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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The public assassination of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk earlier last month sent shockwaves throughout the United States — and around the world.
The 31-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA was shot in the neck and killed during a debate at Utah Valley...
Four staff members from the American Samoa Department of Agriculture were inducted into the Order of the Sword and Shield — Omicron Sigma Sigma- American Samoa Community College at the American Samoa Community College Multi-Purpose Center. Joined by their families were Deputy Director Mathew Tuia,...
In the National Park of American Samoa (NPSA), the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program has been monitoring freshwater quality year-round with the help of Park staff to sample freshwater streams and track the health of these vital resources. A US govt shutdown will affect the NPS but how...
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the recognition dinner hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health, honoring the success of recent Public Health Preparedness Exercises, alongside partners from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and medical professionals from the United States. [courtesy...
The final night of the Paogo Fashion Show — from Land to Sea to Spirit — showcased cultural and spiritual energies through fashion. [courtesy photo]
Two young athletes from American Samoa have been selected to join the upcoming USA Baseball Tour in Los Angeles and San Diego this fall. Harry Fatu and Raedyn Samuelu departed for Los Angeles on September 18, 2025, where they will meet with the tour team ahead of a series of games and training...
A big fa’afetai to First Lady Dr. Lois Pula for joining with the ASCC Nursing Program every week over the past six weeks to support our nursing students on their journey to becoming future nurses. [courtesy photo]
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau officially commenced Paogo Cultural Week with a sunrise service on Monday at Suiga'ula o le Atuvasa, held within the Tufele Liamatua Sr. Tufele Cultural Center. The event marked the beginning of a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring Samoan heritage, unity...
The healthcare community came together to keep their wave of awareness going! Every wave reminds us that as a community, we are stronger when we plan ahead and stay ready for anything that comes our way. Let’s Prevent harm, Promote safety, and Protect our families and the community before and when...
American Samoa Dept. of Agriculture last week hosted farmers in an organizational meeting for the upcoming Farm Fair. [courtesy photo]

![Marli Olive Wesley, Samoan-Fijian American writer, has written a Substack essay, “When Pasifika Weep for Empire”, arguing that Charlie Kirk's conservative views — anti-immigrant, anti-queer, pro-policing, pro-empire — run counter to the values of the Pacific communities now mourning him. [Photo: sourced from Marli_Olive_Wesley Substack 'Rooted and Rising.’] Marli Olive Wesley](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/marli_olive_wesley_jpg_copy.jpg?itok=lHvNlzIO)








