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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Center for the Book has received one of 56 card catalogs brought out of retirement by the Library of Congress and distributed through its Center for the Book affiliate network.
The card catalog has been transformed into a Library of Congress information...
# box of seabed nodules
NOAA released the first images of geologic seafloor samples from a hydrographic survey project to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) beyond the territorial waters of American Samoa. The box...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 10, 2026, a concerned mother and her 15-year-old daughter were interviewed regarding an alleged rape case.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1, 3, & 5: Rape, a class B felony punishable b y a term of imprisonment of not less than five (5) years and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 23, 2026, a victim of domestic violence called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her husband was causing a disturbance in her home.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class B misdemeanor, a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Veterans town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at the Veterans Center, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3391 in Hawaii, that included Chief Whitmore, VFW, and Department of Hawaii Commander Jason Seal. Representatives from AMVETS,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race finale delivered one of the most stunning and historic finishes in recent memory, etching the name of newcomer Manulele Tausala Lowrider II from Nuʻuuli into the history books as only the second fautasi ever to capture the championship...
Vailoauta, AMERICAN SAMOA — Community leaders, faith-based partners, government officials, and family caregivers gathered this week to celebrate the official launch, blessing, and opening of the first St. Catherine’s Adult Day Services site in Vailoauta — marking a significant milestone in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2026, a victim in distress reported an alleged domestic assault at her residence in Malaeimi.
Her husband (identified as the defendant) was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by a term...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 18, 2026, local authorities responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in the village of Leone.
Defendant Harry Moors was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class D felony, a penalty enhancement by one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Race day for the preliminaries of the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race unfolded under near‑perfect conditions yesterday. A band of clouds shielded the rowers from the harsh sun, a light breeze drifted across the water, swells outside the harbor were minimal, and the tide was...