Local News
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 29, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received several calls from concerned neighbors regarding a peace disturbance near their apartment complex in Ottoville. A woman was apprehended when police officers discovered an intoxicated minor vomiting in her house...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In what has become a tradition at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC), early in each spring and fall semester the ASCC-based Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the nation-wide Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society holds its induction ceremony for new members. The PTK...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Once again, Tafuna High School conquered as they succeeded in placing first overall for the 37th Annual Secondary Speech Festival. They are celebrating another four-peat achievement in the 2023- 24 school year — the Warriors also achieved a 4-peat victory when they won...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Frustrated senators who are Bluesky customers wanted to know the reason for the glitch in communication they experienced the week before last, where calls made to ASTCA numbers failed to go through.
Instead, an “unknown” caller ID appeared on the screen.
The questions...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga this week led a delegation to a series of meetings with federal partners in Washington, D.C. where topics ranged from the importance of the local the fishing industry to infrastructure development and resiliency.
FISHING INDUSTRY
On Tuesday,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2024, a woman reported a man for sleeping at her house without her consent who then threatened her with a golf club for not feeding him.
Fa’atau Kome was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance — a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa 4-H Youth Council is having another "Trash Bin" Design Contest to help beautify American Samoa's coastal parks.
• Design a public trash bin (50-55 gallon)
• The contest is open to ages 13-21 ONLY.
• You can register as a group/team or individual....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2024, a woman contacted Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a man who allegedly broke their sliding glass door in the front of their home in Fagaalu.
Tino Tapua’ialupe was arrested and later charged with the following:
Count 1: Property Damage in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — You may have heard of spay, neuter or desexing clinics. Or you might have a surgery appointment for your cat or dog. Many people like to have an idea of what is going to happen, what to expect and what complications might occur
The steps leading to preparation of an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Governor Talauega E.V. Ale in a general memorandum has directed that the flags of the United States and American Samoa shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise today, Feb. 23, through sunset Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. This symbol of reverence serves as a testament to...