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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s official. Vatia’s Fuao has captured the America 250 Fautasi Regatta grand final, powering through brutal weather conditions yesterday morning to claim the $30,000 prize. Despite the driving rain, rough seas, and the long delay before the race could finally begin,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This year's Independence Day carries special significance as our nation commemorates America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historic milestone marks 250 years of freedom, democracy, resilience, and the enduring...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed the 2026 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Eve Filomena Snow, of Tafuna High School, to the U.S. Capitol last week for the opening of her artwork. Eve visited Washington, D.C., took part in the agenda of events, and was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 12, 2026, an individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that Iosefa Iosefo was causing a disturbance in Utulei at the Su’igaula Malae. The incident led to the arrest of the defendant and another individual, Falema’i Falema’i.
Iosefo was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community Food Bank extends its heartfelt appreciation to the captain and crew of the M/V Ocean Guardian and Stabbert Marine & Industrial for their generous donation of unopened frozen food that has helped nourish individuals and families...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of grants for the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency and the local Health Department.
CJPA SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
A grant of $58,578 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is heading for the American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II extended its dominant run in Heat 1 of the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta yesterday morning, securing its third straight victory in as many appearances on Pago Pago Harbor — a remarkable winning streak that now stands at three‑for‑...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Supreme ruled 5-4 on Tuesday, June 30 that President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the long-settled understanding of the Citizenship Clause to exclude children born to parents who are temporary or unauthorized immigrants violates the Citizenship Clause of...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — South Pacific Watersports & Fitness (SPW Fitness) proudly announces the resounding success of the 3rd Annual American Samoa Marathon & Half Marathon, held this past Saturday in Utulei. The event, a cornerstone of the "Making American Samoa Healthy Again" (MASHA)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 11, 2026, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that an individual was allegedly causing a disturbance at the ASNAP office in Utulei.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...

![A group photo taken after the Captains meeting with the A250 organizing committee which includes major sponsors ASTCA & Reid Family Group, yesterday afternoon. The meeting concluded with the official announcement that the winner of the A250 Fautasi Regatta is the Vatia Fuao, skippered by (center) Olomanu Uperesa “Palako” Gaoteote, who is seen holding the 1st prize award. [ASTCA fb photo] A group photo taken after the Captains meeting](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/9933_n.jpg?itok=MMkQ-tNJ)
![Have a safe and enjoyable holiday American Samoa. [courtesy graphic] 250 graphic](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/250-graphic.jpg?itok=o8F02Z9S)
![Eve Snow’s winning 2026 Congressional Art Competition painting photographed before it went on display in Washington D.C. [courtesy photo] Eve Snow’s winning 2026 Congressional Art Competition painting](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eves_painting_photographed.jpg?itok=lqzGhcFV)
![Following the booking process, both men were transferred to the Tafuna Correctional Facility, where they remained in custody pending their initial appearance before the District Court. [SN file photo] AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/district_court_975.jpg?itok=QS2TUAAr)
![The American Samoa Community Food Bank recently provided donated food to families who unexpectedly lost their homes most recently by the residential fires in Pava’ia’i and Faga’ima. [photo: EPIC] Food donations for families who unexpectedly lost their homes](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/epic_team_with_fire_victim.jpg?itok=slFHvXO7)

![Winners of yesterday’s Heat 2, Fuao of Vatia take long, powerful strokes as they cruise toward the finishing line during the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6981.jpg?itok=8g3wlEzs)

![South Pacific Watersports & Fitness (SPW Fitness) hosted its cornerstone event of the “Making American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA) initiative — the 3rd Annual American Samoa Marathon & Half Marathon — on Saturday, June 28, 2026. It drew enthusiastic participants from across American Samoa and overseas. Special recognition goes to the dedicated runners who embraced the early morning start and demanding course with spirit and determination, the SPW Fitness hosts noted. [photo: Courtesy] participaants in “Making American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA) initiative](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/1648_n.jpg?itok=8gBFAgIp)
![The case is now pending before the District Court. [SN file photo] AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/district_court_974.jpg?itok=Gaandrui)