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TALA MAI SAMOA
SAMOA
LAPATA’IA E LEOLEO IA LE FAIA O FAAMATALAGA SESE MA LE TAUFA’ALEAGA I LUGA O UPEGA TAFA’ILAGI
El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s official: El Niño is back.
Woman reports disturbance and damage at her Fagatogo property
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 19, 2026, a woman contacted the local police station to report that two people were allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging her property in Fagatog
Strongman Samoa aims to create new pathways for local talent
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The co-founder of Strongman Samoa hopes the budding sport will provide another avenue for talented young athletes in the country to shine.
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — US National Weather Service issued a warning to residents of the Northern Marianas to prepare for super typhoon Bavi, before storm force winds hit the area on S
CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY — FA’ASAMOA
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa celebrated the United States Independence Day, marking its historic 250th anniversary on July 4th.
Stepfather arrested after allegedly sexually abusing his step children
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 16, 2026, a woman walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) accompanied by three minors to file a complaint against a man who allegedly sexually ab
From classic rides to community vibes photo & caption
American Samoa was in full celebration mode all weekend long. Including with a spectacular 4th of July Car Show!
TALA O LE VAIFANUA
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
ASIASI ATU I LE LAUMUA I UASIGITONE IA LE TAMAITAI NA MANUMALO I LE TAUVAGA TUSI ATA MALOFIE KONEKERESI 2026



![Marine heat waves can trigger coral bleaching. [Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images] coral bleaching](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/el_nino.jpeg?itok=HLANDqpp)

![Athletes from Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands gathered in Samoa over the weekend for the second Pacific Strongest competition. [Photo credit: Supplied] Pacific Strongest competition](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/taula_strongman.jpg?itok=iDiF_m8a)
![Super Typhoon Bavi intensified into a Category 5 cyclone on 4 July 2026, and is expected to remain an extremely dangerous storm as it approaches the Northern Mariana Islands [Photo: Zoom Earth] Super Typhoon Bavi](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cnmi_typhoon.jpg?itok=oBnoHzr6)



