Mangilao Hospital Legal Fight: Guam’s OAG and the Governor’s office stayed tight-lipped after a closed-door settlement conference in the federal lawsuit over the Mangilao hospital project, with AG Doug Moylan saying he doesn’t object to the site but disputes the lack of legislative approval. Typhoon Recovery Funding: A special legislative session began with agencies answering questions on Super Typhoon Bavi recovery requests, including Guam DPW’s push to repair a damaged Marine Drive seawall. Power & Infrastructure: In the NMI, CUC reported new restoration materials—poles and transformers—arrived July 22 as some residents remain without power; Guam also saw ongoing utility updates. Food Security: USDA approved a territory-wide SNAP benefit replacement waiver for Guam households hit by Bavi-related outages and flooding, offering 30% replacements without individual reporting. Tech & Cyber Resilience: A Guam tech conference focused on how cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure constraints are converging, urging businesses to rethink siloed tech plans. Cannabis Licensing: The Cannabis Control Board conditionally approved another cannabis establishment applicant, pending Department of Land Management clearance, while Adelup celebrated Guam’s first recreational cannabis cultivation license. Tourism Workforce: SKÅL Guam awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Dusit Beach Resort employee pursuing a tourism degree. Sports: Micronesia Mall filled all slots for the Mall Ball ’26 3x3 middle school tournament running Aug. 1–2. Public Safety: Police investigated a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in Anigua involving a tractor-trailer and a to-go food container at the scene.