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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 4, 2025, an affidavit was filed in the district court concerning a suspect who called the Tafuna Police Substation and reported that he was assaulted at Lions Park by being pushed into the fence by a man.
He was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) alleging that a man assaulted a man after he refused to give up his phone, according to an affidavit filed in the District Court.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes last week Wednesday’s joint announcement of the new Congressional Territories & Commonwealths Caucus, which starts with the five Representatives from the territories.
The founding members are Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An extreme doodling art project in the middle of the USA will have a touch of American Samoa in it.
Harmony Faoa-Danielson, 12, seventh grade, moved to Oklahoma from her native American Samoa last November. The art project in Lawton, Oklahoma teacher Deborah McNally’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Punialava‘a, one of Samoa’s most iconic family bands, has added a new chapter to its remarkable legacy.
Known for more than 50 years of Samoan music that blends gospel, love songs, and cultural pride, using eloquent oratorical lyrics rich in cultural and spiritual...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Friday’s opening of the new Fale Fono had all the makings of grandeur. It was amazing to see the multitude of people who attended and efforts made to finally open this building despite its near completion. That’s right, there are still things left to be done in the main...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An affidavit was filed in the District Court on November 3, 2025 against two men, alleging assault that was reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) on Nov 1, 2025.
The two suspects were arrested, but only one was charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to an affidavit filed in District Court, on November 3, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) on Nov 2nd, to report his father-in-law for an alleged assault and for causing a disturbance in their home.
The 65-year-old suspect was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tomorrow, American Samoa joins the rest of the United States and Americans around the world in celebration of Thanksgiving Day — a federal and public holiday. Like the rest of the nation, many local residents will mark Thanksgiving with prayers and celebrations through...
The Dept of Agriculture held its Annual Thanksgiving Farm Fair over 3 days at the Su’igaula ole Atuvasa in Utulei. The fair started on Monday, November 24, 2025 and ends Nov. 26th, featuring a diverse array of local farmers' produce, from fresh fruits and vegetables to artisanal goods and freshly...




![Faoa-Danielson said she was drawing some mountains that remind her of home. “I’m thinking about home. We have a lot of mountains. I live on an island. I’m trying to draw an image of the mountains,” she said. “It makes me miss home.” [photo supplied] Harmony Faoa-Danielson](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/harmony.jpeg?itok=IbUX0XA7)
![Two local fans of Punialava'a (center) pose proudly with the group after the press conference held at the DDW Restaurant last week Monday. [courtesy photo] Punialava'a with local fans](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/punialavaa2.jpg?itok=PH30vTXP)




