Pacific News Briefs
Mon, 08/24/2026 - 8:33am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A whale-watching boat carrying several New Zealand Anglican Church delegates capsized and sank in Tonga on Saturday.
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ASCC expresses condolences at the passing of Cherylmoanamarie Ripley
Mon, 08/24/2026 - 8:25am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College has joined the family and friends of Ms. Cherylmoanamarie “Cherie” Ripley in mourning her passing earlier this month.
HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF RAY SAAGA ASUEGA photo & caption
Mon, 08/24/2026 - 8:18am
U.S. Sailor and Master-at-Arms Ray Saaga Asuega served in the Navy for 16 years, and his service and memory will be treasured and honored.
Loka ni alii se to’alua ona o se fusuaga ma nisi o le aumaga a Vailoa
Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:21pm
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Vala’au e se aiga ia leoleo ina ua fa’alala atu e se tasi o le aiga ia le fasiotia o i latou
Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:13pm
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
TALA O LE LOTOIFALE
Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:28pm
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
TOE TOLOPO FONO MO LE FANUA I ATU’U INA UA NA’O LE LIMA MATAI NA AUAI
Domestic argument allegedly becomes violent when man brings children into it
Fri, 08/21/2026 - 7:53am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 6, 2026, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a victim of a domestic dispute alleging that her husband threatened and assaulted her dur
Boy calls 911 when his mother’s boyfriend allegedly threatens her
Fri, 08/21/2026 - 7:48am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 8, 2026, local authorities responded to a 911 emergency call from a 14-year-old minor reporting that his mother's boyfriend was causing a disturbance