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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former American Samoa cabinet member and NFL star has pled not guilty to 13 charges related to a domestic violence incident.
Jonathan Fanene pled not guilty the High Court and he was arraigned before Associate Justice Fiti Sunia and Chief Associate Judge Mamea Sala Jr...
San Diego, CALIFORNIA — The American Red Cross recently held a Volunteer Appreciation Night at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Over 150 volunteers attended and more than 20 regional volunteers were presented awards. Volunteers make up 90% of the American Red Cross workforce and "we truly could not...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police took into custody on Monday night two men, following a fight in the Tafuna area amongst several young people who were engaged in a drinking session at one of the defendant's homes.
The accused, Laina Wilson and Alfred Nonu, made their initial appearances this past...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three residents of American Samoan have asked the federal court in Guam, to dismiss a counterclaim filed against them by ANZ Guam Inc., parent company of ANZ Amerika Samoa Bank.
In March last year, the plaintiffs — Ronald Parker, Fa’afetai Parker, and Tualagi Gaoteote —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 25-year-old man accused of breaking into a home in Utulei last year will be sentenced next month.
Richard Taala was initially charged with stealing and first-degree burglary, both felonies; and two misdemeanors: third degree property damage and third degree assault....
Honolulu, HAWAII — In part 2 of their investigation of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, Civil Beat Hawaii looked at conflicts of interest on how funds are awarded through the Sustainable Fisheries Fund and how the money spent rests squarely in the hands of Westpac director,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man described by many as an outspoken leader with heart of gold has passed away.
Aumoeualogo Te'o J. Fuavai took his last breath this past Wednesday evening in Seattle, WA surrounded by his children and family members.
During his service to the people and government of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) - Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) Division’s Forestry Program completed another watershed restoration activity as part of the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Watershed Restoration project with the village...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man has been charged with one count each of third degree assault and public peace disturbance, both misdemeanors, for allegedly assaulting the mother of his children at their Fagatogo home.
The man is alleged to have been intoxicated when the incident occurred.
To...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has charged Anesi a.k.a. Valu Aukusitino with one count each of trespassing and public peace disturbance, both misdemeanors, for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the west side earlier this week.
During Tuesday’s court proceedings, a...