Internet Disruption in GovGuam: OTECH says the governmentwide outage this week was caused by power outages draining the Office of Technology data center’s UPS battery bank—no hacking, malware, or data compromise—though some services were delayed and GPD RIDS firearms ID processing resumed Friday. Medical Examiner Resignation: Guam’s chief medical examiner Dr. Keng-Chih “Kenny” Su left the island ahead of his Aug. 31 resignation date, with AG Douglas Moylan raising concerns about OCME staffing and who is handling autopsies. USS Abraham Lincoln Returns: The carrier’s Middle East mission is complete and the USS Abraham Lincoln has begun its journey home to San Diego after about nine months, with the Japan-based USS George Washington taking its place. Seabed Mining Pushback: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Del. James Moylan warn the federal government not to rush the proposed Northern Marianas seabed lease sale, stressing environmental risks must be understood first. Invasive Species Audit: A new OPA performance audit finds gaps in Guam’s invasive species management—especially the failure to develop an updated management plan—limiting standards and reporting. Tiyan Sanitation Inspection: All GDOE schools with permits expiring Sept. 30 passed inspections except Tiyan High, which failed and had its sanitary permit suspended after a demerit “D” rating. GMHA Executive Sessions: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority held a second emergency executive session in three weeks to discuss “potential litigation,” with details kept confidential under attorney-client privilege. FCG Marks Mark Pangilinan: The Filipino Community of Guam is holding funeral services Saturday for longtime leader Marciano “Mark” Pangilinan, a major figure in local civic and cultural life.