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The Pago Pago fire that occurred July 22, 2026. There has been no official word of what caused the fire and how many people have been displaced. [Courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recent re-opening of Jade's restaurant has sparked significant public concern and debate, particularly following its closure by the Environmental Health Services Division of the Department of Health. This shutdown was prompted by the discovery of unacceptable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Works has been awarded $19.3 million in Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation, securing a major federal investment to rebuild and modernize the heavily traveled Route 001 corridor between Leone and Nu’...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) that two American Samoa nonprofit organizations have been awarded federal grants totaling $900,000 to strengthen services for survivors of...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is co-leading a resolution celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Fiji, and reaffirming commitment to this strategically important partnership.
Introduced this week, the resolution is co-led by Rep...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The appointment of Roy J. D. Hall Jr. as Administrative Law Judge has been formally submitted to the Senate for a confirmation hearing set to take place today, Monday, July 27, 2026. This step in the appointment process comes after Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula selected...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fagatogo Fire Station has officially reopened after being closed for several weeks due to unsanitary conditions, a decision made by the Department of Health. The closure was initially announced by Utumoe Alefosio, the Director of the Department of Search and Rescue,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 13, 2026, a minor called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that a man was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening his (suspect’s) mother while armed with a metal pipe.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage Wednesday of a 5-to-7 percent pay raise in 2027 for members of the Armed Forces. The House bill will need to be reconciled with a Senate version, but it sets the stage for a pay increase to help Service Members and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Not many dogs go through life without an injury. The world is full of things that can harm your dog, on purpose or by accident. Practice prevention and preparation.
Any injury should be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible but all injuries need First Aid. This...