Military Buildup Funding Push: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero told federal agencies in San Francisco Guam faces up to $415M a year in added government services by 2034, totaling $11.7B over 30 years, and urged an Economic Adjustment Committee and a “One Guam” approach to keep civilian systems from breaking under the faster-than-planned buildup. Local Governance & Housing: At a Guam Realtors forum, gubernatorial teams traded plans to address the housing crunch, with both sides pointing to more homes, infrastructure, and faster permitting—Republicans emphasizing a “Homes First” push using government land and cost cuts, Democrats focusing on Guam Housing Corporation subsidies and a “build your own home” model. Elections Watch: PDN’s General Election poll drew 853 readers; results showed voters favoring Ada-Calvo for governor, Alicia Limtiaco for delegate, and a crowded field in the senatorial race. Public Safety & Courts: A foster parent, Lorenzo Mundo Calvo, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old; and Lucian Maratita George Jr. is set for federal trial starting Sept. 29 in gas station robbery charges. Community & Education: GTA named five Youth Leaders for 2026-27; Okkodo High educator Max Ronquillo Jr. won a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award. Defense Personnel Mental Health: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed eight suicide attempts by USS Abraham Lincoln battle group sailors during a 10-month deployment. Deep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: Blue Ocean Law says it will challenge federal deep-sea mining lease authority in court, while NRDC warns Marianas residents lack time and information to weigh the Dec. 16 sale. Other: Guam diabetes coalition begins work on a new five-year strategy; Guam hosted a bilateral RAN-JMSDF exercise off the island.