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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation received a call from an individual reporting an alleged peace disturbance and assault.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV) with Penalty Enhancement, a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has announced the fall 2024 recipients of its two “in-house” scholarships, the President’s Merit Scholarship and the Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship. All ASCC students may apply for these scholarships, including those who...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage by a vote of 378-25 of the bipartisan Lahaina National Heritage Area Act, H.R. 8219, of which she is one of seven cosponsors.
The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to assess the feasibility and suitability of...
Pago Pago, AS – Intersections Toa O le Afi’s (TOA) two-year project culminated with a Fireknife Competition that demonstrated a dazzling display of talent, tradition, and unrelenting passion as the TOA participants and invited fireknife dancers lit up the night sky with their extraordinary...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 3, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report she was allegedly assaulted by her husband because he was suspicious of her having an affair.
The suspect was apprehended after he fled from police and was later charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the spirit of giving & kindness — tis’ the season — the American Samoa Red Cross Chapter received a $2,138 check raised by employees of StarKist Samoa through its $1 Donation Drive. These funds will support ongoing relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Taotasi Archie Soliai is ecstatic that American Samoa has been granted observer status in the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
The Deputy Director General of the FFA, Dr Pio Manoa, informed Soliai that the 135th...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 25, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received an anonymous call reporting that he allegedly saw two inmates and a police officer in a vehicle in Vaitogi. Police officers were able to locate the vehicle which resulted in an arrest of one of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 24, 2024, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) requested assistance from the Vice & Narcotics Division regarding drugs that were allegedly discovered during a traffic stop.
The driver, Kolby Felua’i was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful...
Apia, SAMOA — It has been a smooth transition for Talofa Airways to begin operation out of the regional airport this week with eight flights per day to and from American Samoa.
Founder of the locally owned airline, Toleafoa Jeffrey Hunter said the smaller terminal was convenient for passengers in...