Marianas Recovery & Safety: A federal-local team starts a 30-day operation June 1 to remove and process Super Typhoon Sinlaku-damaged vessels at Smiling Cove Marina in Saipan; Basin Place and Marina Lane road access will close while water and boat ramps stay open, with residents told to avoid the work zone. Marianas Storm Aftermath: Guam and the CNMI are still dealing with the fallout from Sinlaku, with reports of record rainfall and ongoing impacts as systems move through the region. Security & Regional Voice: A University of Guam political science professor is spotlighting Guam’s grievances in a CSIS report, arguing the U.S. can’t call Guam “homeland” while treating it like a colony. Regional Food Resilience: The University of Guam’s Farmer Focus heads to Chuuk July 1, bringing farmers, fishermen, and partners together on food security, sustainable livelihoods, and mental wellness. Climate Watch for Micronesia: NASA satellite data points to El Niño developing later this year, with warm-water swells off South America that can reshape Pacific weather and marine conditions. Coast Guard Expansion: The Coast Guard commissioned the fast response cutter USCGC Vincent Danz, with Guam set to receive more cutters to bolster regional response capacity. Legal Case in Guam: A deported felon pleaded guilty to attempted reentry into Guam using a false name and an FSM passport under the Compact of Free Association. Pacific Sports: Oceania Athletics in Darwin delivered record performances, including Guam’s mixed 4x400m relay breaking its national record. Population Pressure: A new GAO report warns FSM and the Marshall Islands face steep population declines as people move abroad, straining labor and public services.