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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 31, 2026, a concerned mother called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her older son, Etisone Fa’asua had allegedly assaulted his younger 18-year-old brother.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting progress for American Samoa’s federal nutrition support in 2027, which is set at $12.2 million in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 8646.
Under this...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 24, 2026, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her cousin, Keneti Sionesini.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2026, a school principal contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report a burglary of the cafeteria at the Faasao Marist High School.
The investigation led to the arrest of Patrick Tupa’i who was later charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C felony,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming advancement of four of her legislative priorities in two bills, as the House is moving forward with another $1 million increase for American Samoa’s OIA Operations fund, at Amata’s request. Further, that same bill includes her requests...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With boat transportation limited to Aunu’u due to rough seas, Port Administration issued a press release on Thursday updating the Aunu’u Wharf Reconstruction Project. As presented during the community meeting held on February 19, 2026, at Pago Plaza, the project will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2026, Dave Tolentino was arrested and charged following a domestic violence investigation that revealed a pattern of alleged abuse spanning several years.
Tolentino was charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2026, a concerned father contacted local authorities and reported that his daughter was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend in the presence of a child.
The suspect, A'eseu Mamaia was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A major step forward for the territory was marked as the Department of Human and Social Services officially launched the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system yesterday morning, representing a significant advancement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sandra King Young announced that she has officially registered her campaign committee with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), marking the official launch of her campaign for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from American Samoa.
The filing formally...