Banking & Travel Rewards: SC Bank Korea launched a deposit product that pays after-tax interest in Korean Air miles, with 3.15%–3.55% annual rates and bonus miles for new customers—tying banking to airline loyalty. Disaster Recovery & Public Finance: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero formally requested a major disaster declaration for Super Typhoon Bavi, aiming to unlock more FEMA and SBA support for homes and infrastructure. Local ARPA Funding: Sinajana and Mongmong-Toto-Maite mayors are awaiting $250,000 each in ARPA interest funds for a green marketplace and a renovated storage workshop. Defense Readiness Debate: New reporting on U.S. missile shortages is renewing Guam leaders’ questions about whether the island’s missile shield can hold up in a China contingency. Banking Operations: Bank of Guam says its Rota branch will resume normal hours Aug. 11, with the Rota ATM available 24/7. Business Community Loss: Guam entrepreneur Mark Pangilinan, founder of MVP Enterprises, died at 99. Retail Expansion: Cost.U.Less’ new Hagåtña flagship opens Aug. 28; the Tamuning store closes Aug. 27. Tourism Planning: GVB held a Humåtak town hall on the Sella Bay Overlook Trail project, focusing on safety, access, and cultural and environmental preservation. Workforce/Training: UOG will host a free Mental Health First Aid training for farmers and families on Aug. 22. Education Facilities Pressure: A letter highlights overcrowding tensions between Simon Sanchez and Tiyan high schools tied to delayed campus rebuilds.