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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG workers are enjoying the first day of a four-day weekend in celebration of American Samoa’s 126th Flag Day commemorating the raising of the U.S. flag for the first time in 1900; and thus, marking the date the islands officially became a U.S. territory. This is a...
Captain Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (far left) of the Fuao from Vatia, along with crew members and supporters, celebrates after winning the first heat of yesterday’s Flag Day regatta. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 19, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged disturbance at a store in Kokoland.
The suspect, later identified as Caleb Lomiga, was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 2, & 3: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 17, 2026, early morning, a domestic disturbance was reported to have occurred at a residence in Mesepa, where a man allegedly assaulted his partner in the presence of their infant children.
The incident later came to the attention of authorities through the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Territorial Energy Office (TEO), in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) has successfully completed a major electrical infrastructure modernization and lighting retrofit project at Tafuna High School (THS). A final...