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Pago Pago, AMERICN SAMOA — A bill mandating that key government officials serve on the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) was the focus of discussion during a hearing held Monday morning by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
The measure,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 30, 2025, a security personnel contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported an alleged altercation across from Starkist.
A suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 30, 2025, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) seeking assistance regarding her neighbor who was allegedly threatening her with a machete.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 5, 2025, police officers responded to a call of an alleged disturbance in the villages of Masausi and Sailele — the brawl between the village men led to the arrest of a village mayor.
Pete Tuitea was charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 28, 2025, a woman reported that her parents’ home was burglarized.
The suspect, Elionai Kuresa was arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 4, & 7: Stealing, a class C felony punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed seven years, a fine of not more than $5...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes the House Natural Resources Committee’s unanimous passage of a bipartisan bill she cosponsored, H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025.
Introduced by Congresswoman Debbie...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Several Senators voiced strong concern over remarks made by the Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel, Barry Fundt, during last Thursday morning’s hearing on a bill addressing the role of government employees serving on boards and commissions.
The proposed legislation,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 22, 2025, a distressed father contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding his son who allegedly threatened him with a machete and tried to chase him out of his own home.
The suspect fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 3, 2025, a concerned customer called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report two men allegedly causing a disturbance at the Foma’i Plaza.
The two men were apprehended and later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If you had to describe corals in one word, what would it be? Maybe “colorful,” “amazing,” or “vibrant” come to mind?
One word that definitely suits them is “powerhouse.” Corals do a lot for the ocean—and for us. They provide coastal protection for communities, habitat...