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Local VA Clinic officially opens newly expanded laboratory facility
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic held the official opening and blessing of its newly expanded laboratory facility this week, an investment that wi
Son allegedly causing disturbance in family home arrested
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 1, 2026, the Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call from a concerned father requesting assistance regarding his 29-year-old son who was allegedly
Man who allegedly broke into residence faces multiple chages
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 11, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged burglary at a residence in Nuuuli.
Community News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has appointed Fofoga Sagato-Pila to fill the vacant position of the Zoning Board — completing the nine (9) required members of this board
Op-Ed: A Personal Tribute to Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson
The passing of Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson marks the loss of a remarkable leader whose life of service touched countless people throughout American Samoa.
Tuifagaloa Dr. Afu Lefaoseu III is first to pick up local nomination papers
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The race for American Samoa’s At-Large Delegate seat in the United States Congress officially commenced today as Tuifagaloa Dr.
Zoning Board revives question over who is entitled to lease payments in Atu’u
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last week’s meeting of the American Samoa Zoning Board revived a long‑standing question over who is legally entitled to receive lease payments for land in Atu‘u




![The ceremony opening the newly expanded VA Clinic laboratory facility concluded with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tour of the laboratory. [courtesy photo] RIBBON CUTTING](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ribbon_cutting_0.jpg?itok=Fn1L89Xp)



![To fulfill local electoral requirements and officially secure his place on the ballot, Dr. Lefaoseu has launched a localized petition drive, running under the campaign banner, "People's Choice, We Can Believe In”. [courtesy photo] Tuifagaloa Dr. Afu Lefaoseu III](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tuifagaloa_dr._afu_lefaoseu_iii.png?itok=6n5D8uLi)
![Members of the American Samoa Zoning Board during their meeting last week. From left: Puletu Dick Koko, Rep. Ape M. Asifoa, Vesiai Poyer Samuelu, (Chairman), ZB Legal Counsel Assistant AG Louise Lafitaga, James L. McGuire, Tavita Tili, and Taesali Lefiti. Absent: Motuiliu Vesi Matu'u, Taesali Matagi. It recently tabled the variance request for a new building until the issue of authority over Manu’a trust land is clarified. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Members of the American Samoa Zoning Board](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6379.jpg?itok=f2shMPZ5)