Disaster Recovery & Health Access: CNMI Gov. David Apatang says damage assessments are still underway after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, with Saipan’s power situation improving but still tight, Tinian’s power described as “bad” and possibly needing a rebuild, and Rota still without power as teams work to move critical supplies. Medical Support for Survivors: CNMI partners distributed $250,000+ in durable medical equipment to Sinlaku and Bavi survivors, including beds, wheelchairs, walkers, and assistive devices, coordinated with FEMA and local disability and emergency partners. Water Supply Lifeline: KKMP Foundation, IT&E, and the Tan Siu Lin Foundation provided $7,000 in fuel assistance to keep Marianas Water Works’ free ocean transport of drinking water and essential goods to Rota running. Public Health & Nutrition: Commonwealth Health Center cardiologist Dr. Peter Gregor urged a return to ancestral foods to help address rising obesity and diabetes, proposing school-based student projects and competitions. Community Wellness Through Food & Activity: The Children’s Healthy Living Center of Excellence marks 15 years of work improving childhood nutrition and healthy community spaces across the Pacific, including CNMI. Youth Health Messaging: APES will host an Aug. 14 video competition award ceremony in Saipan focused on preventing underage alcohol and marijuana use. Policy & Infrastructure Readiness: A CNMI homeland security advisor warned Guam and CNMI aren’t investing enough in hardening infrastructure like generators for water wells and power equipment—key for keeping essential services running during disasters. Legislation on Birth Tourism: The CNMI House unanimously passed HB 24-105 to curb compensated commercial birth tourism, aiming to strengthen local enforcement against the facilitation scheme.