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Tropical cyclone risk by location
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Southwest Pacific may see either fewer or a normal number of tropical cyclones this season, according to New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Metservice. The cyclone season starts in November and runs until the April 30. NIWA...
Fish agregating device
If one of these washes up on our shore, report the location by calling our DMWR @633-4456 and ask for Ekueta Schuster. Abandoned drifting Fish Aggregating devices (FADs) are harmful to marine life. These FADs are constructed with bamboo, black fishing nets, floats and attached to satellite buoys....
A rarely-seen whiplash squid
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new crowd of deep-sea weirdos and alien-like lifeforms have been captured on camera by scientists exploring the depths of the ocean around American Samoa. The beautiful footage comes from the E Mamana Ou Gataifale II expedition by the Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA...
wave for KINDNESS
Last week Friday, Samoana High School students gathered in front of the gym for a wave for KINDNESS. Always remember to be kind and stay positive Sharks. Thank you to everyone who participated and the staff that supported — GO SHARKS [courtesy photo]
the weird sisters
Mount Pleasant, MICHIGAN — Republicans, as you’ve probably heard, are being called “weird.” In a quip that launched a million memes, Minnesota governor-turned-VP candidate Tim Walz referred to his right-wing political opposition as “weird people” in a July 23, 2024, interview on MSNBC. Since then,...
"Doggie Wash Day"
Celebrating World Animal Day Awareness at Amona's free "Doggie Wash Day" on Saturday was a huge success.  Pet owners personally washed their dogs, with volunteers on hand to provide assistance. The day was deemed a huge success with pet owners lining up with their pets at the wash stations. [...
KING CHARLES AND OTHERS
London, ENGLAND — King Charles did not need to be asked twice when a guest at his Commonwealth reception, asked him to dance. Freddy Tuilagi, 53, the eldest brother of the famous rugby-playing siblings, choreographed the King’s performance, holding out his arms across his chest and fluttering them...
codel
The bipartisan CODEL greeted this week by Cong. Uifa’atali Amata and Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga included Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Lisa Murkowski who sit on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and two of Amata’s House colleagues, also on influential committees: Congressman Wiley...
mass Haka
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine. Historically a ceremonial Māori war dance, the Haka was intended as a challenge to opponents...
Spawnbreezie and fans
Samoan artist Spawnbreezie and his band were welcomed to the territory where they performed at the Department of Commerce’s Coastweeks Concert at the Sen. Daniel Innouye Industrial Park last Friday. [courtesy photo]

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