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Drawing of a cannabus plant
Seattle, WASHINGTON — Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market. But an interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower...
Bible characters came to life at Fatuoaiga Montessori School
Bible characters came to life at Fatuoaiga Montessori School on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 as K-3 to K-5 students dress up in their favorite bible characters to celebrate Spirit Week. They are pictured with School Principal Maria Telesa. [photo: faaTalanoa]
Barry in the midst of Typhoon Nalgae
Hong Kong, SAR — As a Savaii guy, Cool Stuff is used to self reliance.  When my Adventure Gifts business blew down at Aggie Grey’s father’s historic pharmacy building on Beach Road, it was just tough luck, my problem.  No assistance was expected from our Western Samoa Government. Typhoon Nalgae...
DHR staff during their Town of Horror event on Halloween
Some of the Human Resources Department staff posed with their Halloween costumes for a Samoa News photo, during the DHR “Town of Horror” event at the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building yesterday afternoon. cCndies were available to children and others who dropped by to enjoy “trick or treat”. [...
Nokia Ioane showcasing her HALLOWEEN costume
Middlebury, VERMONT — “It’s alive!” Dr. Frankenstein cried as his creation stirred to life. But the creature had a life of its own, eventually escaping its creator’s control. Much like Frankenstein’s monster, traditions are also alive, which means they can change over time or get reinvented. Built...
your ASHSAA Football Junior Varsity Champs
A look at your ASHSAA Football Junior Varsity Champions – The Samoana Sharks Football Team who defeated the Marist Crusaders last Friday evening at the Veterans Memorial Stadium with a 16-14 victory to claim this years title. Coverage of ASHSAA Football is proudly sponsored and brought to you by...
Hundreds of Leone Midkiff Elementary students
Hundreds of Leone Midkiff Elementary students participated during their first ever Halloween carnival. The event was held at the school’s gymnasium last Friday and featured  a number of games including mini basketball. [photo: Julie Pau’u]
StarKist employees waving for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the rain
Several employees of StarKist Samoa wave to motorists while trying to avoid the rain at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DHSS hosted a candle light vigil at StarKist earlier in October to kickstart activities for the month, which included sessions...
DHR Opposite Day for Halloween Spirit Week
Yesterday, was “Opposite Day!” at the ASG Department of Human Resources, where staff was sure 'stylin' as shown in this photo posted to the DHR Facebook page for Day 4 of Halloween’s Spirit Week. [photo: DHR Facebook]
Crazy Hat Day at ASEPA
It was “Crazy Hat” day on Tuesday this week for the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency’s Spirit Week.  Government departments and agencies are celebrating Spirit Week as part of Halloween (Oct. 31) or what others call “All Saints Eve”. (See more photos inside to see other ASG...

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