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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 1, 2026 a late‑night domestic disturbance in the village of Se’etaga once again brought attention to the ongoing issue of alcohol‑related violence in local households, after police arrested a man accused of assaulting his partner while she was holding their...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing House passage of the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, H.R. 6472, a bipartisan bill she co-led, and a policy she has worked on persistently for several Congresses, to guarantee in-state tuition rates for students from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A son and descendant of Ofu, Manu‘a, former Philadelphia Eagles defensive player #97, Destiny Vaeao recently visited his home island where he grew up and was raised. He is the son of the late Mr. Tepatasi Vaeao and Mrs. Naomi Vaeao.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is probably looking at higher prices at the gas pump and the cost of electricity in the upcoming months, as part of the jump in the Pacific following the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, and the subsequent response by Iran.
According to RNZ Pacific,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a 23‑year‑old woman, Meilin Taisau, was arrested at night after allegedly throwing a brick through another woman’s bedroom window.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Property Damage in the Third Degree, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a late‑night domestic violence incident led to the arrest and detention of a man accused of assaulting his wife while their one‑month‑old infant was in the room.
The case highlights what officers described as an ongoing pattern of alcohol‑related...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2026, a man identified in court documents as Dennis Elisara was taken into custody after police were called to investigate reports of yelling, swearing, and disruptive behavior late at night in Futiga.
The defendant was later charged with Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a man identified as Semisi Leinati was arrested after allegedly trespassing inside a Methodist church in Malaeloa, an incident that raised ongoing concerns among church members about repeated encounters with the man.
The suspect was later arrested...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health has reported a significant rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and is urging residents to take preventive measures to mitigate its spread.
RSV is a highly contagious virus that typically manifests with symptoms similar to those of...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — (March 2, 2026) The American Samoa Democratic Party proudly celebrated the historic grand opening of its first-ever Party headquarters in Tafuna, marking a significant milestone in the Party’s continued growth and commitment to year-round organizing in the territory.
The...