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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 22, 2026, a man accused of threatening his longtime girlfriend with a knife during a domestic dispute that unfolded in front of her 11-year-old daughter, left family members fearful for their safety.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2026, a man was allegedly accused of unlawfully entering a residence in the village of Aua, reportedly in search of food.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by up to seven years...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party (ASDP) expressed concern this week over new federal student loan changes that took effect on July 1, warning that they will place additional financial pressure on students and working families already struggling with the rising cost of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After a slight downward trend for several months, American Samoa's Basic Food Index has increased by 0.3%. Food items that have greatly affected this change in the BFI are fish (7.9%) $5.19, turkey tail (2.5%) $2.46, milk (2.0%) $2.60, sausage (1.8%) $2.31, saimin (1.7...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate Lucas “Hoss” Tafesilafa’i Foster of Samoana High School, American Samoa’s first-ever representative at this week’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent days, Fagatogo has witnessed two significant fires, prompting renewed calls for the urgent reopening of the Fagatogo Fire Station.
In a letter to the governor, dated July 6, 2026, Fagatogo lawmaker Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr articulated the pressing need for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — DXN announced last week it has been awarded an AU$1 million (US$690,000) contract by the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) for the design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning of a Cable Landing Station (CLS).
The CLS will host the upcoming La Vasa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a Faleniu man was charged after allegedly throwing a hammer and other tools at his sister during a heated domestic dispute that prompted police intervention over two consecutive days. The suspect was arrested after allegedly becoming enraged inside his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man was causing a disturbance at their home including threatening to kill members of their household.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cross-sector partnerships are essential to advancing adolescent health, particularly in school-based settings. The intersection between public health, education, and clinical health is vital to the delivery of integrated services.
In the United States, it is estimated...