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The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026 the world's most prestigious science competition for young innovators was held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. Congratulations to our incredible students, Kim Garcia, Alana Joserose, Rachael Park and Yoon Seo Pyo who...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 207th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene in person June 9- 11, 2026, at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center, Fagatogo, AS. A remote participation option will be available by web conference (Webex).
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 11, 2026, police officers at the Central Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) responded to a late-night disturbance in the village of Afono involving both adults and juveniles.
Two suspects, later identified as Fa’apo So’oula and Piliati Sauta were later charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, Sagalala Lafaele was taken into custody after authorities alleged that he violated a court order restricting his driving privileges following a prior careless driving conviction in American Samoa.
Lafaele was later charged with Count 1: Criminal Contempt...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A significant moment during the Swains Island Day commemoration service earlier this month was the reading of the Swains Island proclamations in both English and Samoan by two Swains Island representatives. The English version was read by Thomas Campbell Edgar, grandson...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — EPIC (Empowering Pacific Island Communities) proudly announces the receipt of a generous $25,000 USD donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to assist with ongoing community outreach and support programs throughout American Samoa.
The donation was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will be holding public discussions and events on fisheries management in offshore waters of American Samoa (AS) — in American Samoa, during the early weeks of June, according to a notice from the Council.
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ASCC Trades & Technology Division grants certificates to 9 who completed Residential House Wiring II
Pagp Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A total of nine individuals have successfully completed the Residential House Wiring II course, an intermediate‑level class within the Electricity Technology Program (ETP) under the American Samoa Community College Trades & Technology Division. For weeks, they...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Karl West appeared before the District Court of American Samoa on June 8, 2026, in connection with allegations stemming from a reported domestic disturbance that allegedly occurred earlier this year in Afono.
The defendant was charged with: Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 9, 2026, officers with the Department of Public Safety launched an investigation into a reported domestic violence incident involving allegations of assault, strangulation, and threats made against a woman by her boyfriend, Tomato Junior Fa’alogologo.
The...