VA Pacific Care Expansion: A new GAO report says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving toward expanding healthcare for eligible veterans in Palau, the FSM, and the Marshall Islands, using telehealth, medicine delivery, some local care reimbursement, and travel benefits—but it offers no timeline. GMH Electronic Health Records Funding: Guam lawmakers passed Bill 1 (11-S) after major changes, reserving $19.9M in excess Section 30 funds for Guam Memorial Hospital Authority and tying the EHR upgrade to already-promised $21M, while removing University of Guam funding from the bill. BPT Tax Return: The Guam business privilege tax rate returning to 4% on Oct. 1 is being called a win, but local leaders stress it won’t automatically bring customers back. Military Homecoming & Mental Health Concerns: The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to return to San Diego after a 320-day Middle East deployment, following reports of sailor morale and mental health strain. Public Health & School Safety: Tiyan High School passed a health inspection with an “A,” but students’ return is still being planned. Local Health & Wellness: UOG and DPHSS are running Bingocize, a falls-prevention and nutrition program for older adults. Safety Alerts: Police are investigating the death of an accused murderer found dead in his bedroom, and a female minor died after a vehicle struck her near Latte Heights.