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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police arrested a man following an allegedly violent disturbance that occurred on the afternoon of November 29, 2025, at a residence in Malaeimi, according to the court affidavit filed in the District Court, December 12, 2025.
The suspect was later charged with:
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula delivered the State of the Territory Address on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, when the 39th Legislature of American Samoa convened its Third Regular Session at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium. Following the Governor’s address, Senate President...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean raised serious concerns about the legality of recent officer promotions in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) during Tuesday morning's session.
During the Police Academy graduation ceremony, these promotions were announced...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tributes continue to flow for two men shot in a church parking lot in the US state of Utah.
Sione Vatuvei, 38, and Vaea Tulikihihifo Jr, 46, were gunned down outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday last week (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2025, an alleged late-night disturbance in the village of Puapua led to the arrest of a woman early Tuesday morning, following reports of aggressive and disruptive behavior that alarmed nearby residents.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2025, authorities investigated a reported residential burglary in the village of Vaitogi after a homeowner discovered that her house had been robbed and several items stolen during the early morning hours.
The suspect was later charged with:
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police responded to a disturbance call from the village of Faga‘ima on the evening of December 6, 2025, after a resident reported ongoing shouting and profanity in a residential area.
According to the affidavit filed in District Court on Dec. 8th, a report to police was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police responded to a disturbance call at a rental residence in Fagatogo on the early evening of December 7, 2025, following reports of a family argument that escalated into an alleged assault and verbal threats.
Bernard Muliau was charged with the following:
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Washington, D.C. — (January 9, 2026) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is reminding U.S. nationals from American Samoa that under current U.S. and state laws they absolutely cannot vote in elections outside of American Samoa unless they personally become U.S. citizens before voting.
“It’s incredibly...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the federal government considers opening U.S. territorial waters to deep sea mining, Pacific Island communities and territorial governments are going on record to oppose the imposition of these activities, warning of irreversible harm to ocean ecosystems, cultural...