Local News
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 26, 2026, a man was taken into police custody following an alleged machete attack in Nu'uuli that left another man critically injured with multiple severe lacerations to his head and left arm.
The suspect, later identified as Nicky Failauga was arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 24, 2026, a late-night disagreement between two men preparing food for a family event in Mapusaga escalated into a physical confrontation, leaving one man with laceration to his forehead, and another in police custody. The confrontation reportedly began over...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Anyone going to the airport, to pickup or drop off someone, has noticed the convoluted looking roadway to get in & out of the airport. There’s florescent cones everywhere, and parking directions that seem to be haphazard. And yet, there doesn’t seem to be much work...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a preparedness grant for Saelua Medical Corporation (SMC), and congratulating their efforts, first in earning the grant and on the merits of the project itself that will improve the safety of 250 people over the next year...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa media is pointing out that the formal bilateral discussions between Samoa and American Samoa dubbed Atoa o Samoa — were expected to be held in the third week of October, following an agreement between Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Samoa Prime Minister...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 23, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his stepson allegedly assaulted his grandmother.
The suspect, Justin Lelenoa was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 26, 2026, a victim, accompanied by his father, walked into Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged violence assault.
The defendant, Moleli Tuitama, was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Halloween is an exciting holiday for children. The staff at the Poison Center would like to remind parents and caregivers to take some simple precautions to make sure that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Here are a few tips about these tricks!
• Glow...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Residents of Happy Valley are speaking out against a proposal by local company O&O Enterprises to build a shopping center behind Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna, warning that the development could dramatically worsen traffic conditions, disrupt the character of...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — The preliminary report issued by the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations about the administration's handling of the controversial $10.1 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest earnings highlights major concerns of the Legislature...