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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
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Alaska woman appeals voter fraud charges in case that puts spotlight on status of American Samoans
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A state appeals court is being asked to dismiss felony voter misconduct charges against an Alaska resident born in American Samoa, one of numerous cases that have
Neighbor contacts police after hearing family disturbance
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, police responded to a reported disturbance in the village of Vailoa after receiving multiple complaints from neighbors regarding loud shou
Family reports son’s destructive behavior is threatening to them
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, local authorities arrested Joseph Talia-Sagatonu following a reported domestic disturbance involving the destruction of household property
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will be celebrated in the territory
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in American Samoa.
Former customs officer sentenced to 10 years in post office meth case
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sheehan Sam Seigafo, a former customs officer, has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery of a public servant, importation of contraband and undeclared me
Welcoming Google officials to American Samoa photo & caption
Google officials arrived this week and were welcomed at the airport by Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Folasaitu Sorepa Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Samoa Telecommunicatio



![Michael Pese, left, his wife, Tupe Smith, and their son Maximus pose for a photo outside the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, ahead of the Alaska Court of Appeals hearing a challenge to the voter fraud case brought against her by the state. [AP Photo/Mark Thiessen] Pese family](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pese_family.jpg?itok=tL5ViAFg)


![The United States renewed its 20-year Compacts with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, collectively known as the Freely Associated States (FAS). The COFA agreements ensure strategic advantages for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, as the U.S. provides services and defense guarantees. [courtesy photo] Amata with freely assoiated states reps](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/congresswoman_amata_with_freely_associated_states.jpg?itok=3qYD-z_5)

![Official launch of the Le Vasa Cable was highlighted by the signing of a landmark agreement between Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Google’s Vice President of Global Network Infrastructure, Brian Quigley. [ASG Photo] GOVERNOR AND GOOGLE. VP](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_and_google_signing.jpg?itok=lLmi9exk)

