Tropical Storm Saudel Prep: CNMI HSEM and the JIC urged residents to finish storm readiness as Saudel strengthens, with Tropical Storm Condition III for Saipan and Tinian and watches for the far northern islands; the U.S. Coast Guard set Port Heavy Weather Condition YANKEE for Saipan and Tinian, restricting vessel traffic. Gubernatorial Race: At the Marianas Press debate, candidates traded plans on restoring trust, lowering utility costs, and disaster preparedness—while community leaders focused on the economy, possible furloughs, and the need for executive readiness. Seabed Mining Fight: The federal Marine Minerals Administration advanced a proposed Mariana Trench lease sale, but Gov. Apatang and Guam officials criticized the pace and limited consultation; CNMI also opened a 60-day governor review. Tinian Online Gaming/Stablecoin: Marianas Rai Corporation doubled down on its MUSD stablecoin and online gaming pitch after CNMI Supreme Court arguments over Tinian Local Law 24-3. Public Education & Youth Services: The acting Parent Advisory Council pressed lawmakers for adequate PSS funding, while DYS reported 785 active child-welfare cases as of June. Local Economy & Training: NMC’s NextGen paid summer internships placed 377 students in food/agriculture and disaster-relief-linked work; alcohol retailers got compliance training dates for Saipan and Tinian.