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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.
Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through Nov. 21, but Democrats blocked...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manai Fruean has convened a formal hearing to address the pressing issue of excise tax liabilities affecting both businesses and individuals within the community.
Following consultations with the Tax Office, Tuaolo revealed that a recent letter...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 28, 2025, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged altercation between two individuals.
The suspect, Sialaoa Aunei, was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by a term of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 7, 2025, a man contacted the police station and reported an alleged disturbance at a store which involved a minor and a customer.
The customer fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of the current administration, the Criminal Justice Planning Agency through a VAWA STOP grant will deliver a series of workshops in American Samoa beginning with two one-day trainings for LBJ medical professionals, Criminal Investigators and Emergency...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health's Environmental Health Services Division issued a notice over the weekend on its Facebook page regarding unclaimed ashes, in an effort to reach out to the family members of a person whose ashes have been in their care since December 16, 2020.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Audit Office conducted an audit of American Samoa’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Local budget at the request of Governor Pulaalii N. Pula.
Dated July 14, 2025, Mike Edmonds, Territorial Auditor, noted that the audit was requested in response to an analysis...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has announced revisions to his nominations for members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Board of Trustees, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the governance of this crucial financial institution.
In his initial...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor upon introduction earlier this week of the bipartisan Veteran Service Recognition Act, with sponsor House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39), and original cosponsors Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jerrold...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 18, 2025, a distressed wife called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man allegedly entered their home and assaulted her husband and cousin with a bat and a machete.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a...