Disaster Response: A second super typhoon, Bavi, slammed the Marianas after earlier April damage, with officials warning that temporary tents handed out after the first storm aren’t built for stronger winds. Climate & Culture: Scientists say climate change is intensifying storms that Indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian communities already know well—yet the region contributes little to the fossil-fuel pollution driving it. Regional Security: Pacific leaders are raising alarms after China tested a long-range missile in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, with New Zealand calling it against the spirit of the Treaty of Rarotonga. Aid & Community: Volunteers are staging in Hawaii for relief work in the Northern Mariana Islands, as airport closures and storm recovery slow the next wave of support. Coral & Livelihoods: Palau is pushing coral reef restoration forward after a PICRC-led workshop focused on local capacity, community engagement, and long-term resilience. Civic Life (Guam): Micronesia Mall is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” event for Guam’s 2026 primary, with voter registration support on-site. Income Labels (FSM): The World Bank reclassified Micronesia to upper-middle income, sparking debate over what the label means for everyday wages and jobs. Maritime Heritage: A new book spotlighting the whaling ship Mentor’s wreck and survival saga highlights cultural encounters across the Pacific.