Runguam Running Festival: Tumon Bay drew 850+ finishers for the 2026 RUNGUAM Running Festival, with Jackson Fulkerson-Smith winning the men’s 10k (38:43) and Yumika Sugahara taking the women’s 10k (44:11); Jordan Tropf topped the men’s 5k (17:24) and Keira Paz led the women’s 5k (20:52). Sports Leigh-Out: CNMI and Saipan athletes are gearing up for off-island competition, including the Labor Day softball tournament in Oregon, plus local youth T-ball action that wrapped up with the Pirates edging the Comets 23–21. Micronesia Mall Basketball: Mall Ball 2026’s 3x3 summer circuit kept the Center Court buzzing, with TAMFAM and Unicorn United claiming high school titles after a season of fast-paced play. Taekwondo Showcase: Micronesia Mall hosted Master Noly’s 14th Taekwondo Poomsae & 6th Tile Breaking Tournament, featuring 52 competitors and double-gold standout Lance Acejo. Fashion & Culture: NZ Fashion Week’s Pacific Fusion finale brought Polynesian and Micronesian designers to the runway, with Cook Islands ura dancers and a big “bring the vibes” crowd energy. Deep-Sea Advocacy: Writers urge Micronesian communities to push back on rushed deep-sea mining lease sales planned for American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Island Fair: The 38th Guam Micronesia Island Fair returns Oct. 23–25, 2026 at Ypao Beach with dance, music, food, crafts, and cultural demos.