March 2026
Pago Pago Aeto Fautasi Crew photo & caption
The M.E. Liki Reed II Foundation is honored to support the Pago Pago Aeto Fautasi Crew with a donation of practice uniforms as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 Flag Day Fautasi regatta.
Loka ni alii se to’alua ona o se misa i se fale kalapu
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Molia se alii 28 tausaga i le fa’atupu vevesi ina ua musu lona tina e tu’u iai se tupe
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Police called after man allegedly under the influence became increasingly aggressive
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 26, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman reporting a domestic disturbance at her family
Neighbor allegedly enters a home and slaps family member
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 23, 2026, a woman contacted the local authorities and reported that Tau Fonoti allegedly entered her home unlawfully and caused a peace disturbance.
Amata chairs portion of Legislative Hearing examining 12 Veterans’ Bills
Washington, D.C.
EPA funds over $30 million in water projects for ASPA
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notification of a cooperative agreement providing full federal funding of $30,706,273 from the U.S.
WestPac Fishery Council demands inclusion of cultural value in federal prioritization framework
HONOLULU — (March 25, 2026) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WestPac) today advanced follow-up work on fisheries science and management priorities, reaffirmed its seafood Ex








![The Wednesday, March 25th hearing examined 12 bills covering a wide range of issues, all aimed at strengthening accountability, improving care, and ensuring VA delivers on its commitments to those who served. [courtesy photo] The Wednesday, March 25th hearing](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_presiding_over_veterans_legislative_hearing_on_wednesday.jpg?itok=AL19SzZ1)

![The National Marine Fisheries Service prioritization matrix showing the Council's draft placement of Western Pacific fish stocks and complexes on the agency's risk- value scale. Legend: HI = Hawai'i; AS = American Samoa; GU = Guam; CNMI = Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; LL = longline; BF = bottomfish; DS = deep-sea. [courtesy graphic] WestPac drat prioritization](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/westpac_draft_prioritization_.png?itok=RQquFXQc)