Disaster Watch (CNMI/Marianas): After a 150-mph cyclone earlier this year, the Marianas are bracing again as Super Typhoon Bavi hit Rota with 180 mph winds, tearing through homes, trees, and vehicles—while officials warn that emergency tents handed out after the first storm aren’t built for stronger hits. Relief Efforts (Hawaii to Micronesia): Volunteers with the American Red Cross are staging in Hawaii as airport closures delay flights to the Northern Mariana Islands, with many returning to help after the earlier Sinlaku devastation. Regional Security (Treaty of Rarotonga): Pacific leaders are reacting to reports that China tested a long-range missile in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, raising concerns about Treaty of Rarotonga violations and the “spirit and intent” of the agreement. Culture & Community (Guam civic life): Micronesia Mall is hosting a free “Meet the Candidates” event on July 5, giving voters a face-to-face chance to ask questions ahead of Guam’s 2026 primary. Environment & Heritage (Palau reefs): Palau’s coral reef restoration push gets a boost after a week-long workshop led by PICRC and partners, focusing on science, community engagement, and building local capacity. Diplomacy (FSM–Timor-Leste): Federated States of Micronesia and Timor-Leste formally established diplomatic relations, aiming to deepen cooperation on climate, ocean governance, peace, and sustainable development.