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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate yesterday reviewed and approved an administration bill with amendments made by the House of Representatives that would prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers.
The Senate version of the bill was unanimously approved by the House in final reading last...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association (HPPA) has raised over $100k in support of national parks and historic sites in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa.
The “90 For 90” fundraising campaign has smashed goals for National Park support — raising $106,125 — well over the $90,000...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaiian Airlines is preparing for the busy summer travel demand between Pago Pago and Honolulu by increasing flights to three weekly, from May 22 through Sept. 4, as local residents head to the U.S for vacation and holidays, while Samoans and others living in the U.S...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There has been a lot of attention brought lately regarding recent changes in management and infrastructure at the American Samoa Medical Center. Many have questioned why are all of these changes are happening, what is the goal and what is the ultimate vision for Lyndon B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — State of Security in the 2024 State of the Territory Comprehensive Report (TCR) in particular notes the shortage of personnel in the Department of Public Safety, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Office of the Public Defender. This is in large part due to better off...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Education in the Territory is essentially funded through federal grants, according to the 2024 State of the Territorial Comprehensive Report. The report lists the administration’s accomplishments in this area via programs and initiatives launched through the American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 3, 2024, at about 1:00pm, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation regarding an alleged disturbance occurring at their aunt’s residence in Ottoville involving her sister and sister’s fiancé. The defendants were identified as Tereise Sunia and Tanumaleu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Local families with children can expect a permanent boost in the USDA’s summer nutrition program for children to address food insecurity in American Samoa brought on by inflation.
Known as the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, families will receive $177 per eligible...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A special bulletin from the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security- TEMCO was issued on Monday to announce that the Department of Homeland Security will be conducting a diagnostic siren test for all radio-activated sirens on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at noon....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Today, January 30th, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 806 crash in Pago Pago in 1974. The Boeing 707 Clipper Radiant crashed on approach to Pago Pago International Airport, killing 87 passengers and ten crew members. It should be noted that all the...