Renewables & Power: Guam Power Authority’s Phase IV solar push is nearing the finish line, with approved deals totaling about $2.48B over 25 years and adding up to 330 MW by 2028, including the late-June greenlight for the Guam International Country Club solar conversion. Education & Recovery: GDOE Superintendent Judith Won Pat says the Aug. 10 school start remains the goal despite Super Typhoon Bavi damage, with contingency planning left to principals as some campuses still assess repairs. Water Safety: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after typhoon recovery sampling found all 117 distribution-system samples negative for total coliform; tankers and flex tanks are being removed. Infrastructure & Permitting: NAVFAC Marianas opened a 45-day public comment period (until Sept. 6) on a new Andersen AFB water well system tied to Marine Corps relocation, with historic and cultural site impacts in focus. Public Health & Food Security: Guam SNAP recipients will receive a 30% automated mass replacement of July benefits after 7 p.m. Friday due to Bavi-related food loss. Local Business & Tourism: CNMI’s Pho Tam is expanding beyond Saipan, while Saipan Mayor RB Camacho launched his reelection bid emphasizing safety, services, and development. Tech & Industry: Guam Tech Conference highlighted cybersecurity, AI, and resilient digital infrastructure as the island’s next growth lever. Defense & Logistics: A new report argues Guam’s logistics capacity needs major upgrades for Indo-Pacific conflict readiness, even as U.S. forces continue rotating assets through the region.