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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has retained the Imanaka-Asato Law Firm in Honolulu, Hawaii, to defend against Leauma B. Alefosio’s third civil suit filed on August 5, 2024, with the US District Court in Hawaii.
Alefosio’s suit is against ASG for retaliation discrimination...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, in her role as a Vice Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and other Members of Congress on Thursday, discussing agriculture policy, legislation, and funding, including the Farm Bill....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta, which was scheduled to launch the territory’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th Independence Anniversary, was called off yesterday after persistent windy conditions, rising swells, and a steady drizzle made the course unsafe for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a world where chaos, dissent and misunderstanding has increased in public spaces, it's important to remember that good people still look after one another, that neighbors still care about their neighbors and— in American Samoa— kindness and compassion are still a way...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently engaged in an in-depth investigation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a drug-related incident involving a package that was processed through the local Post Office last week.
This was confirmed by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The wait is finally over and the stage is set! After months of meticulous preparation, the Marist Brother’s Old Pupil Association (MBOPA) in Samoa and American Samoa communities will begin their highly anticipated three-day fundraising events this week.
Demonstrating a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Air Charters expects to begin commuter operations in American Samoa later in 2026, according to a June 16 filing with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) submitted in response to Samoa Airways' request to extend its cabotage authority on routes between Pago...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — McConnell Dowell has answered Tafuna High School’s request for help in repairing the road in front of their office. THS principal Tutuila Nauer Togilau had asked Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa for his support after a visit from the Department of Health had identified the...

![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)


![The A250 Fautasi Committee led by ASTCA CEO conducting real-time assessments of the weather and sea conditions yesterday to determine what time the heats for this year’s July 4th A250 Fautasi Race would be held. The race was eventually postponed. [Facebook photo] The A250 Fautasi Committee](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/a250_fautasi_committee_.jpg?itok=208jVr59)
![On Thursday, June 25th, members of the Lions Club brought a $200 check, along with food, clothes, building materials— and hope— to Fa'amamafa Tavita Saunia (center, in the blue ie lava lava). At the end of May, her family of five watched as their home in Pava'a'i burned to the ground. While they lost everything, they still had each other, and loving neighbors, Ally Aumua and her dad, who took them in. L to R: Lion Lianora Seala, Lion Peter Nomura, Madame Lion President Danielle Pualau, Fa’amamafa Saunia, Lion Joey Cummings, Lion Tafā Tua Tupuola. [photo: Lions Club] L to R: Lion Lianora Seala, Lion Peter Nomura, Madame Lion President Danielle Pualau, Fa’amamafa Saunia, Lion Joey Cummings, Lion Tafā Tua Tupuola](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_3707_lions_club_story.jpeg?itok=kusmIwAS)



![McConnell Dowell has answered Tafuna High School’s request for help in repairing the access road in front of their office. [photos: courtesy] THS ACCESS ROAD](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ths_office_road_.jpeg?itok=N1dEiCqN)