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Stepson allegedly punches his grandmother in the face
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 23, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his stepson allegedly assaulted his grandmother.
Alleged violent assault happens between uncle and his nephew
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 26, 2026, a victim, accompanied by his father, walked into Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged violence assault.
Halloween safety tips to keep the kiddos safe
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Halloween is an exciting holiday for children.
Winston Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ''wokeness” for navy ship sinking
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is defending a party ad blaming the sinking of a navy ship on ‘woke’ BS, but is at odds with his own candidate.
Residents of Happy Valley voice their opposition to proposed shopping center
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Residents of Happy Valley are speaking out against a proposal by local company O&O Enterprises to build a shopping center behind Veterans Memorial Stadium i
Senate concerned whether top Executive Branch officials are following the law
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — The preliminary report issued by the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations about the administration's handling of the controversial $10.1 million in
National Weather Service advises precautions for El Niño conditions
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The NOAA National Weather Service Pago Pago has confirmed that El Niño conditions are actively strengthening across the Pacific and will persist through early 2027.
Department of Health Breast Cancer Awareness photo & caption
PINKTOBER DAY earlier this week at the American Samoa Department of Agriculture.







![Pastor Francis Vaivao Jr. (standing, right) poses with his father, Pastor Francis Vaivao Sr. (seated), and family members at their home in Happy Valley, Tafuna. The Vaivao family is among local residents voicing concerns about the proposed O&O Enterprises shopping center planned for a nearby site behind Veterans Memorial Stadium. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Pastor Francis Vaivao and family](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7458_2.jpg?itok=Lft15DnQ)
![Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on September 8, summarizes the committee's findings. [photo: AF] Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/10010.jpg?itok=1WraLNlz)

