April 2026
Mother reports adult son after alleged domestic disturbance
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 19, 2026, local police responded to a reported domestic disturbance from a concerned mother at a residence in Petesa.
Suspect allegedly breaks window in attempt to escape interrogation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 23, 2026, a caller from a car rental/ store business in Nuuuli contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting police assistance.
EPIC along with local partners supports Community Food Bank efforts
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Agriculture and Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly announce a collaborative effort to support the American Sa
Amata congratulates American Samoa’s Cherry Blossom Princess
Washington, D.C.
Alaska prosecution of American Samoans turns on meaning of the Citizenship clause
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 2, 2026, the day after the U.S. Supreme Court took up the meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in Trump v.
Governor authorizes 10- day freeze on all local fund expenditures
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has imposed a temporary halt on all local fund expenditures in an effort to tighten government fiscal control.
Sanctuary partnership between the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
Through the sister sanctuary partnership between the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, outreach teams continue to collaborate on engaging edu
Loka se tamaitai i le faamisa i totonu o le aiga a lana uo tama
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA




![Last week, a generous contribution of freshly harvested, full-size bok choy from the Department of Agriculture enabled EPIC to assemble five food boxes for immediate distribution. The timing of this effort is especially meaningful, as the food boxes were delivered just ahead of Easter weekend [courtesy photo] bok choy donation](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/epic_food_bank.jpeg?itok=3FMVCcKp)
![Posing for a group photo are: (L-R) Audrey Alo, Kaili, Congresswoman Amata, and Nancy Si'u Glass. Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga has been selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. [courtesy photo] Amata and Cherry Blossom princess and others](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kaili_amata_and_others.jpg?itok=bkn8IRjM)
![Michael Pese, his wife Tupe Smith, and two of their children [courtesy photo] Pese family](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/michael_pese_family.png?itok=g4jvuXBI)
![The Governor also pointed out that while the Executive Branch’s proposed revenue estimate for FY 2026 reflected the $23 million reduction, the Judiciary’s budget request remained unchanged, and the Legislature’s request increased. [SN file photo] Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_pula_0672_0.jpg?itok=gTyS1Sfh)


