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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (Friday, February 27, 2026) Sandra King Young, former American Samoa Medicaid Director and U.S. Senate Rules Committee staffer, is formally announcing her candidacy for U.S. Congress in the upcoming 2026 American Samoa General Election.
Her announcement is as follows:
My...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man detained by the police for 48 hours in connection with an attempted burglary of an ATM at the Laufou Shopping Center that occurred last Monday has been released.
According to police officers, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Early this month, the LBJ Hospital hosted a luncheon to honor two local doctors who have completed their medical education and training at Fiji National University (FNU), and to formally send off three local medical students beginning their studies, as well as two...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Environmental Health Services Division (EHSD) of the Department of Health has issued a serious warning following the unprecedented closures of schools across the Manuʻa Islands and the partial shutdown of clinics in Taʻu and Ofu due to pressing health concerns.
Under...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 25, 2026) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address, which she attended, and highlighted the economic and national security message, along with applauding the U.S. military heroes that were recognized during the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Executive Officer Building (EOB) in Ofu has been officially closed due to serious safety concerns, specifically a significant water leakage issue that jeopardizes the structure's integrity. This decision also impacted local healthcare services, as the Ofu Health...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Governor Pulaali’I Nikolao Pula joined the governors of Guam and the CNMI for a high-level meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the second day of the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Center, on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 23, 2026) The American Samoa Department of Agriculture (ASDOA) is now accepting applications for the Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). This grant program provides support for small-scale gardening, livestock and herding operations, and aquaculture...
Honolulu, HAWAII — (February 24, 2026) A high-level delegation from American Samoa, led by Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, is actively participating in the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Center. Co-hosted by the Deputy Secretary of State,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has presented nominations to the Senate for confirmation to the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Board of Directors, each nominee serving a four-year term.
The nominees for the Board of Directors are Jansen Poyer and Theodore "Ted" Le'...