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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 18, 2024, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her husband who allegedly assaulted her by slapping her 4 times and then took off with their two children, two and four years old respectively.
The officers were able to chase down the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 16, 2024, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an unknown male caught on camera who stole from his property.
The officers weren’t able to locate the suspect however an arrest warrant was requested and the suspect was charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa has been awarded a total of $422,162 through the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for fiscal year 2024.
These funds will support two biosecurity projects aimed at enhancing the territory’s environmental resilience and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The National Park Service has given notice of federal grant funding totaling $4.8 million ($4,782,160.96) from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for four projects in American Samoa. Three of the grants are for specific projects that are or will be located on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the last day of FY 2024 approaching next Monday September 30th, the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee yesterday held a hearing on a resolution introduced this week requesting the Governor to direct the Treasurer to pay all outstanding tax refunds and pay...
Honolulu, HAWAII — At the opening of the 200th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Monday, September 23, 2025, themes of cultural recognition, indigenous legacies and ocean security of its Pacific members were highlighted by acknowledging their indigenous roots and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 18, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of 2 male individuals — one charged with drinking and driving (DUI), the other with drinking in a prohibited place (vehicle while moving).
The suspects’ vehicle also hit the police unit and both men were arrested...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is receiving funding for substance abuse, sexual and domestic violence prevention and also a small Dept. of Justice grant for much needed staff retention in the prosecutor and public defender offices.
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This $500,000 award is from the local...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata spoke on the House floor on Monday, emphasizing the importance of U.S. efforts to protect religious freedoms worldwide, while serving as Floor Manager for House passage of the reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom (USCIRF) S....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC) held a hearing yesterday morning to discuss the contract status between the American Samoa Government (ASG) and Data House Inc., the company responsible for building and maintaining the Talofa Pass system. The hearing also...