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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
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Man challenges police to a car chase, police don’t take the bait
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 14, 2025, police officers conducted a traffic stop that led to a car chase that was suspended for the safety of the community.
Woman allegedly assaults her sister for talking negatively about her to family
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 17, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a suspect reporting that she had gotten into a “fight” with her sister.
Western Pacific Council moves EM implementation forward
HONOLULU — On the second day on Wednesdday of its 205th meeting, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council advanced key actions to strengthen monitoring, improve at-sea commu
Samoan villagers still waiting for compensation more than a year after Manawanui disaster
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — More than a year after the New Zealand navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south coast of Samoa's island of Upolu, affected locals have yet to be compensat
Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa garner two prestigious awards
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa, a leader in youth development and leadership programs, was recently awarded two prestigious awards from Boys &
Beyond the Envelopes: A Call to Reset Legislative Priorities
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (December 2025) The dedication of the new — and still unfinished — Maota Fono has passed.
A “very lovely and thoughtful” gesture photo & caption
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. recently hosted a lunch for the nursing students who attend the ASCC Nursing program. A “very lovely and thoughtful” gesture from the Lt.
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![Once installed, stern-facing electronic monitoring cameras will record bird's-eye views of the processing deck and alongside fishing vessels when hauling gear back. [Source: Hawaiian Fresh] stern-facing electronic monitoring cameras](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fishing_vessel.png?itok=LY8lUUWn)

![The “100 Club Award” is a recognition given by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to local clubs that are 100% committed to the goals of “Operation Impact” and have demonstrated dedication to implementing this strategic plan and setting bold goals for their future and the youth they serve. It was awarded to the BGCAS this year at the Pacific Region Leadership Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, along with the SOAR Award. [courtesy photo] hief Volunteer Officer, Mrs. Mary A.T. Tulafono with presenter](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/100_award_final.jpg?itok=zevvdNtI)


