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Faith & Heritage: Public tours have begun at the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Samoa. The Pago Pago temple is open through Nov. 21, except Sundays, ahead of its Dec. 13 dedication. Sports & Community: American Samoa’s women’s basketball team won the 2026 Polynesian Cup, beating Samoa 79–65, and qualified for the 2027 Pacific Games. Remembering a Community Voice: Leilua Mase Akapo, the territory’s first meteorologist, has died at 79. For decades, his storm updates brought calm and guidance to residents during cyclones and other disasters. Cultural Events: Proposed cuts have nearly halved the FY2027 Special Programs budget, putting funding for Flag Day, fautasi races, Christmas programs and other ceremonies in question.

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Jul. 1, 2026

American Samoa to host final America 250 show with drones and fireworks

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American Samoa’s first temple begins open-house phase

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Owned By	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints through Deseret Management Corporation through Bonneville International
Year Founded	1931
Website	https://www.thechurchnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 29, 2026

American Samoa crowned 2026 FIBA Women's Polynesian Cup champs photo & caption

Samoa News |

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Samoa News

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Owned By	Annesley Family through Osini Faleatasi
Year Founded	1986
Website	samoanews.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pago Pago
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 29, 2026

Final Farewell to American Samoa Meteorologist Leilua Mase Akapo

Samoa News |

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Samoa News

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Owned By	Annesley Family through Osini Faleatasi
Year Founded	1986
Website	samoanews.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pago Pago
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 28, 2026

Hawaiian Airlines reveals path toward a sustainable third weekly Pago Pago Flight

Samoa News |

Owner: Annesley Family info about owner

Samoa News

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Owned By	Annesley Family through Osini Faleatasi
Year Founded	1986
Website	samoanews.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pago Pago
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 25, 2026

American Samoa claim historic first FIBA Women's Polynesian Cup title

FIBA Basketball |

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FIBA (International Basketball Federation)

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Owned By	FIBA (Non-profit)
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.fiba.basketball/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Switzerland, Mies
Owner Country	Switzerland

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Oct. 24, 2026

American Samoa end Samoa’s unbeaten run in Polynesian Cup

Samoa Observer |

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Samoa Observer

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Owned By	Samoa Observer Ltd (Malifa Family Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.samoaobserver.ws/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Samoa, Apia
Owner Country	Samoa

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Oct. 24, 2026

History awaits American Samoa and Samoa in Polynesian Cup Final showdown

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Owned By	FIBA (Non-profit)
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.fiba.basketball/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Switzerland, Mies
Owner Country	Switzerland

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Oct. 28, 2026

Pope Leo XIV: “Culture is rooted in the Incarnation” - VIDEO

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Owned By	Rome Reports Srl (Antonio Olivié, CEO)
Year Founded	2003
Website	https://www.romereports.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Italy, Rome
Owner Country	Italy

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