America 250 Fautasi Races: The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority and Reid Family Group set the next Monday, June 29, fautasi schedule for the America 250 commemoration, with all 13 Flag Day regatta teams racing in two heats before a championship race on Tuesday, June 30 (weather may push races to July 1–2). Culture & Community Events: A concert for July 4 follows the races, featuring Stan Walker, Kennyon Brown, DJ Noiz and NATO Brothers at Samoa Motors Lot (gates 3pm, show 5pm), then a drone light show and fireworks. Congresswoman’s Stateside Cultural Spotlight: Uifa’atali Amata attended Flag Day celebrations in Adelanto, CA, praising Samoan heritage and community spirit, including an ava ceremony, siva, music, food, and speeches. Ocean Forum on Local Decisions: “Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: Stand with the Moana” brought residents together to learn about deep-sea mining, port plans, fisheries sustainability, and ocean conservation, with free talks, panels, and expert Q&A. Tuna Treaty Talks: American Samoa joined the U.S.-Pacific Island Parties Tuna Treaty Consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and American Samoa’s tuna industry depend on each other for jobs, cannery support, and port services. Health Grants: Amata highlighted two HHS grants for LBJ Tropical Medical Center—$33,200 for HIV services and $86,554 for EMS for Children. Youth Work Program: The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program opened this week, placing 500 youth (ages 16–24) into 41 worksites for paid training through July 31. Sports Development: ASNFF’s Talent ID Combine and Flag Football Camp runs June 24–25 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, led by the Women’s National Flag Football Team. Language Preservation Call: Samoan Language Commissioner Elisapeta Alaimaleata urged public support to reverse declining use of Samoan among youth and adults. HCBS Website Launch: Governor Pulaali’i launched www.hcbs.as.gov to help families and caregivers find home- and community-based care options, with a hotline planned next. Domestic Violence Court Updates: Police reported arrests tied to alleged domestic violence incidents, including threats and assaults, with suspects held without bail. Regional Fisheries Leadership: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council opened its June 9–11 meeting in American Samoa with a culturally hosted ‘ava ceremony, grounding discussions in Samoan values.