Local News
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 8, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) regarding a domestic dispute. The reporter claimed that the suspect assaulted his wife, and they were alerted because of their loud argument.
The suspect fled the scene but was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For Chadron State College sophomore Kimo Tuivaiti, leaving the tropical shores of American Samoa for the Nebraska plains was both an act of courage and faith.
“I was nervous when I first arrived in Chadron,” Tuivaiti said. “I feared being alone and not finding anyone to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Port Administration has been asked by several churches to restrict flights on Sunday morning from Apia, Samoa due to the significant noise they cause, disrupting church services.
Faipule Fagaima Larry S. Sanitoa, who is one of the House representatives for the Tualauta...
Congratulations to American Samoans Roxy Fepulea’i Sualevai and Arianna Tudor, who are part of the APIA Scholars program. “I’m so proud of these young women and all they’re accomplishing through their studies and leadership. It’s inspiring to see their dedication and the promise they represent for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, October 9, & Friday, October 10, over 100 participants joined the Professional Workshop on Human Trafficking, hosted by the American Samoa Community College — Pacific Center in Human Security at the ASCC Multi-Purpose Center.
Led by Greer, he shared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported her son-in-law, who was allegedly disturbing the peace at their home in Iliili.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 6, 2025, a victim of domestic violence called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported that her brother-in-law allegedly threatened to violently assault and kill her.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the public and local media were asked to vacate the Senate chamber yesterday morning ahead of a closed joint session of the Fono, convened to deliberate on Governor Pulaalii N. Pula’s response to allegations of unauthorized budgetary expenditures.
The Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Economic consultant Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele is urging caution over the American Samoa Economic Development Authority’s (ASEDA) plan to issue two new bond series totaling up to $65 million, citing the Territorial Audit Office’s FY2025 Local Budget Audit (Report 25-01...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her son was allegedly assaulted by their neighbor.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable...