Airport Costs & Service: Airlines warned Guam International Airport Authority that proposed operations fee hikes could mean higher airfares and reduced service, threatening demand and local route sustainability. Tourism Numbers: Guam visitor arrivals fell for the fourth straight month, with June down 35.7% vs. last year as reduced air capacity and flight disruptions continued to bite. Tourism Economy: A new report says tourism generated about US$1.6B in total economic impact in 2025, supporting roughly one in five jobs. Sports Tourism: Guam Rovers U12 returned from Taiwan with an eighth-place Cup Division finish and an Excellence Award after scoring key goals in group play. Weather & Safety: A flood advisory is in effect until 12:30 p.m. for heavy rain-driven urban and low-lying flooding; separate surf hazards remain after Typhoon Dolphin’s aftermath. Local Governance: Lawmakers recessed a $42.4M spending special session until Friday as they continue airport-focused funding talks. Nature & Conservation: Award-winning research mapped green sea turtle journeys across the Pacific, highlighting Guam’s role in endangered species recovery. Resort Update: Pacific Star Resort & Spa renovations are expected to start in October, with a target completion in early 2028. Community & Culture: Liberation Day unity themes resurfaced as fireworks in Hagåtña and Tumon helped mark the holiday after typhoon disruptions.