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Whittier, ALASKA — Alaska Public Media is reporting that the state of Alaska has charged 10 U.S. nationals in the small community of Whittier with voter misconduct and perjury.
The charges say the defendants were born in American Samoa, which makes them nationals but not citizens. Alaska law allows...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) has approved American Samoa's 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Plan of Operations and Management (POM), to provide families with a one-time issuance of $177 in S-EBT benefits...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), is delighted to be part of the introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of 24 Members of Congress...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 29, 2025, a police officer requested backup to locate a suspect who allegedly assaulted a minor and caused a disturbance in public.
The suspect fled from the authorities but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 29, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report his mother’s boyfriend for allegedly trying to break down their home door and force his way into their residence.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERIAN SAMOA — A new initiative, Project Pipeline, was officially launched on April 2nd, 2025, at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium with remarks from key leaders and partners, marking a significant step toward expanding opportunities in legal education for residents of American Samoa.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 25, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault at a bar located in Tafuna.
Three suspects were questioned regarding the assault, whereupon one was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2025, a distressed father called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that his son was allegedly causing a disturbance and had tried to throw a rock at him when he scolded him.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Small business owners are expressing gratitude to the ASG Department of Parks and Recreation for reviving First Friday International Street Food Day, a monthly event that gives local vendors a platform to showcase their culinary creations and promote their businesses....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated Daniel Lee last week after he was accepted for admittance to the United States Military Academy (Army) at West Point.
“I’m so pleased to announce Daniel has been accepted at West Point,” said Congresswoman Amata. “He now has a fully...