Marianas Ports Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial traffic, while VHF coverage remains limited after Super Typhoon Bavi damaged towers on Rota and left Saipan/Rota communications offline. Guam Shipping Restart: Guam’s Port of Guam also reopened for 24/7 cargo after buoy and channel hazards were cleared, but Apra Harbor stayed shut as crews worked around displaced navigation equipment. Peace Corps Returns to Palau: After an eight-year absence, Peace Corps volunteers were sworn in to teach English literacy in Palau’s elementary schools for a two-year term. Pacific Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test drew sharp condemnation across the region, with New Zealand PM Luxon calling it “unacceptable,” and Solomon Islands PM Wale saying “friends don’t threaten friends” as protests were lodged. Micronesia in the Missile Flight Path: Reports said the missile crossed EEZs including the Federated States of Micronesia, reigniting nuclear-free zone concerns. Development Watch: World Bank income updates kept Micronesia in the upper-middle-income group, while critics warned such labels don’t automatically mean better living conditions. Local Air Access: In Hawaii, three airlines are competing for federal Essential Air Service funding to serve Lānaʻi, as residents push for affordability and reliability.