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ASDOE 2026-2027 Territorial Teacher of the Year nominees await the award which will be announced Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2026 at the DOE Conference Room at 9 a.m. [DOE graphic]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Avid runners are often chasing speed. Whether that’s improving their 5K or shaving seconds off their marathon time to nail a personal best. The idea that exercise should involve pushing further, harder or faster has long been embedded in fitness culture.
But against this...
They say as long as the tide goes out, our tables are full. The ocean kept its promise late last week! Fishermen Tusitala Laga and brother Tuamasaga Laga headed out and landed some beautiful trevallies. Nothing beats fresh fish on the table and moving water in our favor! [DMWR photo]
Manuʻa High School students led by student body officers and advisors concluded suicide awareness activities and ended with a balloon release ceremony honoring loved ones lost to suicide. Bringing attention to suicide prevention among teenagers is especially important, as many young people...
Happy Coast Month! 54 Tafuna High School Science Club members and 3 adults have collected 80.82 lbs (36.74 kg) of mostly land-based marine debris from cigarette butts, bottle caps, to diapers from their beach cleanup. “A Healthy Coast is a Wealthy Coast” Let’s throw out trash responsibly. [Facebook...
The Director of Health, Dr Saipale Fuimaono, along with his leadership team and managers, are hosting delegates from the World Health Organization (WHO) Office in Samoa. The WHO team works closely with the American Samoa Department of Health to support operations and initiatives that overall...
2-Samoas Public Health Summit — themed: Two Samoas One Public Health Vision: Strengthening Preparedness, Surveillance and Response. It will take place at the ASCC Multi-Purpose Center, September 23- 25, 2026. The DOH team pictured is responsible for organizing this summit. [Facebook photo]
Former American Samoa resident, John Newton is currently attempting to get an updated listing from ASTCA for his online director service for the territory. Read more in Opinion section. [Courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The phone rings, and it’s your grandson’s shaken voice. There’s been an accident, he says, and he needs money before anyone finds out. Except it isn’t him. It’s software that learned his voice from a clip posted online, run by a stranger working through a list of phone...
This week marks the beginning of ASCC’s Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division’s six-week course integrating the Family Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) alongside Instruction courses with Dr. Pauline McFall. The skills and knowledge...