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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) has issued an important alert concerning the rise of respiratory diseases in the territory, specifically highlighting COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Influenza.
In a recent communication, the ASDOH...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2025, a distressed woman called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) and reported her husband, who allegedly threatened to cut her with a chainsaw and burn her.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has enhanced the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to help states ensure that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections. States can now verify the citizenship of voters...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 2, 2025, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged stabbing — and they would be transporting the victim to the hospital.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The NOAA National Weather Service predicts 0 to 2 Tropical Cyclones (TC) within 300 nautical miles of Tutuila hurricane season, which runs from November 2025 to April 2026.
In a statement, released by the NOAA, outlined that La Niña conditions are currently present and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Millions of Americans began to lose food aid over the weekend as funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lapsed because of the government shutdown. Associated Press is reporting the Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP, though it’s...
The Department of Search and Rescue (DSAR) conducted the groundbreaking for its new headquarters last week in Tafuna. This Search initiative is designed to significantly enhance the region's emergency response capabilities across American Samoa. [photo: Facebook]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC) began its hearing last Friday regarding customs practices related to border control and excise taxes on imported goods. This hearing follows concerns about the release of vehicles, a plane, and merchandise without full...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 12, 2025, Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) received a call from Customs at the Post Office in Fagatogo regarding a package that allegedly contained Marijuana.
Rachael Peters was later charged with Count 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance, a crime...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hundreds of kids showed up to take part in Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata's yearly Treat, an 11-year tradition at the end of every October. She was on hand to greet the lively crowd of Halloween tricksters last Friday at Fagatogo Square, sharing smiles, treats, and...