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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice this week of $617,640 in federal funds for the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program.
The STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Formula Grant Program) was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Legislative leaders are actively pursuing an additional $50,000 from the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) to bring the Fono building project to its much-anticipated completion.
In January 2024, a comprehensive report presented to the Senate revealed...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) publicly apologized for a power disruption that lasted nearly two hours this past Tuesday, Aug. 19, significantly impacting residents and businesses across the entire western side of the island.
In their official statement, ASPA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 4, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding an older man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening to shoot someone.
The man was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 30, 2025, a father and daughter walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an assault by a member of their family.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 3: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) has successfully located and removed a drifting Fish Aggregating Device (FAD). This particular drifting FAD was discovered at Alega Beach, thanks in part to the vigilance and cooperation of the local community....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Four outstanding students from American Samoa are heading to Southern Utah University (SUU) for the 2025-2026 academic year: Jireh Mauigoa, Kailel Ngiraiwet, Kathleen Sagapolutele, Dizon Danju Aemanuelle Jagon, and Kailel Ngiraiwet. These exceptional graduates have...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Apia, SAMOA – August 19, 2025 — The high-profile murder trial of celebrated Samoan poet and playwright Papali‘i Sia Figiel opened this week in the Supreme Court of Samoa.
Papalii stands accused of the killing of Sinavaiana Dr. Caroline Gabbard, a distinguished American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, a woman contacted the authorities and reported an unknown man who was allegedly trying to break into her home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, the Leone Police Station (LPS) received a call regarding an alleged domestic dispute between a couple.
The woman was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment...