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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 occurred in the Tonga islands at 11:12 am local time on Thursday January 18, 2024.
Senate concern over Asians selling at roadside stalls is complicated
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators’ concerns about the growing number of Asians selling fruits and vegetables at roadside markets and stalls, especially on the westside of Tutuila, were
State of Territory stats reveal a snapshot of Am Samoa’s future
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2024 State of the Territory Comprehensive Report (TCR) offers insights into the big picture of the local economy in terms of its future.
Lt. Governor gives ASG’s testimony before Congress photo & caption
Lt. Governor Talauega E.V.
Toe pasia e le Senate Matagi mo le komiti faafoe a le TBAS; tolopo le iloiloga o Stevenson
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Su’esu’e e le Senate ia le mafua’aga ua umi ai le galuega o le Fale Fono
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
No tsunami expected after quake near Tonga felt in the territory
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Here is the American Samoa tsunami information bulletin issued by the Weather Service Office Pago Pago (WSO).
Adult brother and sister fight over ‘unwashed dishes’
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 24, 2023, at about 1:00pm, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report her brother Lawrence McFall, for allegedly causing a distu

![Newborn puppies nestle together when not nursing and their eyes and ears open by 3 weeks. [courtesy photo] NEWBORN PUPPIES](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/newborn_puppies_copy_0.png?itok=dsWbA7Fp)

![Asian-operated roadside stall at Faleniu selling fruits, vegetables and other produce like bananas, taro and coconuts. Stopping Asians from operating the roadside stalls was the focus of a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The hearing brought to light the complications the government would face if it moves to stop Asians from operating such stalls — with charges of discrimination being a major issue, and possibly local residents themselves breaking the law. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Asian-operated roadside stall at Faleniu](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/roadside_stand_img_5088.jpg?itok=Vki5xACF)






