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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has released a statement and informational update on the partial government shutdown, adding details to remarks she posted to her facebook page yesterday.
She reiterates that she absolutely opposes “this needless government shutdown,” and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The answer is “YES” — at least for the month of August 2024.
American Samoans are not traveling to Samoa as much — according to the latest Samoa Bureau of Statistics travel numbers which show a drop of 60 percent. Reasons for the drastic drop were not part of the report...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 1, 2025, traffic officers observed a vehicle swerving into the lane of oncoming traffic multiple times. The vehicle was stopped and the driver charged.
The suspect, Freida Fonoti, was later charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 9, 2025, a traffic stop escalated into a car chase when the vehicle refused to stop after being instructed by police to pull over.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Fleeing/Eluding Police, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of two U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants, both regarding protections for the community from hazardous materials.
One grant of $150,000 is for the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS), a...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.
Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through Nov. 21, but Democrats blocked...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manai Fruean has convened a formal hearing to address the pressing issue of excise tax liabilities affecting both businesses and individuals within the community.
Following consultations with the Tax Office, Tuaolo revealed that a recent letter...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 28, 2025, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged altercation between two individuals.
The suspect, Sialaoa Aunei, was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by a term of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 7, 2025, a man contacted the police station and reported an alleged disturbance at a store which involved a minor and a customer.
The customer fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of the current administration, the Criminal Justice Planning Agency through a VAWA STOP grant will deliver a series of workshops in American Samoa beginning with two one-day trainings for LBJ medical professionals, Criminal Investigators and Emergency...