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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2026 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES! Nevaeh Alistiniah Talaleu Lesi’i, daughter of Ali’ioaiga and Christine Lesi’i of Ta’ū and Faleāsao, Manu’a, graduated from Kapolei High School, Hawai’i with CTE Honors and Cum Laude recognition. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have...
Part of the Fatoata American Samoa — Fesili Mai Project — May: Deep Seabed Mining. Read students’ letters and poems in today’s Opinion section. [Joshua Utuone, Fagaitua High School Senior]
The DMWR wildlife team responded to a call recently from local fishermen that reported an entangled turtle in Tula. The turtle was retrieved, assessed for injuries, measured, flipper & PIT tagged and released back into the ocean. “With our community’s help, we have received about 20 calls and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A total of 14 graduates of Pacific Horizons School, home of the Navigators, received diplomas during their 21st Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Kanana Fou Women's Hall in Petesa.
Special guests attending included Special Envoy to the...
Pavaiai Elementary School last week dedicated its new multipurpose facility and new school building. Cheers to learning and success in the future. Congratulations to the entire Pavaiai Village and the Home of the Mighty Falcons.[Facebook photo]
Fa’afetai tele lava to all the men and women of the Department of Search and Rescue Marine Patrol Division for their hard work, sacrifice, and continued service to the people of American Samoa. They were joined by Gov. Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula as National Safe Boating Week was proclaimed for May 16-...
The National Park of American Samoa (NPAS) is home to some of the most incredible coral reefs in the world. The Ofu back reef pools, located on Ofu Island are known for their shallow, crystal-clear waters and bright, colorful corals. While many reefs around the world are struggling with bleaching...
Friends and relatives celebrated the ASCC Class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony last Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Kanana Fou gymnasium, with not only ulas & smiles, but remembrances of those who supported the graduates in spirit. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Congratulations to the Leone High School Lions on winning the 2026 ASDOE Boys Varsity Basketball Championship. Champions pictured with McDonald’s CEO Mrs. Dolores Tautolo Galea’i after the game as McDonald’s American Samoa proudly awarded the team a $2,000 championship prize as part of its $30,000...
Aua Elementary 3rd Graders visited the Jean P. Haydon Museum this week as part of their unit plan on climate change and sustainability. Through engaging discussions and detailed explanations of the museum’s historical artifacts, Deputy Marion Mageo and Sean Tilo created an educational environment...