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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is in Palau this ]week at the invitation of Pacific Islands Forum Chairman, Republic of Palau H.E. President Surangel Whipps, Jr., for meetings and events surrounding the 55th PIF Leaders Meeting, which brings Pacific leaders and representatives...
APIA, SAMOA — Funkfit American Samoa celebrated a historic achievement after claiming first place in the Scaled Division at the 11th Annual Toa Games, a CrossFit-inspired competition hosted by CrossFit Fatu Toa in Apia, Samoa.
Competing against 12 teams, Funkfit delivered a strong and consistent...
Pago Pgo, AMERICAN SAMOA — During the Senate Government Operations Committee hearing held yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, explosive information was revealed about the long rumored $10 million or more of government funds that was allegedly invested, with no specifics available.
Yesterday’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula’s sudden decision to dissolve the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) has triggered one of the strongest public rebukes yet from senior Senator Muagututi‘a Tauoa, who accused the Governor of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 20, 2026, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that a suspect assaulted his wife.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than a year,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean raised concerns regarding the legality of the Governor's decision to dismiss six members of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) Board of Directors while he is overseas, during yesterday’s Senate Government...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASNAP Director Panisia Neueli has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA FNA) has approved DHSS’ request to issue a one-time payment of end-of-year (EOY) benefits for 2026. With this USDA FNA approval, on September 1,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 2, 2026, a victim of an alleged sexual assault contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a male individual who had sexually assaulted her at the Bowling Alley parking lot in Tafuna.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 25, 2026, a mother in distress contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding her son who was allegedly causing a disturbance in their residence in Faleniu.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...