Healthcare & Education Funding: Lawmakers met with finance, hospital, and university officials on Bill 1 (11-S), seeking $15.8M in Section 30 funds for GMHA to buy a modern electronic health records system and $4M for UOG’s Blue Economy Innovation Center—while competing measures target energy credits and high school modernization. Public Health & Environment: Guam DAWR says a localized atulai (mackerel) die-off on the south shore appears more consistent with fishing-related mortality than natural strandings, urging residents not to collect, consume, sell, or distribute dead fish. Local Industry & Governance: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans formally objected to a federal finding that a seabed mining lease sale won’t affect Guam, arguing impacts could reach air, water, underwater archaeological sites, wildlife, fisheries, and public access. Port & Logistics Disruption: The Port Authority is assessing all three gantry cranes after high winds dislodged Crane 6, hitting Cranes 5 and 4; none were operational as crews work to restore service. Workforce & Skills: UOG’s Drone Corps expanded FAA-licensed remote pilots to 64, and UOG civil engineering graduate Kayleena Blas Diaz became the program’s first licensed professional engineer in Guam. Community & Training: ACF Guam backed future culinary talent at Burgerfest 2026 with awards and scholarships, while UOG and DPHSS ran Bingocize for older adults. Business & Food Growth: SCOOP’D opened at Micronesia Mall after a GCC tasting that gathered student feedback. Defense & Regional News: Taiwan received the first two of 66 F-16 Block 70 jets, with deliveries tied to earlier production and software delays.