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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO, TRUMP SAYS,” declared The New York Times, using all capital letters. The U.S. had mounted an overnight military raid in Venezuela that immediately raised questions of procedure and legality....
On behalf of the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition board of directors and staff members, fa‘afetai tele lava to Neil’s Ace Home Center and their incredible customers for another powerful year of giving through the ACE Angels fundraiser. This marks the 17th year of this tradition, and it is...
A family welcomes 2026, gathered in Mutie, Fitiuta to be among the first to greet the Matāsaua Sunrise of the New Year as it rises from Saua, where the first light is known to touch Manu’a first and then the rest of the world. [Manu’atele Facebook]
Meals were delivered with gratitude for the sacrifices made by American Samoa’s essential workers — the men and women who spent long hours away from their families on New Year’s Eve. Workers included those working at the LBJ Hospital and the EMS stations across Tutuila. [photo: Governor’s Office]
The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) sends out a heartfelt Fa‘afetai tele lava to GHC Reid for the generous drink donations for our staff. We truly appreciate your kindness and support, which means a great deal to our team. Happy Holidays! [courtesy photo]
Families, students, educators, and community partners gathered on Saturday, December 20, at the DYWA Tafuna Facility, for STEAM Family Day, a community-centered event focused on "Sustaining Hope through STEAM." The event highlighted Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) as...
Samoana High School graduate Dean Briski, a consistent UH Offensive Line star, dominates Cal's Outside Linebacker, Jayden Wayne in the Hawaii Bowl's 2nd Quarter. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Cal Bears, 35-31 in an amazing come from behind victory, overcoming a 21 point...
May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Samoa News! For a great Christmas present this season — Be kind to one another. We will be spending Christmas Day, Thursday Dec. 25th and Friday Dec. 26th with our families and Samoa News will not publish those days. We will see...
May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Samoa News! For a great Christmas present this season — Be kind to one another. We will be spending Christmas Day, Thursday Dec. 25th and Friday Dec. 26th with our families and Samoa News will not publish those days. We will see...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
No mere babysitters, the...

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