Local News
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representatives has once more declined to confirm Brett Butler to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA), marking the second unsuccessful vote on his appointment in just over a year.
In July of last year, Butler’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) will soon face legislative scrutiny over its spending during the Territory’s 250th July 4th celebrations, following concerns raised by members of the public and lawmakers.
The Senate Government Operations Committee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 16, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a man reporting that his neighbor, Luisa Ah Young and her son, Tauivi Gaisoa were allegedly causing a disturbance on his land in Mapusaga.
Both suspects were charged with Count 1: Private Peace...
Tafuna AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) hosted an intensive six-hour training last Friday led by Dr. Julie Song, Senior Permit Specialist from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9. The session brought together key regulatory and industry...
ATTENTION ALL FALL 2026 STUDENTSDepartment of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) and Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) officially accepting applications for the Marine & Fisheries Science Scholarship.
Here are the updated details for the Fall 2026 semester:
6,000 of financial assistance will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators were informed last Friday that the so‑called “speed bumps,” that are drawing widespread complaints from motorists and lawmakers, are not speed bumps at all, but raised crosswalks — a federally funded safety feature installed as part of the Islandwide Safety...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two inmates at the Tafuna Correctional Facility (TCF) are facing charges of escaping from confinement after allegedly escaping from the facility during a power outage and later returning through the front gate on their own, according to a police report.
The inmates were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 20, 2026, Fagatogo Central Police Station (CPS) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an active burglary at one of the businesses located in the Tafuna Industrial Park. The report allegedly originated from the business owner who stated that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 21, 2026, a grandfather called the Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) and reported that his granddaughter was allegedly causing a disturbance at his home in Fatu ma Futi.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Underage Consumption of Alcohol...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Senate passage of a government funding extension bill to keep the federal government open when the fiscal year ends at midnight after September 30.
The Senate’s version, passed 90-6, would fund the government across the board at...