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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2025, a grandfather contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding his granddaughter who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new educational series by Right to Democracy offers an opportunity to look back at American Samoa’s history as the federal government moves forward with proposals to open waters around American Samoa to deep seabed mining. What is happening in American Samoa today is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in welcoming home American Samoa’s Pacific Mini Games athletes upon their arrival at Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted enthusiastically by their families, friends and supporters.
“It’s good...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Town Hall for Wind Project Tutuila Wind Energy LLC of American Samoa ("TWE") will explain details of the project, the progress of recent environmental and wind data studies as well as the new timeline and upcoming studies for the project so that you can be informed....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
The suspect followed the victim to the police station where he was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 26, 2025, a woman contacted the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) and reported that her elderly husband was allegedly assaulted by a man.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula christens the new medical boat during the Department of Health (DOH) special Christening Ceremony at the Fagatogo Marina. The ceremony was attended by Governor Pulaali i Nikolao Pula and First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, President of the Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula has issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response to a confirmed outbreak of dengue fever in American Samoa.
According to the emergency declaration issued on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the American Samoa Department of Health (DOH)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has officially appointed Mr. Nathan Ilaoa as the Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources.
In the announcement, the governor emphasized Mr. Ilaoa’s extensive qualifications in the field of fishery resource management. Mr...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 1, 2025, traffic officers conducted a traffic stop which led to a car chase between the officers and the suspect.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Unsafe Passing on the Left, an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $200;...