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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was humbled and appreciative to be invited to deliver remarks to our seniors, and communicate how valued, trusted, and respected they are in American Samoa. She thanked Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, as they both joined the Territorial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2026, local police responded to a domestic dispute that led to the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted his wife in front of their children.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 22, 2026, Rocky Lavasi'i was arrested following an incident in Fagatogo village that authorities say involved disorderly behavior along a busy public roadway.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A full slate of major community events and tournaments are on tap to mark America’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th. Organizers say this year’s festivities will be “one for the books,” bringing families, athletes, and music lovers from across the islands.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Little Fire Ants (LFA) are continuing to be a concern in American Samoa since the invasive species was first detected in 2018. Known for its painful and itchy stings, they threaten local ecosystems, agriculture, and everyday life for residents. Although efforts were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 15, 2026, a 78-year-old business owner appeared before the District Court facing criminal charges following allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in December 2025.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 8, 2026, local investigators were assigned to investigate a complaint of alleged sex crimes against a 15-year-old female minor by a relative who resides at the same residence. The victim and the suspect are cousins.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen is highlighting a federal grant award of $96,750 to the American Samoa Department of Health through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The grant is awarded through the Health Resources and Services...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party (ASDP), through its Tautua Ma Le Alofa community service initiative, has made a donation to support relief efforts led by the CNMI Democratic Party following the devastating impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku on the Commonwealth of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Climatologists from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecast are predicting an 82% chance an El Niño pattern will develop between May and July, with the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through early 2027 rising above 96%.
El Niño conditions occur when...

![Congresswoman Amata presents the Oldest Senior Citizen Award to Mrs. Pouiva Reid, age 101, the oldest TAOA‐registered senior citizen. [courtesy photo] Amata with Mrs. Pouiva Reid](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/honors_at_taoa_center.jpg?itok=oiD3X7S4)


![The ASTCA July 4th 250th Celebration Women's Cricket Tournament kicked off last week Saturday with 19 village teams vying for the prizes ranging from $18,000 to $7,000. [courtesy photo] Women's Cricket Tournament](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/womens_cricket.png?itok=Y9GDfcwO)
![Little Fire Ants on a pencil tip, showing how tiny this invasive species is. LFA were discovered for the first time at the ASCC- Land Grant in February 2026. It caused serious concern and has resulted in the halting of their programs that regularly distribute potted trees and vegetable seedlings from its greenhouses to the public until such a time that Land Grant staff members are certain that the LFAs have been completely eliminated from the area. Sale of vegetable seeds continue. [courtesy photo] Little fire ants on pencil](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/little_fire_ants_0.jpg?itok=DK0Ai0ql)




![The effects of El Niño are widespread across the globe, not necessarily just those attached to the Pacific Ocean. [International Research Institute for Climate and Society graphic] EL NINO MAP](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/el_nino_map.png?itok=8tCv_WGS)