Korean Coffee Goes Global: Guam’s latest taste trend is part of a bigger wave—Korean budget coffee chains like Ediya, Compose Coffee, and The Venti are expanding overseas, banking on Korean identity and K-food demand to beat domestic saturation. Housing Protections: Vice Speaker V. Anthony Ada is asking GHURA to clarify what Housing Choice Voucher families can do if they’re forced into smaller units but can’t find qualifying rentals in Guam’s tight market. Back-to-School Reality Check: Families are heading back to class Monday facing rising costs and lingering uncertainty, with some spending close to $100 per child on supplies. Education Watch: GDOE says schools are ready for SY26-27 despite about 105 teacher vacancies, while the Education Board accepted a delayed audit even as members raised accuracy concerns. Beach Safety: Guam EPA issued a beach advisory for all 43 beaches after heavy rainfall, warning of higher bacteria levels. Oceania Volleyball: Guam’s women and men kept momentum at the Oceania Championships—women swept Palau to stay medal-round bound, and the men advanced after a straight-sets win. Tourism Numbers: Marianas visitor arrivals totaled 1,497 in June 2026, down sharply year-over-year after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted flights. Community Events: Atkins Kroll’s Back-to-School Test Drive campaign is underway, letting residents vote for a local school to receive a $1,914 donation.