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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Amelie Ruo Yi Chen received the 2025 Pacific Horizons School Valedictorian Award during the 20th Annual Commencement ceremony last Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at the Kanana Fou Women’s Hall.
“… in the end, it’s not just the destination that matters — it’s the journey...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA – In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial Center on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, the Tafuna High School JROTC unveiled a Wall of Honor dedicated to the 13 brave sons and daughter of American Samoa who made the ultimate sacrifice in service...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Horizon School, Home of the Navigators, held its 20th Commencement ceremony last Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at the Kanana Fou Women’s Hall. Surrounded by family, friends, school officials and special guests, 18 seniors were awarded their high school diplomas...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula released an official statement last Friday, May 23, 2025, concerning American Samoa’s position on deep sea mining. His statement speaks of the venture being a “a unique opportunity to explore new economic pathways that could bring growth,...
Washington, D.C. — (May 23) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking those who attended her town hall meeting for seniors at Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) Center.
“I appreciate our seniors. They are respected elders in our communities, and it’s important to hear from them on issues...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 22, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) after she heard a female screaming from her home.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 20, 2025, a pregnant woman walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her in front of her kids. The husband the following day, walked into the LPS, alleging he was assaulted by his wife’s uncle when he went to...
HONOLULU (AP) — Environmentalists are challenging in court President Donald Trump’s executive order that they say strips core protections from the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument and opens the area to harmful commercial fishing.
On the same day of last month’s proclamation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the clock ticking down to the May 23 deadline, American Samoa’s women’s softball and volleyball teams were in a race not of speed, but of finance. As the Pacific Mini Games, set for June 29 to July 9 in Palau, draw near, the greatest hurdle facing the teams wasn’t...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 14, 2025, Tafuna Police Station (TPS) received a call regarding a 10-year-old minor who was struck by a vehicle.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Careless Driving With Injuries, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a...