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Amata welcomes volcano warning system reauthorization
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Natural Resources Committee passage of H.R.
Suspect questioned after break in at Coleman Elementary
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 28, 2025, an ECE teacher called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported an alleged burglary at the Coleman Elementary School.
Domestic dispute lands both parties in jail
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 5, 2025, police received a call regarding a domestic dispute between a couple.
Local artisans gather for “Crafting Success” workshop in Tafuna
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA), the “Crafting Success” workshop was held on Jun
CLARIFICATION
In the story, “Update: One man charged so far in gaming room raid in Nu’uuli”, published on Monday, June 23, 2025, Samoa News identified the establishment that was raided by police as being in the
Shipyard Authority tax waivers considered on an individual basis
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Treasurer Donald Kruse will look into the request by the American Samoa Shipyard Authority (ASSA) for a tax waiver for materials and supplies used at Satala for
Stairway to Nowhere photo & caption
Sent in by a Samoa News reader, the photo shows that a wooden staircase is being built in the back of the District Court building — which is obviously great news for the 2nd floor workers, “in case



![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata in the House Natural Resources full committee where she supported passage of HR 3176. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/voting_in_hnr_full_committee_3.jpg?itok=3MjQ6brt)


![The “Crafting Success” workshop was held on June 25th at the TAOA Fale Samoa in Tafuna — it was hosted by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA), under the theme, “Unleash Your Inner Artisanpreneur”. Demonstrations and interactive lessons were led by skilled instructors and cultural artisans. One of the interactive lessons was Siapo Basics. [photo: ASVB] siapo basics](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/siapo_basics.jpg?itok=ENP2l5iH)
![A peaceful protest was held on the front lawn of the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei by the American Samoa Shipyard Authority (ASSA) employees and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlos Sanchez, last week, to protest, the Treasury’s decision to tax government entities. [photo: archives] A peaceful protest](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6353.jpeg?itok=LXyQukMZ)

