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As of this morning, the storm is north of Chuuk with sustained winds around 40 mph and moving slowly northwest.

A story out of Pullman, Washington caught our attention this week.  JJ Martin, a tourism leader with roots in the CNMI, is working to highlight Pullman’s “hidden gems,” reminding us that small communities can thrive when they lean into what makes them unique.  Like Pullman, the CNMI offers natural beauty, strong community ties, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else, but we must continue telling our story and investing in smart tourism promotion so the world knows what we have to offer.  We also want to give a special shoutout to our Washington State alumni, our p

I am happy to welcome Ligaya “May” Mangahis to the Congressional Office, where she began this week as a Green and Gold Congressional Aide. May is a Gold Star mother and brings a deep understanding of the needs of our veterans and their families. She will be helping lead our outreach and casework for veterans in the CNMI, and that perspective matters in how we serve. I am grateful for the sacrifices her family has made and for the service she continues to give to our community.

It was great catching up with Joseph Deleon Guerrero Jr., who stopped by the office this week. Our conversations always cover a lot of ground. We spent time talking through the history of our islands, where we are today, and how this office can continue to serve the community and the Commonwealth in a way that reflects both. I appreciate the time and the perspective. Thanks for stopping by, Joe.

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Alex Yuon and his son, Brian, stopped by the Congressional Office this week.