Defense Readiness on Guam: The Society of American Military Engineers Guam Industry Forum highlighted how China’s upgrades in runways, fuel, and communications raise pressure on Guam’s missile-defense role, while questions linger about THAAD interceptor readiness and what’s actually deployed. Education Safety & Accountability: Guam Department of Education is criticized after the Tiyan and Simon Sanchez High Schools shared campus closure, with calls for safer planning and faster response before students are impacted again—now lawmakers are pushing for help to prevent Southern High from facing a similar disruption. Budget & Infrastructure Funding: Guam lawmakers advanced parts of the revised FY2027 budget, including keeping the business privilege tax at 4% and adding a 5% BPT on military buildup construction; meanwhile, $104.8M in COVID recovery funds tied to the Mangilao medical complex is being reallocated under deadline pressure. Ocean Tech Disrupted by Typhoon: Super Typhoon Dolphin forced the Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus about 1,000 miles off its planned survey route, pushing research into FSM waters. Workforce & Training: Career Tech High Academy makes its case for charter renewal with programs spanning construction, drone tech, maritime studies, and diving certifications; Guam also launched its first law-enforcement junior cadet cohort for high school students. Health & Community Tech: UOG Land Grant’s SNAP-Ed nutrition workshops and a free Mental Health First Aid training for farmers and families aim to build practical skills and support networks. Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Warning: A Guam-focused opinion piece argues Guam and the U.S. must harden water and other critical systems against state-linked cyber threats.