Guam Budget Gridlock: Lawmakers resumed the fiscal 2027 budget session Thursday but hit confusion over the “correct” bill version and Bavi-related power/internet disruptions, with senators debating whether to extend review time before voting. Power Restoration Watch: GPA reported 58% of feeders back up by 10 a.m. Thursday and 100% of major substations energized, while crews work 24/7; the utility is still awaiting eight bucket trucks and other gear returning from Saipan. Typhoon Recovery Logistics: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to 24/7 cargo after clearing channel hazards, including relocating a displaced buoy with EOD support, as Northern Marianas port assessments continue. Parole Hearing Scrutiny: Superior Court Judge Alberto Lamorena reviewed parole eligibility for Richard Silvester Kette, a convicted child rapist who evaded prison for nearly four years, pressing attorneys on sentence timing and parole law. Regional Security Signals: China’s rare submarine-launched missile test and a separate nuclear-capable SLBM flight path drew condemnation from U.S. allies, with Guam and nearby waters cited in the reported trajectory. Long-Range Defense Push: A Guam-based security analyst says a U.S. Army request for a “Battle Manager Suite” aims to fuse Guam’s missile-defense systems into one command network—going beyond defense, he argues, toward broader strike capability. Shelter Planning Debate: A Guam op-ed argues for permanent community shelters and pre-positioned FEMA supplies so residents aren’t forced to rely mainly on schools during the next emergency.