Tourism & Hospitality: GVB says May visitor arrivals fell 24% but tourism tax collections still beat budget, and the Guam Visitors Bureau moved ahead with a Matapang Beach rescue station bid to ease emergency response bottlenecks. Transit & Infrastructure: Dededo broke ground on a $9.5M Park & Ride Northern Terminal to anchor the “Road to Education” route, with new buses/vans aimed at getting residents to UOG, GCC and key health services. Agriculture & Public Safety: Lawmakers advanced Bill 330-38 to modernize estray livestock rules after wandering cattle incidents; DOAG says it lacks a trailer and holding capacity, and estimates $200k short-term plus up to $2.5M long-term. Water & Environment: UOG research links rising sea levels to higher chloride and salt intrusion in coastal groundwater, using AI on 40+ years of water-quality data. Defense & Readiness: Marines tested an Iron Dome-derived MRIC air defense system on Guam during Valiant Shield 2026, while U.S. Air Force point-defense flights and base protection plans underscore growing drone/missile threats. Local Business Climate: Guam’s bar sector is shrinking amid inflation and labor crunch, with active liquor licenses down to 801. Community & Workforce: Junior Achievement Guam ramps volunteer recruiting to build youth skills in entrepreneurship, finance and career readiness.