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Jamal Leatiota of Olosega, Manu’a graduated with Highest Honors from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona with his Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Diesel Technology II with Cummins Engines.His parents and sister traveled to Arizona from Olosega to witness his graduation. His proud...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi's latest film, about the American Samoan football team, comes four years after shooting wrapped.
But it seems that some reviewers couldn't wait to stick the knife into the film after its international premiere in Canada.
COVID-19 and...
O le po o le Aso Toanai, Setema 9, 2023 i Samoa (o le aso Faraile na i Amerika Samoa) na se’i mavae atu nei, na alo atu ai le malo tutoatasi o Samoa i lana tauvaga Tausala 2023-2024 e tapunia aloaia ai le latou Vaiaso o le Teuila. E to’a 10 ni tamaitai agava’a sa faapea ona tausinio i lenei tauvaga...
Moa Mahe, CEO of Hawaii Tours, flew many of his Oahu based staffers to assist Lahaina, Maui victims. Some of their efforts were at the "Westside Distribution Center". The local donation drive for Mauai relief efforts from the fires continues though today. Monies raised will be used to purchase...
Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga, during his visit to StarKist Samoa this past Wednesday became the first Governor to actively participate on the table line cleaning fish — a hands-on experience that was not only symbolic but historic. Working along with him were other members of his staff as he is being ‘...
Vaitogi's own UH Rainbow Wariror DL John Tuitupou (90) and OL Arasi Mose (77) charge onto the field for their game against Stanford University. Stanford University defeated University of Hawaii 37-24 at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex Stadium, University of Hawaii Campus. [photo by Barry Markowitz]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Approaching almost two decades with Nordstrom, a luxury department store chain headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Ed Wulf has made a tremendous impact as a leader at some of their busiest stores across the country, leading with pride, heart, and passion.
As the only...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The confidence and charisma that oozed from the flamboyant Mr. Cowboy as he strutted his stuff on stage and wooed the crowd with his deep country voice recently at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, was just a front.
In fact, Sam Ah Chookoon aka Mr. Cowboy is a soft spoken...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Le Taupou Manaia Dance Academy opened the Utah Pacific Fashion show in Salt Lake City on July 29, displaying their “American Samoa line of Siapo Mamanu.”
Unique designs of the siapo mamanu were made famous by American Samoa’s renowned siapo (tapa) artist, the late Mrs....
Lahaina, HAWAII — The death toll from the devastating wildfire that engulfed the beachside town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, continues to rise, with 55 reported dead so far.
Images of Lahaina show a town obliterated by wildfires with homes and cars in ashes. Thousands have lost...


![Waititi's film features renowned actor Michael Fassbender as Rongen (center among actors playing the parts of the team members) and in typical movie-making fashion interprets events in its own way. Reviewers were able to see the film at the Toronto International Film Festival this month — and reviews were mixed. [photo: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/ Searchlight Pictures] actor Michael Fassbender as Rongen](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/next_goal_wins_.jpg?itok=WjKGB7ij)




![“When it comes to serving people, I just do things — just put me in front of a customer and I will win them over, that’s one of my superpowers,” Ed Wulf explains how his Samoan upbringing made finding his place at Nordstrom a natural because it aligned with the values that he was taught growing up, and for this, he remains forever grateful. [courtesy photo] ED WULF](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ed_wulf.jpg?itok=F9mqw-kr)
![Samoan country star Sam Ah Chookoon aka Mr. Cowboy and his partner Amelia, after his interview with Samoa News at Tradewinds Hotel. (Read interview elsewhere in today’s issue.) [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Sam Ah Chookoon with his partner Amelia](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1727.jpg?itok=5uwHxX9s)
![Unique designs of the siapo mamanu were made famous by American Samoa’s renowned siapo (tapa) artist, the late Mrs. Mary Jewett Pritchard. [courtesy photo] Le Taupou Manaia dancer](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/3762_n.jpg?itok=vRGz8Nur)
!["What we saw is likely the largest disaster in Hawaii state history," Hawaii Governor Josh Green said. "We are going to need to house thousands of people. It's our intent to initially seek 2000 rooms so we can get housing for people. That means reaching out to hotels and those in the community." [photo: Office of the Gov] Hawaii Josh Green walking through the disaster area on Maui](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/4l4fbx0_governor_josh_green_web.jpg?itok=VSn5EYB1)