Summer Travel Shift: Expedia’s Unpack ’26 Summer report says travellers are leaning toward domestic trips, with global social chatter about UK breaks up 77% year-on-year and coastal searches rising sharply as people chase value closer to home. Ocean Culture in Motion: In Monterey, an outrigger canoe and cultural center is “talking story” and starting paddles with a pule—keeping heritage and community rules at the center of the water. Court Watch: Humboldt County courts saw fresh filings tied to a baseball bat assault, plus other serious cases moving through the system. Pacific Climate Pressure: New reporting frames violence against women as a climate crisis, with cyclones and heat pushing families into overcrowded, under-resourced evacuation spaces. Health & Tech in the Air: Fiji Airways is rolling out FlyWell, adding red light therapy in its Premier Lounge and on select long-haul flights. Samoa Heat Research: A new study is measuring classroom heat and humidity across five schools, aiming to protect children’s learning as heat stress rises. Press Freedom Spotlight (Samoa): Judges praised Samoan media students in World Press Freedom Day competitions, highlighting courage to write publicly and face criticism.