ROVs are in the water and making their way to the seafloor for the first Okeanos dive of the 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping Exploration expedition! Yesterday’s dive explored the crater and rim of a seamount south of Rose Atoll, starting at a depth of 2,480 meters (1.5 miles). [photo: Okeanos expedition]
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the American Samoa Government (ASG) facing rising expenses that...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College Financial Aid Office is seeking...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the Department of Health, especially its Environmental Health...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Conservation groups are trying to stop what would be the first U.S. sale of deep-sea mining rights off American Samoa, arguing that federal wildlife officials approved the move without fully examining risks to endangered species.
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As Courthouse News reported, opponents say the fight is not just about a mineral auction but the chain reaction from it...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ai Pai Bakers’ popular half moon pies have officially made their way... -
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple was first announced in 1977. Now... -
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, August 20, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer left Rarotonga in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Conservation groups are trying to stop what would be the first U.S. sale of deep-sea mining rights off American Samoa, arguing that federal wildlife officials approved the move without fully examining risks to endangered species.
HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW
As Courthouse News...
August 27, 2026
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 1, 2026, a security guard at an audio store in Malaeimi contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a group of males who were allegedly causing...
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Honolulu, HI — The 208th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene by web conference (Webex) on September 15-17, 2026.Summary of Action Items at...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Threats to birthright citizenship in U.S. territories continue to escalate following President Trump’s Executive Order 14418 and the End Birthright Citizenship...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A fisherman from a remote island in the Cook Islands says he feared for his life after a routine reef fishing trip led to the discovery of a mysterious package...
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August 13, 2026Michael McDonald’s August 11 op-ed, “American Samoa Says ‘No’: What Trump’s Critical Minerals EO Means for Our Future,” raises an important issue. But several... -
August 11, 2026[Editor’s Note: Michael J. McDonald is an Assistant Director for Port Administration- American Samoa, and heads the ASG committee that leads American Samoa’s engagement on the critical...
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August 3, 2026Long before Donald Trump entered politics, Lewis recounted a story he had heard on island.When the King of Tonga arrived, his people rose to their feet and bowed before their sovereign.Later,...
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July 1, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pickleball Association- American Samoa (PAAS) held its 2026 Summer Tournament from June 15- 19 that included participation from off-island — the Usos... -
June 5, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government leaders, sports officials, and private‑sector partners gathered at the Michael Inc. Restaurant last week for an informational dinner hosted by the... -
April 27, 2026Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 23rd Annual Steinlager I‘a Lapo‘a Fishing Tournament wrapped up Saturday evening with an awards ceremony at Rock Bottom Steakhouse in Fagatogo,...