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Alleged personal dispute leads to property damage charge
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a 23‑year‑old woman, Meilin Taisau, was arrested at night after allegedly throwing a brick through another woman’s bedroom window.
Grandmother calls police fearing her grandchild was at risk
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a late‑night domestic violence incident led to the arrest and detention of a man accused of assaulting his wife while their one‑month‑old i
Trump’s and Hegseth’s awkward comments about US troop deaths in Iran war
Analysis: From the start of his war with Iran, US President Donald Trump took care to acknowledge the ugly headlines that could result.
Open skies agreement between U.S. and Samoa meant to increase direct flights
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa and the United States of America have formally signed the landmark Open Skies Agreement, paving the way for increased direct flights between the two nations and expande
206th WPRFMC Meeting scheduled for this month
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 206th Meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene in person March 24- 26, 2026, at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballro
Paepaeulupo’o of Aua,is preparing to make a strong showing this year photo & caption
Paepaeulupo’o of Aua, under the experienced leadership of veteran Skipper Utaifeau Leonard Liufau, is preparing to make a strong showing this year.
Nike claims its shoes can activate the brain and even improve concentration
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition.
No drugs or alcohol appeared to be involved in recent PPD
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2026, a man identified in court documents as Dennis Elisara was taken into custody after police were called to investigate reports of yelling, sw





![U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt following the signing of the Open Skies Agreement on Monday at Taumeasina Island Resort. The agreement comes amid a hike in Samoa’s airport fees, making it more expensive to fly in & out of the island nation, including transiting. [courtesy photo] Christopher Landau and Samoa Prime Minister](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/landau3.jpg?itok=ndT08tyl)



