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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 9, 2025, the Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call regarding an alleged assault of a woman which led to the suspect being hospitalized.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali'i N. Pula says recent events at the Tafuna Correctional Facility (TCF) have made clear that action must be taken to improve TCF and in a memorandum issued Friday, August 21, 2025, the governor created the Correctional Facility Assessment Task Force (...