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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan, a student at Southern Utah University, has been selected as a 2026 Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography Intern in the Science & Engineering Internship Program and will sail aboard Ocean Exploration Trust (OET)’s Exploration Vessel (E/V...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party commends the Guam Legislature for taking decisive action to prohibit deep sea mining in Guam’s territorial waters and surrounding seas. Guam’s leadership illustrates that Pacific Island communities are not willing to sacrifice our...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was humbled and appreciative to be invited to deliver remarks to our seniors, and communicate how valued, trusted, and respected they are in American Samoa. She thanked Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, as they both joined the Territorial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2026, local police responded to a domestic dispute that led to the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted his wife in front of their children.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 22, 2026, Rocky Lavasi'i was arrested following an incident in Fagatogo village that authorities say involved disorderly behavior along a busy public roadway.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A full slate of major community events and tournaments are on tap to mark America’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th. Organizers say this year’s festivities will be “one for the books,” bringing families, athletes, and music lovers from across the islands.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Little Fire Ants (LFA) are continuing to be a concern in American Samoa since the invasive species was first detected in 2018. Known for its painful and itchy stings, they threaten local ecosystems, agriculture, and everyday life for residents. Although efforts were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 15, 2026, a 78-year-old business owner appeared before the District Court facing criminal charges following allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in December 2025.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 8, 2026, local investigators were assigned to investigate a complaint of alleged sex crimes against a 15-year-old female minor by a relative who resides at the same residence. The victim and the suspect are cousins.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen is highlighting a federal grant award of $96,750 to the American Samoa Department of Health through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The grant is awarded through the Health Resources and Services...