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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In accordance with the Presidential Proclamation issued on Wednesday, August 27, the United States and Territories will fly the U.S. flag at half-staff through August 31, 2025. This is to honor and remember the victims of the school shooting tragedy in Minneapolis,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo stands by his remarks concerning American Samoa — that it “serves as one of the primary channels for drug importation into Samoa.”
Auapa’au also says the letter requesting evidence or proof of his statements from the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congratulations to the Warrior Nation’s very own, Mr. Elisaia Mailo, on being named the Midwest Regional Teacher of the Year. This is a true testament to his hard work, unwavering dedication, and passion for his students.
The entire Warrior Nation is immensely proud of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five local leaders, one from each of the five U.S. territories, have been chosen by Right to Democracy to work across national lines to advance environmental advocacy, self-determination and equity.
The initiative is rooted in the understanding that environmental justice...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 11, 2025, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and requested assistance.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 15, 2025, a concerned father contacted the police station and reported an incident regarding a man who allegedly broke into his daughter’s home and touched her while she was asleep with her husband.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Trespass, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 11, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a man who was allegedly trespassing and stealing from a residence in Faleniu.
He was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 2, 2025, a concerned neighbor contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported an alleged assault involving his neighbor.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Amid ongoing complaints by many vendors in the territory’s private sector, a concerning financial development was officially communicated in a letter from Governor Pulaalii N. Pula, addressed to Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean, dated August 12, 2025. The letter...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government vehicle belonging to the Department of Search and Rescue (SAR), which was stolen from a local mechanic shop, has been successfully recovered. However, the interior of the truck was found to be “trashed”.
Before leaving the territory, Police Commissioner...