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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 25, 2026, a concerned citizen contacted the Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) and reported a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance in the village of Pago Pago.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 26, 2026, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a woman alleging that her husband threatened to beat her up.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Empowering Pacific Island Communities, Inc. (EPIC) is pleased to announce that its AmeriCorps VISTA application for federal assistance has been approved, authorizing three AmeriCorps VISTA members to strengthen organizational and community capacity and expand economic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The FY2026 3rd quarter year-to-date preliminary results report to Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula shows that the American Samoa Government’s expenditures continued to outpace its revenues, with the Treasury commenting in its report that “spending trajectory may outpace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unpaid contribution payments owed to the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF) by the government has been the focus of the Fono and the public, especially those who are members of the Fund, for awhile now. The figure of $28 million had been the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In July 2026, an Ofu man was arrested and brought to Tutuila for further investigation after he allegedly committed assault in the Third Degree that involved a firearm following an altercation involving his son.
The suspect was charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful Use of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested and booked after allegedly stealing $2,000 from a safe at a business in Pavaiai. The defendant, Dang Hu'u Lanh, is accused of taking money from a safe at Michael's Spa, where funds belonging to the business and his ex-wife’s restaurant were reportedly...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representatives has once more declined to confirm Brett Butler to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA), marking the second unsuccessful vote on his appointment in just over a year.
In July of last year, Butler’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) will soon face legislative scrutiny over its spending during the Territory’s 250th July 4th celebrations, following concerns raised by members of the public and lawmakers.
The Senate Government Operations Committee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 16, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a man reporting that his neighbor, Luisa Ah Young and her son, Tauivi Gaisoa were allegedly causing a disturbance on his land in Mapusaga.
Both suspects were charged with Count 1: Private Peace...