Local Health Funding: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata says American Samoa will receive two new HHS grants for LBJ Tropical Medical Center—$33,200 for HIV services and $86,554 for the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. Youth & Work: The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program has opened, placing 500 youth ages 16–24 into 41 worksites across government, nonprofits, and private businesses, with training and paid minimum-wage work through July 31. Sports & Talent: The American Samoa National Football Federation launches a two-day Talent ID Combine and Flag Football Camp today at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna, led by the Women’s National Flag Football Team. Culture & Recognition: Miss I‘oimata o Aiga, Tilomai Tauiliili, was crowned Miss American Samoa, with the pageant highlighting sarongs and puletasi and a revived puletasi category. Community Care: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula launched an HCBS website (hcbs.as.gov) to help residents find home-and-community care services, updates, and a future hotline. Language Preservation: The Samoan Language Commissioner calls for public support to keep the Samoan language strong as use declines among children and adults. Regional Fisheries: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council met in American Samoa with an opening ‘ava ceremony, underscoring culturally grounded stewardship of Pacific fisheries. Public Safety: Police reported domestic violence charges after a woman sought help at Fagatogo Police Station, and a separate school incident led to arrests over alleged threats and assault. Disaster Response: A Fagaima fire left 17 people homeless, with DSAR and village leaders coordinating temporary housing options.