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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy.
Roughly 3.6 million residents of U.S. territories – including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After nearly an hour of improvisation and entertainment, the long‑awaited results of the 2026 Miss American Samoa pageant were finally handed to the hosts and announced, during the final night of the event held at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium.
The Special Awards were...
First Official Photos of Miss American Samoa 2026-2027, Tilomai Tauiliili [photo: Facebook, MASI]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Miss I‘oimata o Aiga, the elegant Tilomai Tauiliili, was crowned the new Miss American Samoa on Saturday night at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, drawing cheers from her proud family and supporters.
The announcement, however, came as a surprise to much of the audience,...
The five beautiful contestants of the 2026 Miss American Samoa Pageant last Saturday night at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium nervously awaiting the results. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Miss Tilomai Tauilili (Contestant #5) was crowned Miss American Samoa 2026 at the 32nd annual Miss American Samoa Incorporated pageant (MASI) that culminated on June 20, 2026, at the Gov. Rex H. Lee Auditorium in Utulei, American Samoa.
Miss Tauilili is from Vailoa,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council commenced its June 9– 11 meeting in American Samoa with a culturally significant ‘ava ceremony held at the Su’iga’ula o le Atuvasa Fale Samoa. The ceremony was graciously hosted by the Office of Samoan Affairs,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 5, 2026, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a report from a school administrator claiming a parent was allegedly causing a disturbance at the school.
The suspect allegedly overturned tables, attempted to strike the school principal, and threatened to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 4, 2026, a mother in distress contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report her son, who had recently been released from prison after serving approximately ten years, was causing a disturbance.
The suspect, Lauolefiso Naea was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has announced the launch of the new Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) website, www.hcbs.as.gov, a central hub where older adults, individuals with disabilities, families, and providers can learn about services that help people...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Port Administration American Samoa (PAAS) has received funding from the Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grant to fund the repairs and renovations to the ‘Au’asi Small Boat Harbor Terminal Restrooms in Au’asi...