UOG Drone Corps: The University of Guam opened applications for its 2026 Drone Corps cohort, training students and community partners to earn FAA Part 107b remote pilot licensing (fees covered) and run real-world drone missions; info webinars are June 12 and applications close June 26. Cybersecurity & Utilities: Auditors found Guam Power Authority didn’t remove system access quickly enough after some employees separated, leaving accounts active months later and raising cyber risk concerns. Public Safety Cleanup: Federal and local partners begin June 1 to clear damaged vessels from Smiling Cove in Garapan, funded through FEMA and coordinated with multiple agencies including NOAA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Local Tech in the Legislature: An ethics complaint was filed over a nearly $200k AI contract for lawmakers, alleging procurement rule violations and potential conflicts. Hospital Infrastructure: Guam’s Supreme Court backed the governor’s authority to build the federally funded Mangilao hospital project, limiting the Legislature/AG’s ability to block contracts via procurement. STEM & Education: A Diné high school science teacher will join ocean research expeditions this summer, livestreaming seafloor mapping from Hawaii to Guam. Energy Resilience: GMHA is pursuing replacement emergency generators and a spare unit to strengthen hospital backup power and HVAC systems. Ecotourism Trails: GVB approved a $55k contract to build the Sella Bay Overlook Trail project, aiming for safer, accessible hiking and trail biking. Wildlife Conservation: Trail cameras documented ko’ko’ (Guam rail) mating and chicks on Cocos Island, offering rare proof of breeding in the wild.