Resilience: UOG Land Grant is hosting a “Tilapia to Table” workshop linking saltwater tilapia raising with processing methods like salting and smoking to support local, shelf-stable food.