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(NMC-SBDC) — The CNMI Innovation Incubator is proud to present Love Local, a Valentine’s-themed pop-up market highlighting the creativity and innovation of local entrepreneurs. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Beach Road Plaza parking lot.

(MANGO) — The Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations has announced an extension of free membership through March as it prepares to transition to a new membership structure designed to support long-term sustainability and strengthen the nonprofit sector.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled water service interruption on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THE runway lights at Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport went out Wednesday night, prompting the Commonwealth Ports Authority to temporarily halt aircraft arrivals and leading the board to approve an emergency expenditure of funds.

GARAPAN Central Park has been vandalized again and will be closed to the public, Division of Parks and Recreation Director Mike Cruz said. His office received a call Wednesday night from a Zumba group reporting that there was no electricity at the park.

THE Tinian Republican Party has scheduled a primary election for April 11, for the mayoral seat that will be vacated this year.

BART Jackson is the new chairman of the Commonwealth Ports Authority Board of Directors.

THE Commonwealth Ports Authority has not finalized a lease agreement with the United States Air Force for plans to build concrete pads at Rota’s airport runway for emergency aircraft stops, according to Rota Mayor Aubry Hocog.

THE CNMI Small Business Development Center Network opened its 2026 Industry Day on Tuesday, highlighting federal contracting opportunities and strengthening connections between local entrepreneurs and military procurement officials.