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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five local students competed in the 75th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held this year in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10- 16, 2025.
Recognized as the world's largest pre- college science competition, ISEF brought together nearly 2,000 students...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has provided an update on the ongoing ARPA projects via a video posted on the government’s official Facebook page.
While providing a general overview of the status of the projects being paid with ARPA funding, the governor focused mainly on...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $302,000 in federal funds for American Samoa from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized by Congress in the BEACH Act.
“The EPA is fulfilling one of its original key functions with these coastal water monitoring funds...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding am alleged domestic disturbance between two relatives.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report that a man had allegedly broken into his house and stolen his bag of cucumbers.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety has not released any new information regarding Johnathan Teddy Veisa, a 27-year-old man last seen on April 26, 2025.
Earlier this month, the police disseminated a missing person notice to raise public awareness about his disappearance....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse has reminded the Budget Office of the separation of powers, which include budget cuts originating from the Executive Branch, in a letter dated May 19, 2025, addressed to the Acting Budget Director Satia Aokuso Satia.
Chief Justice...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement yesterday, May 27, 2025:
“These islands within PRIMNM are not Hawaiian islands nor are they American Samoan islands; these are America’s islands and waterways, and food security is national security. Insuring the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2025, a woman contacted the police seeking assistance with her husband, who had allegedly insulted and threatened her with a knife.
The suspect fled the scene and police weren’t able to locate him.
However, he was later charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a phone call from a concerned mother who reported that her daughter needed assistance at home regarding a man allegedly trying to get into their home.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended...