GDOE spokesperson Damen Michael Borja said the department has since addressed the outstanding payment, which was completed Monday, and is awaiting word on accreditation from WASC.

The Department of Agriculture’s Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, or DAWR, and the Hagåtña Mayor’s Office have installed a community fishing locker at the Hagåtña Mayor’s Office.

Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds said federal accountability requirements and the CNMI’s lack of an unemployment insurance framework are driving delays in the rollout of Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Typhoon Sinlaku.

CMMI Gov. David M. Apatang signed Public Law 24‑40, the FY 2027 budget, while vetoing sections he said were legally inconsistent or financially unsound.

Friday night’s incident occurred when Gantry Crane 6 became dislodged from its secured position and traveled approximately 1,000 feet along the crane rail system before hitting Gantry Cranes 5 and 4. No injuries were reported, but all three cranes were damaged.

The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Saipan on Monday, lifting storm‑related restrictions and allowing all commercial vessel traffic to resume following Typhoon Choi‑Wan.

USPS Ground Advantage packages weighing under a pound were previously sent by air and surface transport. Now, all Ground Advantage packages will be primarily sent by ship, regardless of weight.

High winds caused Gantry Crane 6 to become dislodged from its secured position and travel 1,000 feet along the crane rail system before hitting Gantry Cranes 5 and 4.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized $267,228 in unemployment relief for Rota, providing financial support to workers displaced by Super Typhoon Bavi.

Okkodo High School Band Director Max Ronquillo Jr. has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State.