Burden-Sharing Push Meets Guam Reality: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “partners, not protectorates” message landed in Guam, with local leaders saying the island already hosts the Pacific’s biggest U.S. military buildup and Washington should act like a true partner. Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: The Guam Visitors Bureau was named in a $61.5M suit alleging former president Carl Gutierrez subjected an employee to escalating unwanted sexual harassment and assault during work travel and in GVB offices. Permitting Fight: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is backing a Supreme Court push to stop activist groups from suing to block federal permitting before Guam EPA can review applications—an issue tied to the Air Force’s Guam munitions disposal permits. Power, Hospital Funding Pressure: Guam Power Authority says a Mangilao substation needed for the medical complex likely can’t be finished with ARPA funds and would most likely shift costs to ratepayers. Health System Update: Guam Community Health Centers warn patients may face delays during a transition to a new electronic health record system, expected to go live in September. Flu Season Guidance: DPHSS reports flu cases are declining after a peak, with school-age kids hit hardest, and urges proactive steps against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Care Access Costs: Guam Fire Department proposes major ambulance fee increases, including a new per-mile charge, with public town halls planned. Mental Health Training: UOG’s Farmer Focus offers a free Mental Health First Aid course June 6 for people who work with farmers and farm communities. Foster Care Shortage: Guam says it needs 70 more foster homes to support 693 children in the system, with recruitment efforts underway.