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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting nearly $1.3 million in new federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the American Samoa Department of Health for COVID-19 response efforts carried out during the pandemic. Thank you to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 21, 2026, a suspect later identified as Silia Wilson was arrested after allegedly causing a public disturbance in Nu’uuli involving throwing rocks at passing vehicles while heavily intoxicated.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2026, police launched an investigation into an alleged unlawful entry incident involving a teenage girl after defendant Raymond Puni was accused of entering a family home and approaching the girl while she slept.
The defendant was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders throughout the United States.
May was selected by Congress to recognize the arrival of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This week, the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) announced an impending increase in the fuel surcharge, which is expected to substantially impact electricity bills for residents and businesses starting in May.
For residential customers, the electricity rate will rise...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) is preparing to take over operations of the 911 call center, currently managed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This significant transition was formally announced by Chief Executive Officer Folasaaitu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2026, local authorities received a report of an alleged child abuse case involving a 13-year-old who was physically assaulted by her father.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Abuse of a Child (DV), a Class D felony, punishable by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky Communications is officially partners with Miss American Samoa Incorporated (MASI) as the Title Sponsor of the newly branded Bluesky Miss American Samoa Pageant 2026.
As part of the partnership, Bluesky presented a $20,000 sponsorship contribution in support of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 10, 2026, a routine arrest at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) reportedly led to the surprised discovery of an inmate hiding inside a vehicle driven by a corrections officer.
According to the court affidavit, Faiesea Kupu , a 36-year-old corrections officer,...