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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathalie Aviles from U.S.
Amata takes part in hearing at Grand Teton National Park
Moose, WYOMING — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Friday hearing of the House Committee on Natural Resources, held in Grand Teton National Park, discussing renewal of the Grea
Taimalelagi and Faleafine-Nomura unanimously confirmed to LBJ Board
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday's Senate confirmation hearing for Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia-Poumele and Lydia Faleafine-Nomura, both nominated by Gov. Pulaalii N.
Corrections Dept. proposes new jail — some buildings over 50 years old
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Corrections has made a proposal to the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASDEA ) for $7.11 million to build a new jail faci
Back to school photo & caption
The Samoana Sharks are back to school and it looks like most are happy to be diving into a great year ahead. [Samoana Life Facebook]
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FA’ALEO E FIAME LE AGAGA FA’AMALO I LE PALEMIA FILIFILIA A SAMOA – LA’AULIOLEMALIETOA LEUATEA SCHMIDT
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Sisters allege unruly brother is out- of-control
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged domestic dispute between a brother and his sisters.
Alleged assault in parking lot leaves one man unconscious
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 27, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged brutal assault in a fast food restaurant’s parking lot that left the v


![Petty Officer 2 Nathalie Aviles role involved analyzing intelligence and developing actionable products that guided surface and air assets in conducting 100 boardings (53 in port, 47 at sea) and identifying 12 vessels of interest. [courtesy photo] Petty Officer 2 Nathalie Aviles](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/uscg_petty_officer_aviles.png?itok=8jB-c_yI)
![renewing the Great American Outdoors Act on location in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Amata was one of seven Members of Congress participating in the hearing, aimed at having America’s national parks ready for next year’s 250th anniversary of the country and beyond. [courtesy photo] Amata and the other House Committee on National Resources members](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/deliberating_over_the_bipartisan_great_american_outdoors_act.jpg?itok=JjJc1ACi)
![Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia-Poumele (left) and Lydia Faleafine-Nomura (right) during their confirmation hearing at the Senate yesterday. They were nominated by Gov. Pulaalii N. Pula to serve on the American Samoa Medical Center (ASMC) Board of Directors. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lydia_claire.jpg?itok=s33X5LuA)





