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Visitor Spending Increased in September 2025 Despite Declining Visitor Arrivals

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · October 30, 2025

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: October 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 690,858 total visitors to the Hawaiian...

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14-year-old Combines Origami and Physics to Engineer Foldable Structures for Disaster Relief Shelters; Wins $25,000 Top Award at Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · October 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thermo Fisher Scientific and Society for Science today announced the winners of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s leading middle school science,...

Attorney General Bonta Warns AI Companies: If You Harm Children, You Will Be Held Accountable in California

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · August 25, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 44 attorneys general, sent a letter to 12 of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, after reports of sexually inappropriate interactions between AI chatbots and children....

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Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · August 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota...

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Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C. · June 12, 2025

Date: June 12, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Delivering on President Donald J. Trump’s bold agenda to restore American energy and mineral independence, the Department of the Interior today announced the publication of a...

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Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C. · May 21, 2025

Date: May 20, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Advancing President Donald J. Trump's strategic focus on domestic critical mineral development, the Department of the Interior today announced it is initiating the process to...

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Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green Travels To American Samoa

Governor of State of Hawaii · April 14, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TRAVELS TO AMERICAN SAMOA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to American Samoa to join the community...

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Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green Travels To American Samoa

Governor of State of Hawaii · April 14, 2025

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State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition

Rhode Island Government · October 17, 2025

RHODE ISLAND, October 17 - Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national...

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State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition

Rhode Island Government · October 17, 2025

Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program. In...

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American Samoa Boosts Pacific Tourism Links at SPTO Meetings in Vavaʻu

Pacific Tourism Organisation · October 29, 2025

Vavaʻu, Kingdom of Tonga – From 18–25 October 2025, American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...

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American Samoa strengthens Pacific tourism ties

Samoa News · October 29, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, from October 18- 25, 2025, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...

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American Samoa EPA relaunches website for public access

Samoa News · October 29, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) is pleased to announce the official relaunch of its website that has been developed to enhance public accessibility to critical environmental data, updates,...

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Rowing Momentum builds in American Samoa

Samoa News · October 28, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rowing in American Samoa is entering an exciting new chapter, following a recent development visit from September 25 to October 2, 2025. The visit marked a key milestone in expanding youth participation, strengthening...

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American Samoan student finds belonging far from home

Samoa News · October 22, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For Chadron State College sophomore Kimo Tuivaiti, leaving the tropical shores of American Samoa for the Nebraska plains was both an act of courage and faith. “I was nervous when I first arrived in Chadron,” Tuivaiti...

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OP-ED: The Shriners in American Samoa – A Legacy of Compassion and Care

Talanei · October 24, 2025

By Taotasi Archie Soliai For over half a century, the Shriners have been a beacon of hope in American Samoa, embodying a mission of selflessness and service to children in need. Since establishing their presence more than 50 years ago, the...

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American Samoan student finds belonging far from home at Chadron State

News Channel Nebraska - Northeast ·

“I was nervous when I first arrived in Chadron,” Tuivaiti said. “I feared being alone and not finding anyone to relate to. But I soon realized those fears were only in my head. As time went on, I found friends and peers who were also navigating...

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Two American Samoans are part of the APIA Scholars program photo & caption

Samoa News · October 22, 2025

Congratulations to American Samoans Roxy Fepulea’i Sualevai and Arianna Tudor, who are part of the APIA Scholars program. “I’m so proud of these young women and all they’re accomplishing through their studies and leadership. It’s inspiring to see...

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American Samoa mourns the loss of one of its finest statesmen

Samoa News · October 15, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — High Talking Chief, Fofō Iosefo Fiti Sunia, passed away yesterday, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was 88. He was the first Delegate from American Samoa to the...

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American Samoa looks at food safety gaps

Samoa News · October 14, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As reported earlier, on June 16, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula called an emergency meeting to address concerns regarding food and agricultural practices. This discussion was crucial in understanding the importance of food...

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Visitor Spending Increased in September 2025 Despite Declining Visitor Arrivals

14-year-old Combines Origami and Physics to Engineer Foldable Structures for Disaster Relief Shelters; Wins $25,000 Top Award at Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Attorney General Bonta Warns AI Companies: If You Harm Children, You Will Be Held Accountable in California

Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa

Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green Travels To American Samoa

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green Travels To American Samoa

State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition

State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition

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American Samoa Boosts Pacific Tourism Links at SPTO Meetings in Vavaʻu

American Samoa strengthens Pacific tourism ties

American Samoa EPA relaunches website for public access

Rowing Momentum builds in American Samoa

American Samoan student finds belonging far from home

OP-ED: The Shriners in American Samoa – A Legacy of Compassion and Care

American Samoan student finds belonging far from home at Chadron State

Two American Samoans are part of the APIA Scholars program photo & caption

American Samoa mourns the loss of one of its finest statesmen

American Samoa looks at food safety gaps

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