Live Music in Guam: Harvard’s Din & Tonics jazz a cappella group is bringing its 2026 World Tour to Guam, with three free 15-minute pop-up sets on July 12 (Village of Donki, Micronesia Mall, and Sunday Night Market) plus a ticketed 60-minute concert on July 14 at St. John’s Church in Upper Tumon. Pacific Security & Arts-Adjacent Culture: China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has stirred fresh regional alarm, with the missile reportedly passing over areas including the Federated States of Micronesia, and fueling renewed debate over Pacific stability and defense partnerships. Micronesia in the Spotlight (Aid & Education): Japan’s JICA continues hands-on support in Chuuk, highlighting Japanese volunteers teaching language and supporting health and education across the islands. Community & Memory: A WWII Marine Corps radio-gunner whose remains were identified through DNA work was laid to rest after decades of uncertainty—an emotional reminder of how Pacific history keeps resurfacing. Weather & Daily Life: Super Typhoon Bavi’s approach has disrupted Guam life, with Condition of Readiness updates affecting which shops and services are open. Culture & Travel Writing: A sailing column asks whether modern connectivity has changed the romance of ocean adventure.