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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) held its 84th Commencement Exercises last Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium, bringing together graduates, families, educators, government leaders, and the community to honor the achievements of seventy-five...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Saturday morning at 10:30 AM, residents living on the eastern side of the island faced a significant power outage that lasted several hours.
This disruption was caused by severe weather, which created an underground fault on Feeder 1 of the power distribution system...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting nearly $1.3 million in new federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the American Samoa Department of Health for COVID-19 response efforts carried out during the pandemic. Thank you to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 21, 2026, a suspect later identified as Silia Wilson was arrested after allegedly causing a public disturbance in Nu’uuli involving throwing rocks at passing vehicles while heavily intoxicated.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2026, police launched an investigation into an alleged unlawful entry incident involving a teenage girl after defendant Raymond Puni was accused of entering a family home and approaching the girl while she slept.
The defendant was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders throughout the United States.
May was selected by Congress to recognize the arrival of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This week, the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) announced an impending increase in the fuel surcharge, which is expected to substantially impact electricity bills for residents and businesses starting in May.
For residential customers, the electricity rate will rise...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) is preparing to take over operations of the 911 call center, currently managed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This significant transition was formally announced by Chief Executive Officer Folasaaitu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2026, local authorities received a report of an alleged child abuse case involving a 13-year-old who was physically assaulted by her father.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Abuse of a Child (DV), a Class D felony, punishable by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above...