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HONOLULU — Four inmates at the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center have been indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter in the death of another inmate. The indictment alleges Aaron Tuitelapaga, Bronson Tuitelelepaga, Manu Sorensen, and Josiah Palimoomanu beat Christopher Vaefaga to death on July 6....
7 Eleven store in Hawaii with roofing down
The Nanakuli, Oahu 7 Eleven gas station was severely impacted by storm gusts at approximately 2:13pm, Jan. 08, 2024 as a cold front continues to batter Hawaii with strong winds and flooding. [Photo by Ryan Yamashiro — Courtesy Barry Markowitz]
Musu (Noni) Ifopo Masangya and family
Musu (Noni) Ifopo Masangya (3rd left), daughter of Niuafolau La’auli Ifopo and Matauaina Mutini Ifopo graduated from Navy Basic Training in Great Lakes, IL on January 4, 2024. Pictured with her are her parents, brothers, sister-in-law, her husband and her pride and joy, son Alofa. [courtesy photo]
samoa bowl 2023 football action
A look at some of the Samoa Bowl action that was held this past Saturday evening at the Veterans Memorial Stadium — the battle between Team Tutuila (red) and Team Manu’a (blue) which concluded with a Manu’a victory of 26 - 0. [photo: Tony Gasu]
Samoa Bowl church service
Samoa Bowl 2023 ended with a church service at the CCCAS Pago Pago Church and immediately after a farewell luncheon was held at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium for players, officials, organizers and hosts. The "Back to the Roots" themed 2023 Samoa Bowl football competition had Team Manu’a and Team...
NEW YEAR IN AUCKLAND
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand and Australia have begun welcoming in 2024 as the world starts to celebrate the New Year. Thousands gathered at the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, to ring in 2024, the first major city in the world to celebrate the new year at 11am GMT. At around 1pm GMT,...
Laina & Fata
Chandler, ARIZONA — During this holiday break, 12-year old twins Fata & Fa’aolaina Avegalio are enjoying some down me. Reminiscing about their trip to Ireland brings back fond memories that will last a lifetime. Although they’re accustomed to traveling domestically for jiu-jitsu tournaments,...
Mickey’s Rainbow Luau
Tokyo, JAPAN — A video from Tokyo Disneyland Resort is going viral on social media showing Mickey Mouse doing a traditional Samoan dance. It’s known as a Fa’ataupati (slap dance) and is part of the Mickey Mouse Rainbow Luau Show. The Samoan Mickey Mouse or as one commentator on social media called...
Samoa Bowl volleyball action
The two teams from off-island battled it out yesterday on Day One of the Samoa Bowl volleyball action at the DYWR gymnasium. The West Coast player spikes the ball as two Midwest players take-off to block it. Midwest won in two straight sets. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Christmas lights at Mauga o Alii
The Christmas lights shining out from Mauga o Alii, the Governor’s Mansion. Governor Lemnu P.S. Mauga on behalf of First Lady Ella Mauga, Lieutenant Governor Talauega E. V. Ale, Good Lady Marian Ale, and their families,  "wish you all both here and abroad a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New...

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