Pacific Security & Naval Moves: The U.S. Navy relocated the nuclear attack submarine USS Jefferson City from Naval Base Guam to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, while USS Tucson was forward-deployed to Guam to strengthen undersea deterrence. Regional Military Drills: RIMPAC kicked off as Valiant Shield 2026 expanded across Guam and nearby waters, with Marines testing the Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) on Guam and Lockheed Martin showcasing software-linked command-and-control during the exercise. China SLBM Test: China launched a submarine-fired long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the U.S. Guam Governance & Legal Costs: AG Douglas Moylan opposed the governor’s $21,200 attorney-fee request tied to a hospital authority declaratory-judgment fight. Budget Clash: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called the Legislature’s FY2027 budget “unacceptable” and said she will veto it. Post-Typhoon Utilities: GWA reported about 2,521 customers without water as restoration continues after Typhoon Bavi. Local Tech & STEM: UOG opened its soil lab for a “Know Your Soil” workshop to help farmers avoid costly sampling mistakes. Transparency Win: UOG earned a Platinum Award for citizen-centric reporting for the second straight year. Cyber & Scams: Homeland Security and the Fusion Center warned of phishing and social-media scam pages using local photos. Education Disruption: SIFA may need a new temporary campus as GCC space limits and permitting issues affect its Tamuning plans. Energy Analytics Launch: Customized Energy Solutions rolled out the CoMETS platform for self-service, investment-grade energy modeling.