Cybersecurity & Infrastructure: AI-driven attacks are raising alarms after recent cyber incidents hit water systems in the U.S., with experts warning the next wave could be faster and harder to stop—an issue Guam has flagged too. Climate & Resilience: Fiji Solar Scholars installed a solar PV system at FCOSS in Suva to keep disaster coordination running during outages, while a new UH West Oʻahu open-access research collection focuses on food system resilience for disasters and pandemics. Regional Tech & Skills: GIS and spatial practitioners from across the Pacific met in Fiji for training aimed at better environmental data management and policy action. Energy Projects: Palau’s solar-plus-battery storage upgrade moves forward with legal and financing support tied to the AIFFP, highlighting how Pacific grids are adapting to hybrid power. Sports Tourism: Saipan’s Northern Marianas Sports Association is pushing upgraded facilities at Oleai Sports Complex to attract international competitions and training camps. Local Governance & Power: CNMI officials face ongoing scrutiny around Tinian power and contract review as restoration and readiness efforts continue. Identity & Sovereignty: Nauru officially rebranded as the Republic of Naoero, aligning the country’s name with local language and pronunciation. Maritime Policy: A legal explainer argues Ship Rider Agreements strengthen Pacific fisheries enforcement without surrendering coastal-state authority.