Regional Sports: Kiribati has been selected to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, with the Micronesian Games Council endorsing the bid on June 6 after evaluating plans for facilities, transport, finances, and long-term goals; the Northern Mariana Islands withdrew after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Arts & Culture (Guam): UOG Fine Arts seniors opened “Interflow: Currents of Connection” at the Isla Center for the Arts, while the Guam Museum runs “Yanggen Ti Hita Pues Hayi?” spotlighting CHamoru self-determination through photos and artwork. Community & Heritage (Guam): Santacruzan returned to Micronesia Mall with Filipiniana gowns and a procession led by the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam, celebrating Philippine Heritage Month. Athletics (Guam): T’ana Adamos won the World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Long Beach, becoming Guam’s first world champion for Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam and training entirely on-island. Education & Identity: “Creating VĀSĀ” at higher education in Portland highlighted how Pacific Islander voices are often underrepresented, even as only a small turnout attended. Arts/Travel Note: A 500 Sails voyage from Okinawa to Palau shared navigation lessons rooted in tradition and trust at sea.