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Colorado Springs, COLORADO — One of the most memorable days in a student-athlete's career is signing a National Letter of Intent.
But with ongoing coronavirus concerns it was clear that many seniors would not have the opportunity to celebrate signing day with coaches, peers and teammates.
For two...
The largest ever Polynesian draft class was selected in the 2020 NFL draft, which concluded Saturday. Eleven Polynesian players were selected, headlined by Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was taken by the Maimi Dolphins with the fifth overall pick. Polynesians represent 5.4% of top 204...
Hagåtña, GUAM — A 24 year-old Samoan sailor serving on board the US aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has tested positive for Covid-19.
Samoa Observer reports the aviation structural mechanic tested positive April 15, just two days after his roommate were diagnosed with the virus.
The young...
This morning, April 17, a small group of people will gather at the Fagatogo Malae to commemorate the first time the U.S. Flag was raised over American Samoa — 120 years ago. Attending today’s much scaled-back ceremony are Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, CJ Michael Kruse, Senate Pres. Gaoteote Palaie...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Face masks made with the same colorful prints used for aloha shirts — known as “Hawaiian shirts” elsewhere in the United States — are the latest fashion trend in Hawaii as islanders try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Disposable surgical masks are in short...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Thank you kindly to First Lady of American Samoa Cynthia Malala Moliga and Lt. Gov’s wife, Ms. Ella Perefoti-Mauga for the generous COVID-19 packages for our Samoan students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Chaminade University.
Faagaetia le agaga i alofaaga mo nai a...
Taylor Poia Miller is set to graduate high school later this year in June. And unlike some of her peers who are still uncertain about life after high school, Taylor already knows where she’s headed.
Earlier this month on March 10th, Taylor was notified that she is among the elite group of young...
St. George, UTAH — Dixie State University has canceled all major events on campus to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, including the Pacific Islander Student Association luau.
PISA has been working on preparing for the luau that was supposed to be held on April 4. Those plans were put on hold...
ON THE CRUISESHIP 'PRIDE OF AMERICA' — Jake Tagaloa from the village of Fagasa, is reaching out to let his family know they are loved and missed and he is okay. Jake who is a firefighter working on the cruise ship 'The Pride of America' contacted Samoa News over the weekend asking for our help.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Independent Distributors, Inc in collaboration with the Huggies brand have announced they will be donating a year’s supply of Huggies Nappies and Baby Wipes to help make life better for American Samoa’s Sokimi family who recently gave birth to quadruplet girls....