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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...
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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