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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 12, 2025, Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) received a call from Customs at the Post Office in Fagatogo regarding a package that allegedly contained Marijuana.
Rachael Peters was later charged with Count 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance, a crime...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hundreds of kids showed up to take part in Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata's yearly Treat, an 11-year tradition at the end of every October. She was on hand to greet the lively crowd of Halloween tricksters last Friday at Fagatogo Square, sharing smiles, treats, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Football Federation (ASFF) is assembling a revitalized national women’s team ahead of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s World Cup Qualifier, scheduled to kick off on November 28, 2025 in the Cook Islands.
According to ASFF Director of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A courier for the American Samoa Power Authority, Chris Seui, has been charged after picking up a package from his personal mail at the post office that contained baggies of methamphetamine.
Seui is facing three criminal charges: possession of an uncontrolled substance (...
A festive crowd of Halloween tricksters lined up outside the Jean P. Haydon Museum in downtown Fagatogo last Friday evening, filling the square with laughter, costumes, and community spirit. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Some devilish behavior can be expected this time of year, HOWEVER animals are often the targets of these ‘pranks’. But a treat for some can be a cruel trick for a dog or cat. Here are some tips to help keep your animals safe on this haunting holiday:
Most importantly, keep cats inside...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 30, 2025, an individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance inside a store.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2025, a distressed victim of a domestic dispute called the Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) and requested assistance with her common law partner.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a historic milestone for island healthcare, the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) has introduced the territory’s first-ever portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. Developed by Hyperfine, Inc., the Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System allows non...
DOE's Career and Technical Education Division held a Career Day for elementary students from the West Side. The goal was to help young learners understand the importance of choosing a career path early on. Students participated in workshops led by local professionals from various fields. Each...