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pickle ball tournament players
Pickleball Association of American Samoa's (PAAS) Summer Pickleball Tournament 2026 — it featured Youth, Beginners, Intermediate and the Advanced Division.  [Facebook photo]  
woman sitting on floor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rising from the floor or getting up from a chair may seem trivial, but researchers say these everyday movements offer insights into our health, function and longevity. Modern life often keeps us sedentary — sitting in the car or on the bus, at work, at home, or at the...
Amata with edible art
Congresswoman Uifaatali Aumua Amata pictured Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in her congressional office in Washington, DC with the edible artwork decoration for American Samoa, a to’oto’o and fue, that she personally painted. America’s 250th Birthday Cake will have a decoration for every state and...
Governor Pulaali’i and Senator Mike Lee
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula is pictured with influential Senate committee Chairman Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who made encouraging comments about U.S. commitment to the ter- ritories and their challenges. [courtesy photo]
Parirash "Pari" Abdolhosseini, M.D., Chief Resident - Residency Awards Ceremony
Parirash "Pari" Abdolhosseini, M.D., Chief Resident, completed her Family Medicine Residency at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Pari is pictured here in the center between her proud parents, Genny & Shahram & her other family members. She’s the...
CCCAS Aua Youth alongside Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu Unutoa
The Norwegian Spirit made her second visit to American Samoa, bringing visitors to experience the beauty, culture, and warm hospitality of our islands. Passengers and crew were greeted with a performance by the CCCAS Aua Youth alongside Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu Unutoa, as she prepares to pass...
Beer and nachos
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Why do savoury foods like chips, nachos and nuts go so well with a beer? Why do we feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking? The Conversation Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of...
SHS Class of 2026 sing national anthems
Members of the SHS Class of 2026 sing the United States and American Samoa national anthems as the school’s JROTC presents the Colors during last Friday’s graduation ceremony. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
 Leandro Paredes' leg tattoo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many of them will be showing their tattoos. Body art has become increasingly part of international soccer, although its prevalence can...
 Mataio Suluai and Airforce Maj Samone Suluai joined Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka
Finafinau alum and media intern Mataio Suluai and Airforce Maj Samone Suluai joined Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka at the Upwell conference in Washington DC, where she was honored as the keynote speaker. Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice is an annual conference and convening focused on equity, justice,...

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