CNMI Coastal Recovery: After back-to-back typhoons, Saipan’s beach restoration is getting a boost as DPW plans to restart beach nourishment using sand dredged from the Smiling Cove Marina channel, aiming to rebuild eroded shorelines while nature redistributes the material. Local Environment Oversight: DPW Secretary Ray Yumul says the As Gonno temporary debris storage site is safe despite odor complaints, citing ongoing monitoring and a cleanup deadline by end of July. Tech in Education: CNMI educators showcased Marianas-focused AI and digital citizenship work at ISTELive 2026 in Orlando, with instructional technology coach Dr. Riya Nathrani presenting on AI storytelling and gamification. Regional Climate Resilience: Pacific leaders advanced climate finance planning in Nadi, Fiji, building a pipeline of investable climate and resilience projects for the 2027 Pacific Climate Finance Investment Forum. Disaster Risk Insurance: The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company opened a Suva hub, marking a decade of parametric payouts to Pacific governments for cyclones, drought, and other hazards. Health & Vaccines: New Western Pacific immunisation estimates warn progress is uneven, with about 1.7 million zero-dose babies still missing routine vaccines. Science & Policy: Tonga is blending traditional environmental indicators into daily weather bulletins to strengthen public forecasting and preparedness.