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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 29, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation with evidence that her brother had allegedly broken into her house.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree (DV), a class C felony punishable by a term of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — High Talking Chief, Le’i Sonny Thompson, passed away last Tuesday, in American Samoa, after a prolonged illness. He was 73 years old.
Lei retired from the US Air Force as a major after 20 years of service, returning to the territory with his family when he was recruited...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 26, 2025, Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call from a victim who stated that she was allegedly assaulted by her husband after coming home late from work.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is fighting for American Samoa’s funding.
This week, in efforts that have already been underway for days, she took part in a major group letter by Members of Congress working to preserve FEMA funding nationwide, including American Samoa’s funding,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Holy Eucharist celebration for the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) Plenary Assembly took place at the Holy Family Cathedral in Fatuoaiga, Tafuna, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop Kolio T. Etuale, D.D., presided over...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Deep-Sea Mining Public Forum exploring the risks, rewards, and realities for American Samoa delivered its message simple and direct — it’s an economic / financial investment. And like any investment, before you make a decision to buy stock or support it or not, you...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Corrections has confirmed that two inmates escaped from the Territorial Correctional Facility yesterday. The individuals who escaped are identified as David Mike “Mika” Fo’a and Deion Devonte White, both considered to be at large.
David Mike “Mika” Fo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was rescued from perilous currents in Fa’ilolo by the Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue yesterday. This critical operation was carried out by a skilled team of four under the guidance of Chief Ina Ulberg.
Chief Ulberg told KVKZ TV News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 24, 2025, a distressed victim contacted the authorities and reported a domestic dispute between her and her husband which led to him allegedly assaulting her.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 28, 2025, Faga’itua Police Station received a call regarding a disturbance involving a man who was yelling profanities and being disrespectful during a village curfew.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...