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Eight arrested in connection with the death of a local man
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a 41‑year‑old man whose body was discovered over the weekend, according to Commissioner of
ASPA appoints Ryan Tuato’o as new Chief Operations Officer
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Ryan K.
NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette last week before embarking on a three- week journey around American Samoa photo & caption
Sarah Head and Val Brown stand in front of the bow of the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette last week before embarking on a three- week journey around American Samoa.
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Port Admin selects firm to lead the 20-year seaport master planning project
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has officially selected global engineering and architecture firm HDR (www.hdri
Woman charged with assault claims alleged victim took money from her
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, police officers in Fagatogo responded to a reported assault at a local business after an employee was allegedly attacked while at work.
Man yelling and looking for lawn mower enters house without permission
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that a man allegedly entered her home unlawfully and caused a disturbance.


![Ryan K. Tuato’o is a familiar face within ASPA, having served as the Marketing and Customer Service Manager since June 2023, and previously as the Customer Service Manager from 2009 to 2023. He has officially been appointed ASPA’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO). [courtesy photo] Ryan K. Tuato’o](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ryan_pv_site_2.jpeg?itok=boB4W8h2)



![Container Wharf, Port of Pago Pago, American Samoa where the 20-year master plan will focus on Infrastructure Modernization: Upgrading existing port facilities to handle future cargo and traffic demands. [courtesy photo] Container Wharf](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/container_wharf.png?itok=uAL7XlDI)


