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Chris Fiailoa and his mom
Chris Fiailoa, a Senior at MacArthur High School in Lawton, Oklahoma, recently had Senior player and Mom photos taken to showcase their Olosega, Manu’a roots. Lavon L Momosea-Fiailoa is proud to instill in her son a strong connection to his Manu’a roots and to proudly represent their American...
PAULINE YOUNG
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Pauline Young passed away at the age of 99 in Nu’uuli, American Samoa.  She is remembered in the community for her volunteer work with the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary at LBJ Hospital for many years, as well as her dedication to the Sacred...
Fa’aea Tumanuvao
San Diego, CA — When Fa’aea Tumanuvao stands in front of thousands of San Diego State University (SDSU) alumni, students and fans at Snapdragon Stadium at Saturday’s Homecoming Game, she will have her Samoan heritage on full display. For her, being a royal isn’t about representing her. It’s about...
CJ and Charles Tobin
Proud Samoan CJ Tobin (right) is building the first Electric NASCAR. He and the car are being promoted on You Tube under the title “NASCAR goes electric”. On the left is a familiar face to American Samoans, CJ’s father, CSM retired Charles Tobin, who for years has shared with our readers stories of...
Nofoafia Tulafono
Number 77 Nofoafia Tulafono from Ta’u, Manu’a playing Center for Wyoming Cowboys represents his Manukan Roots with family and friends after beating Air Force 31-19. [photo: Junior Isileli via Facebook]
Seattle cricket champs
The recent cricket tournament in Seattle, Washington, saw the Seattle Queens emerging as the champions.  The tournament featured two divisions of Queens teams: the Tacoma Queens, representing areas from Lacey in Tacoma, and the Seattle Queens, representing areas from Federal Way to SeattleCaptain...
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Independent State of Samoa, addresses the opening and plenary segment of the High-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with the theme "Addressing the threats posed by sea level...
Hawaii Long Snapper, Hunter Higham
Hawaii Long Snapper, Hunter Higham, scored a 2 point conversion after UH's second 1st Quarter TD on a trick play. His nonchalant no celebration return of the ball to the referee was as remarkable as the trick play. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated Northern Iowa 36-7 at Clarence TC...
Amata with firefighters
Washington, D.C. — American Samoa firefighters are in California again this year as major wildfires are burning in Southern California —  including the Coffee Pot fire where firefighters from the territory are located, between the Sierra and the Sequoia National Forests are located. Congresswoman...
Chief of Staff Loa on the USS Omaha
Chief of Staff Loa Tuimavave T. Laupola attended a tour of the USS Omaha recently where Loa was delighted to visit the control center, accompanied by U.S. Navy Commander Kevin Smith. Commander Smith remarked, “It was a privilege to visit such a beautiful area of the U.S. We appreciate the...

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