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Man arrested after breaking into a home allegedly looking for money to buy drugs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An alleged break‑in at a Vaitogi residence on January 26, 2026 has resulted in criminal charges filed against Leututu Toloafa, after police say he forcibly ente
Alleged domestic disturbance frightens sleeping children
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 i
U.S. House passes University In-State Tuition Bill for American Samoa’s students
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing House passage of the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, H.R.
Deep sea mining in Tonga is mirroring a deal with the Cook Islands
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last week, Pacific leaders flocked to Honolulu in hopes of making a deal with the United States.
Stewardship Is Not a Slogan: The Case for Our Longline Fleet at Rose Atoll
The recent op-ed defending the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument is beautifully written. Its invocations of fa'a Samoa, of tautua — service — of our ancestors' wisdom, are genuinely moving.
New Zealand ends Am Samoa’s 2027 Oceania Qualifiers winning streak
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The historic spirited run of the American Samoa National Women’s Soccer Team in the FIFA Women’s
International Sea Turtle Symposium held in Polynesia for first time
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The DMWR Wildlife Team attended the International Sea Turtle Symposium from February 28 to March 6, 2026 on the big island of Hawaii.
Preparation For 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Regatta photo & caption
This year marks the third consecutive participation of the Lupelele crew from Iliʻili in the annual Fautasi Race, an event that proudly coincides with the celebrations of American Samoa’s Flag Day.