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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 20, 2026, Fagatogo Central Police Station (CPS) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an active burglary at one of the businesses located in the Tafuna Industrial Park. The report allegedly originated from the business owner who stated that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 21, 2026, a grandfather called the Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) and reported that his granddaughter was allegedly causing a disturbance at his home in Fatu ma Futi.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Underage Consumption of Alcohol...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Senate passage of a government funding extension bill to keep the federal government open when the fiscal year ends at midnight after September 30.
The Senate’s version, passed 90-6, would fund the government across the board at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Natalie Tuālemoso Ah Soon, a proud native of Faleasao, Manu‘a, carries the strength of her roots into a life of service and leadership in public health.
As Director of Community Engagement & Government Relations for RAMS, Inc. in San Francisco, Natalie works at the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The administration’s proposal to impose a 12‑month moratorium on the special provision of American Samoa’s Immigration Law has moved one step closer to enactment, following decisive action in the Senate late last week. Senators approved the bill in final reading on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lack of clearly marked crosswalks continues to be a safety issue in the territory, especially for Lupelele Elementary, which has made House Representative (faipule) Fagaima Larry Sanitoa follow up on his request made in 2015 for a raised crosswalk or other safety and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 13, 2026, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a burglary at O&O Inc. in Nuuuli.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene and remains at large but was later charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 14, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man allegedly assaulted her cousin in front of a store in Nu’uuli, injuring the victim.
The suspect fled the scene but was later charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns raised by House Representatives (faipule) about restaurants and businesses reopening after repeated health‑safety violations backfired on the Fono when a senior Department of Health (DOH) official revealed that most of these re-openings were ordered by senators...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate’s confirmation vote for five nominees to the Immigration Board has been put on hold by Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean, who is seeking clarification from the Pula‑Pulu administration on whether members of the Fono should continue serving on the Board....