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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2026, a land dispute in the village of Nuuuli escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving three men injured and resulting in the arrest of one individual.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 18, 2026, a violent altercation at a bus stop in the village of Utulei resulted in multiple individuals being identified and questioned by police following an assault that left a woman with visible injuries.
One of the defendants was charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 28, 2026, a distressed pregnant woman walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) early in the morning and reported that her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 25, 2026, local police responded to a reported assault in the village of Aoa, where a man allegedly punched another individual in the face following an ongoing dispute between the two parties.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 : Assault...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first day of competition in the 23rd Annual Steinlager I‘a Lapo‘a Fishing Tournament got underway yesterday, launching a fleet of 15 boats into the open waters. This year’s lineup includes nine local teams, two crews from Samoa, and four visiting teams from New...
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,...