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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Human and Social Services in American Samoa is investigating Samoans who are now residing in Samoa and are still getting ‘Food Stamps’ every month from the territory.
These Samoans were revealed in a Senate hearing last week and are under investigation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaii News Now is reporting that one of Hawaii’s leading conservation and environmental education nonprofits is hiring.
Kupu is looking to fill 150 positions across Hawaii and American Samoa.
The nonprofit says these positions provide hands-on training, and aim to...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the Senate confirmation of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who was born in American Samoa and represented Hawaii in Congress, as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
“Congratulations to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — "Treat your staff members with love and compassion. Exercise patience and thoughtfulness in your decision-making, always seeking God's peace and counsel, especially when addressing important issues that may have significant impacts on your staff and the public."
These...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 4, 2024, a victim called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly threatened to kill her if she left with their kids.
He was charged with:
Count 1, 2, & 3: Assault in the Third Degree (As a C Misd.) (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 30, 2024, a victim of domestic violence called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her while she was holding her baby.
He was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a class D felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate chamber was packed with family, friends and staff of the Treasury Department who turned up in numbers yesterday morning in support of the governor's nominee for the position of Government Treasurer, Donald Kruse at his confirmation hearing.
In his opening...
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata Radewagen extended an invitation to The American Legion to participate in a recent multi-state, seven-base tour of military installations, which shares a similar mission with its Base Assessment & Servicemember Experience (BASE) program.
The tour...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 22, 2024, a female individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that she and her husband were allegedly assaulted by her brother-in-law.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a class D felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 24, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault near the laundromat in Pavaiai.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...