Fisheries & Ocean Policy: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold hybrid public meetings in American Samoa in early June, including a June 4 session that lists an “AS deep-sea mining activity” update alongside tuna management, stock assessments, and an EM implementation update. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: The U.S. is preparing lease sales to auction seabed mining blocks in federal waters that could include areas off American Samoa, with supporters citing critical minerals and opponents warning of rushed timelines and major marine risks. Workforce Training: ASCC’s Trades & Technology Division (ASCC Trades & Technology) awarded Residential House Wiring II certificates to nine graduates, building practical electrical skills for safer home wiring. Utility Leadership: ASPA appointed Ryan K. Tuato’o as Chief Operations Officer, bringing 25+ years of operations and customer service leadership plus experience supporting renewable energy permitting and land issues. Port Infrastructure: Port Administration selected HDR to lead a 20-year seaports master planning project for Pago Pago Harbor, funded by a $3M MARAD RAISE grant, targeting modernization, safety, and climate resilience. Public Safety Education: PCHS marked progress in inclusive emergency management training, with 15 iEM trainees graduating and the rest expected to finish in Fall 2026. Sustainability Event: Arbor Week added a first-ever Indoor Greenhouse Gala, highlighting local forestry progress funded through a USDA Forest Service IRA grant.