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The fearless women of adventure
The Auburn Villager - Alabama
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I like to think I’m adventurous. I picture myself in camouflage, boots, and a pith helmet stalking through the tall West African grasses. The truth is, I can’t imagine that I would ever have the gumption, much less the courage, to pack my bags and...
Fostering culture & belonging: Reflections from Teacher of the Year finalists
Samoa News
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February 27, 2025
New York City, NEW YORK — From America Samoa, Colorado, DC, to Pennsylvania, four teachers open doors for students to address taboo topics, feel pride in hometowns. And like most teachers, the nation’s top four educators wear many hats. They are...
Teacher of the Year america samoa Fostering Culture & Belonging: Reflections from Teacher of the Year Finalists From America Samoa, Colorado, DC, to Pennsylvania, four teachers open doors for students to address taboo topics, feel pride in hometowns.…
The 74
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Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Like most teachers, the nation’s top four educators wear many hats. They are journalism advisors, volleyball coaches, mentors, authors, learners, environmental...
High school student allegedly bullied at school after video goes viral
Samoa News
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July 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 26, 2025, a minor accompanied by his grandmother walked into the Tafuna Police Substation and reported that he was allegedly assaulted multiple times by the school’s head coach, and that he feared for his life...
CDC research finds troubling statistics about dengue in American Samoa
Hawaii Public Radio
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September 24, 2024
Dengue infections have hit record-high numbers around the world this year, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue an advisory to U.S. travelers. Hawaiʻi hasn’t had a local dengue outbreak since 2016 when health officials...
New conservation grant for American Samoa
Samoa News
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September 10, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Coral Reefs face constant threats from natural disasters and environmental stressors, according to Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) as the agency announced $2...
For his first bill in Congress, Rep. Evans aims to reverse Colorado’s immigration laws
Colorado Public Radio
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Shriners continue mission to American Samoa
Talanei
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September 12, 2024
A team of orthopedic doctors and other medical specialists from Shiners Children’s Hospital, Honolulu are in American Samoa for follow up visits for patients with bone problems. Wednesday night, four of the group attended a dinner hosted by Rotary...
A call to unity: Strengthening resilience in American Samoa
Pacific Community (SPC)
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The 3rd Annual Amerika Samoa Disaster Resilience Summit, held last week in Pago Pago, brought together community leaders, government officials, and international partners to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. "As an island...
Women’s soccer treated poorly
The National
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THE Papua New Guinea Football Association is launching the 2024 Women’s Conference Soccer League today, just three weeks shy of the year ending, with the competition likely to start this weekend if not next week. An entire year has passed since...
Nauru is the latest Pacific nation to report dengue deaths
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
Photo: lamyai/123RF Nauru's Health Department has confirmed two deaths related to dengue fever: a 15-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl. The Department said over the past two months, RON Hospital and Public Health have conducted 665 tests on...
Ponchatoula teacher sets sail for American Samoa
The Daily Star - Louisiana
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September 4, 2024
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Dennis “DJ” Pevey from Ponchatoula High School sets sail this week as a Lead Science Communication Fellow in a deep ocean exploration expedition. Pevey joins Ocean Exploration Trust’s (OET) NA165 expedition to explore...
Sevens tournaments aim for selection of National Talavalu Team
Samoa News
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July 22, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Rugby Union (ASRU) kicked off the first of two scheduled sevens rugby tournaments this past Saturday, with the strategic aim of selecting a squad of potential players, from which a final selection of...
UMFK students named to spring 2025 dean’s list
The County - Maine
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August 4, 2025
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have earned a place on the UMFK dean’s and academic...
Maefau fully confirmed as Dept. of Education director
Samoa News
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February 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After receiving confirmation from the House of Representatives on Monday, this week, Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufete'e secured full confirmation from the Senate yesterday as the governor's nominee for Director of...
Update: Am Samoa education official pleads guilty to bribery conspiracy
Samoa News
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February 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The former director of the school bus division of the of American Samoa Department of Education has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of...
Woman allegedly hit by her boyfriend in front of her children
Samoa News
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February 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 19, 2024, a female individual reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that her sister was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend in front of her kids. The defendant was arrested and charged with: Count...
The Sunday Poems, by Nafanua Purcell Kersel
Newsroom
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July 26, 2025
At 6:48am on September 29, 2009, an 8.1 magnitude undersea earthquake struck between the Samoan islands of Upolu and Tutuila (American Sāmoa). Less than 20 minutes later a tsunami hit Sāmoa, American Sāmoa and Northern Tonga. The devastation was...
A primer for journalists covering immigrant workers in the US
The Journalist's Resource
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February 10, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Close window X by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource February 10, 2025 A primer for journalists covering immigrant workers in the US by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource February 10, 2025...
House confirms Maefau as Director of Education
Samoa News
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February 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House confirmed Maefau Dr. Mary Taufeteʻe in a vote of 16- 1 as Director of Education on Monday, February 2, 2025. In her opening remarks, Maefau expressed her gratitude to the Governor for her nomination and shared...