Education Oversight: Sen. Chris Barnett is pressing GDOE for records tied to potential closure or consolidation of six southern Guam schools, arguing any plan must show students get equal or better access—not just relocation or cost savings. Historic Preservation Process: Prutehi Guåhan is inviting the public to a Saturday forum on the 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement, after critics say notice rules under Guam’s Open Government law weren’t followed. Deep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a ban on deep-sea mining in Guam and nearshore waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a requirement for “full consultation” before the port can be used. Regional Disaster Readiness: Guam and CNMI leaders met at a Joint Typhoon Preparedness Summit to align recovery milestones and infrastructure metrics after recent storms. Military & Infrastructure: A $249M U.S. contract was awarded for electrical architect-engineer work across Guam and the region, while Indo-Pacific Command and CNMI stakeholders discussed military timelines and environmental compliance. Energy Policy: The Consolidated Commission on Utilities advanced power purchase deals for a 57.4MW Dededo solar project, pending final Public Utilities Commission approval. Public Safety Funding: DPW is seeking $12M to restart an abandoned vehicles program after funding gaps tied to the Recycling Revolving Fund. Cyber & Governance: A new report warns Guam’s networks face constant hacker threats, while a separate billboard lawsuit continues as AG motions are contested. Sports Spotlight: Two Guam athletes, Deren Perez and Rai Flores, will appear on American Ninja Warrior, with a free watch party planned at the Guam Museum.