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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Police called after man allegedly under the influence became increasingly aggressive
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 26, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman reporting a domestic disturbance at her family
Neighbor allegedly enters a home and slaps family member
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 23, 2026, a woman contacted the local authorities and reported that Tau Fonoti allegedly entered her home unlawfully and caused a peace disturbance.
Amata chairs portion of Legislative Hearing examining 12 Veterans’ Bills
Washington, D.C.
EPA funds over $30 million in water projects for ASPA
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notification of a cooperative agreement providing full federal funding of $30,706,273 from the U.S.
WestPac Fishery Council demands inclusion of cultural value in federal prioritization framework
HONOLULU — (March 25, 2026) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WestPac) today advanced follow-up work on fisheries science and management priorities, reaffirmed its seafood Ex
Op-Ed: When the Supreme Court let a president get away with redefining birthright citizenship
The president finds the long-settled meaning of the citizenship clause to be an intolerable obstacle to his agenda. The reason? Each year it would make U.S.
Senator’s proposed rock crushing operation files for Land Use Permit in neighborhood zone
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Another locally owned general construction company is seeking government approval to operate on individually owned land located within a residential area of Ott
“No Kings” peaceful demonstration set for March 28 in Tafuna
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 AM community members will gather for a peaceful “No Kings” demonstration on the same day as 3,000 other communities across the U.S.





![The Wednesday, March 25th hearing examined 12 bills covering a wide range of issues, all aimed at strengthening accountability, improving care, and ensuring VA delivers on its commitments to those who served. [courtesy photo] The Wednesday, March 25th hearing](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_presiding_over_veterans_legislative_hearing_on_wednesday.jpg?itok=AL19SzZ1)

![The National Marine Fisheries Service prioritization matrix showing the Council's draft placement of Western Pacific fish stocks and complexes on the agency's risk- value scale. Legend: HI = Hawai'i; AS = American Samoa; GU = Guam; CNMI = Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; LL = longline; BF = bottomfish; DS = deep-sea. [courtesy graphic] WestPac drat prioritization](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/westpac_draft_prioritization_.png?itok=RQquFXQc)
![The entrance to the four‑acre freehold property in Ottoville, Tafuna, where Tony’s Construction Company, owned by Saole Senator Utu Sila Poasa is proposing to establish a rock‑crushing quarry operation. Those opposing the company, say its being established in a residential area. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Entrance to the four‑acre freehold property in Ottoville](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_5245.jpg?itok=_pFbLZrY)
